Ben Jacobs joining Panthers' coaching staff

[SmokinwithWilly]

3 hours ago, Soul Rebel said:

It's not like we named him DC or anything.

Give it time... give it time.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Good for him, terrible for us. 

[Mage]

2 hours ago, Proudiddy said:

Everyone has a prime, even ST'ers...  DUDE.

Why would an already limited athlete who wasn’t a good linebacker be in his prime at 30 years old??

[TheSpecialJuan]

[TheSpecialJuan]

[Proudiddy]

1 hour ago, Mage said:

Why would an already limited athlete who wasn’t a good linebacker be in his prime at 30 years old??

The keyword is "his" athletic prime, which generally for everyone is around 30 years old...  males begin to lose natural testosterone around 31 or so.  His prime isn't Julius Peppers' prime, hell, probably isn't even Lester Towns' prime, but it IS his prime.  

Point being, if you're an athlete (limited or not), and not yet "over the hill," why would you not do everything in your power to keep playing?  Unless you knew someone was doing you a favor by letting you play to begin with...  JMO...

[Smithers]

Blackburn did a great job with the unit last season.  Jacobs just might be a solid addition. 

[Moo Daeng]

 

 

6 hours ago, GRWatcher said:

Boy, everyone is surly today. Why knock the hiring of a former 7 year, 30 year old player who is highly respected with his ST play as a ST coach? We don't know why he retired. Maybe he feels 7 years of football is enough and wants stable employment with less violence doing something he will enjoy.

Its  competition to see which clown do it first.

[Moo Daeng]

7 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

So two of Rivera's former players are now coaching our special teams.

I think Blackburn has actually done pretty well as a special teams coach so far. Waiting to see how Jacobs does.

Some teams have at least one special teams coach with expertise in the kicking department. Don't know that either of these guys fits that bill. Heck, we may not have had anybody like that since Bruce DeHaven.

OMG!!! What 2? 3 seasons????

[Tepper's Chest Hair]

3 hours ago, Proudiddy said:

The keyword is "his" athletic prime, which generally for everyone is around 30 years old...  males begin to lose natural testosterone around 31 or so.  His prime isn't Julius Peppers' prime, hell, probably isn't even Lester Towns' prime, but it IS his prime.  

Point being, if you're an athlete (limited or not), and not yet "over the hill," why would you not do everything in your power to keep playing?  Unless you knew someone was doing you a favor by letting you play to begin with...  JMO...

Maybe he realized he'd be nothing but a special teamer.  At best.  And have to deal with the stress of always being on the cutting block.  Whereas now he has a bit more job security and can plan more effectively for a life after football that was obviously coming sooner rather than later..regardless of being in his "athletic prime"?

Additionally, there are 24+ hours from being released to being hired.  I could be wrong, but what I imagine is they released him with the offer.  He probably went home, thought about it.  Talked it over with family (if applicable).  Wondered if uprooting his life to move to another city with any family (if applicable) was worth it to continue to be a special teams player that will always be on the bubble of being cut or not....or just retire and already have a good "after football" job immediately while not having to worry up uprooting his life.

[Moo Daeng]

3 hours ago, Proudiddy said:

The keyword is "his" athletic prime, which generally for everyone is around 30 years old...  males begin to lose natural testosterone around 31 or so.  His prime isn't Julius Peppers' prime, hell, probably isn't even Lester Towns' prime, but it IS his prime.  

Point being, if you're an athlete (limited or not), and not yet "over the hill," why would you not do everything in your power to keep playing?  Unless you knew someone was doing you a favor by letting you play to begin with...  JMO...

There are endless sources not only referencing general athletic prime being well below 30 and specifically NFL players and specifically defense and even linebacker. You arent going to convince anyone that 30 is prime athletic anything just to put your negative spin on this.

 

He could play another year or two or start on his future career. The reason is pretty obvious.

[Mage]

5 hours ago, Proudiddy said:

The keyword is "his" athletic prime, which generally for everyone is around 30 years old...  males begin to lose natural testosterone around 31 or so.  His prime isn't Julius Peppers' prime, hell, probably isn't even Lester Towns' prime, but it IS his prime.  

So you think Jonathan Stewart was at his prime at 30 years old? 

There are so many reasons why a player would choose retirement.  Jacobs “in his prime” still isn’t a good player, so I’m unsure as to why you think that’s relevant.  

[Eazy-E]

Now I’m just waiting for Ron to hire Coach Silatolu

[Proudiddy]

2 hours ago, Mage said:

So you think Jonathan Stewart was at his prime at 30 years old? 

There are so many reasons why a player would choose retirement.  Jacobs “in his prime” still isn’t a good player, so I’m unsure as to why you think that’s relevant.  

Lol, I've explained what was relevant, you just refuse to acknowledge it.  I have no idea what counterargument you are even trying to make here...  so, enjoy Coach Jacobs.