Nickname Controversy
DeAngelo Williams tends to rely on his speed and agility more than his power, while his teammate Jonathan Stewart will use his power. This led to DeAngelo Williams nicknaming their rushing tandem 'Smash and Dash', which gained national attention after their 301 yard performance against Tampa Bay. Controversy ensued as Tennessee Titans' running backs LenDale White and Chris Johnson claimed they stole their nickname, and that they had invented it first. LenDale White called Williams and Stewart 'Identity' and 'Theft', and noted they had made T-Shirts with 'Smash and Dash' on it. To determine a new nickname, DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart created a website, and allowed fans to suggest names. They eventually decided on 'Double Trouble', and have retained that nickname, despite Chris Johnson later renouncing the nickname.
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