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Tolbert was happy playing football in San Diego, when free agency arrived and the Panthers came calling he couldn't resist an opportunity to return home to the Carolinas. It was no cheap decision -- it meant leaving $1 million on the table. 'I just wanted to raise my daughter in the South,' Tolbert said when asked why he decided to sign with Carolina. 'I just think this is a better place to raise a family.'
Reported by the Associated Press
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Despite the presence of 1,000-yard running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, the Panthers are expecting Tolbert to see quite a bit of action on offense and special teams. HC Ron Rivera said he views Tolbert primarily as a FB, but that his versatility means he'll be able to line up at a variety of positions including as a short-yardage running back, split out wide as a receiver as well as blocking back for Williams, Stewart and QB Cam Newton. 'In this type of offense there are so many different ways to use him,' Rivera said. 'He does so many things well it's hard to pick' what he's best at. The Chargers knew that, which is why they offered Tolbert $9.4 million over the next four seasons to re-sign this offseason. He settled on a four-year deal worth $8.4 million to play for the Panthers instead.
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