Panthers receivers coach will have a hands-on style

[Rod Butsecks]

(By Charles Chandler, [email protected]) Steve Smith and the Carolina Panthers' other receivers should prepare for their new position coach to join them on the practice field at times next season, running routes to demonstrate how he wants things done.p/I like to teach by example, said Tyke Tolbert, who coached the Buffalo Bills' receivers the previous six seasons. Obviously, (it'll be at) a little bit slower pace than those guys.

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[Mr. Scot]

Steve Smith and the Carolina Panthers' other receivers should prepare for their new position coach to join them on the practice field at times next season, running routes to demonstrate how he wants things done.

"I like to teach by example," said Tyke Tolbert, who coached the Buffalo Bills' receivers the previous six seasons. "Obviously, (it'll be at) a little bit slower pace than those guys."

But not too much slower.

Tolbert, 42, was a receiver at Louisiana State and knows not only how to coach the position, but also how to play it.

Well, that's a slight change from Richard Williamson

Tolbert's hands-on style sounds at least somewhat similar to that of Carolina defensive line coach Brian Baker, whose emotional, motivational style was well-received by his players last season.

"I like to bring a lot of energy," said Tolbert. "I think the players' energy reflects the coaches' energy. I'm always full of energy."

Baker was a quote machine in last year's OTAs. Be fun to see another guy like that.

[pantherclaw]

Certainly like what there is to hear about the guy ~ will be good to see how the guys respond to him. Not just Smith, but Jarrett and Moore.

[The Question]

Can't wait to see what he can do with Jarrett and Moore

[Brooklyn Bully]

I wish Fox would just name Matt the starter so Tyke has more time to work with Matt and get to know him and plan routes for the WRs through Matt...not through Matt AND Jake.

[panthers55]

Meeks seems to be assembling a defensive staff of high energy hands-on coaches who know the game and can teach as well. Should make for an interesting training camp this year.

[rayzor]

Meeks seems to be assembling a defensive staff of high energy hands-on coaches who know the game and can teach as well. Should make for an interesting training camp this year.

:confused:

[AussiePanth3r]

Maybe he can mold Jarrett into the player he was in college (Could be dreaming). Soon see though, hope he does well for the Panthers sake and for Smith's. But as of now, we can win just with our running game alone.

[HSCBandit07]

:confused:

Duh, everyone knows the best defense is a good offense :rofl:

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I look forward to getting acquainted with him and trying to improve the strengths he already has and whatever weaknesses, if any, that he has, just trying to focus on those and try to get him to become a better player.

Bulletin-board material for Smitty?

[Jackofalltrades]

Bulletin-board material for Smitty?

He was very careful about how he stated that- smart man, he knows an orbital socket is at stake.

[panthers55]

:confused:

Should make for good competition and yelling on both sides of the ball this year. Last year the defense guys did most of the yelling, now the offense has a hands on fiery guy as well. If our special teams coach is a yeller and screamer if would make for a interesting watch all the way around.