Tolbert to play FB in 2012 (1 Viewer)

[az_prof]

It sounds like the Panther's view Tolbert as a FB and as a ST guy. He also is "insurance" in case they can't re-sign Stewart in 2013.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/03/31/3141656/carolina-panthers-free-agency.html

"But Rivera and Chudzinski, who were in San Diego with Tolbert, knew about his versatility as a runner, blocker, receiver and special teams player. Plus, Tolbert serves as insurance if the Panthers aren’t able to re-sign Stewart next year.

“If you look at what happened last year with our offense, we didn’t have a pure, true fullback in terms of a guy that has the ability to not just block, but go out into the routes, run the flat route and catch the ball, run the pivot route and catch the ball, pass protect on a consistent basis,” Rivera said.

“Everybody keeps saying he’s a tailback. But he’s a fullback to us. Because again, we saw how we had used him in San Diego. We just thought this is a guy we’d love to have. ... If you can put an athletic, play-making fullback there, I think it helps you.”

Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/03/31/3141656/carolina-panthers-free-agency.html#storylink=cpy

 

[Koya]

Sounds logical. Now hey just need an h-back and they'll be close to settled in the backfield.

 

[Shutout]

Maybe they want to run that Spider 3 Y Banana play for him. Fullback's always open...

Heard tolbert in an interview after signing and he said himslef that there were many factors that led him to Carolina (personal, family, etc). So, it would not surprise me if this is a guy that DID come to Carolina even though he may have known the playing time would not be the same. He comes across as a genuine guy in the interviews.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Maybe they want to run that Spider 3 Y Banana play for him. Fullback's always open...Heard tolbert in an interview after signing and he said himslef that there were many factors that led him to Carolina (personal, family, etc). So, it would not surprise me if this is a guy that DID come to Carolina even though he may have known the playing time would not be the same. He comes across as a genuine guy in the interviews.

Close ties to Rivera, won't be going to the HoF, likes what they are building in Carolina, this is fantastic and what happens when you have solid ownership and a good GM. People see what is happening there and want to be a part of it, good news for Panthers fans IMHO. Sincerely,Phinsfan