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Stewart could be the Panthers' primary kickoff returner next season as well as their featured running back. HC John Fox noted that Stewart was one of the nation's top kick returners during his college career at Oregon. "He's the guy who'll start off with those duties when we get to (training) camp," Fox said.
Reported by the Charlotte Observer
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It's an area of serious concern for Panthers fans because the team ranked last and next-to-last in the NFL over the past two seasons, respectively, with the two worst yards-per-return averages in team history (19.4 in 2006 and 19.1 in '07). The Panthers haven't had a kickoff return for a touchdown since 2003. Stewart returned 58 kickoffs at Oregon for a 28.7-yard average, with two touchdowns. He ranked third in the Pac-10 as a junior. Stewart also rushed for 1,722 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. "Based on past history, he can do it," Fox said. ... The Panthers expect him to compete with DeAngelo Williams for the starting running back position.
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