DWill and Blackburn to Start Sunday Night...

[Silent Majority]

It not as if Blackburn was playing bad before he was hurt. Just because Klein was better than expected when he filled in doesn't mean he gets the job over a vet. We're in nickel most of the time anyway, and will probably be in nickel even more against he aints.

Oh but yes he was. Chase was getting beat like a 13 year olds meat.

[SOJA]

It not as if Blackburn was playing bad before he was hurt.  Just because Klein was better than expected when he filled in doesn't mean he gets the job over a vet.  We're in nickel most of the time anyway, and will probably be in nickel even more against he aints.  

 

 

 

images of Captain lining up on Graham in the slot just made me shiver a bit

[Darth Biscuit]

 

Carolina Panthers ‏@Panthers   13m

Even with Chase Blackburn starting at OLB, Rivera says rookie A.J. Klein will have a role on the defense.

 

 

I should hope so.

[Killa Cam 69]

Klein is the future at the spot .. He should play.

[Happy Panther]

3 yards a carry HERE WE COME!

 

Better than 2.8 I guess

[teeray]

I trust Riverboat Ron.

[*FreeFua*]

Dwill always has monster games in the Dome!

[PantherFanOne]

 

Carolina Panthers ‏@Panthers   13m

Even with Chase Blackburn starting at OLB, Rivera says rookie A.J. Klein will have a role on the defense.

 

 

Wooooooooo!!!!

 

  Good news. I really like the way young A.J. klein plays and want him envolved in the game.

[CatMan72]

Wow, like many others I'm surprised the Blackburn is getting the start over Klein but I'm guessing it's a match-up thing... IIRC Blackburn smothered Gronk in the SB and picked off a throw to him to pretty much seal the game so maybe they feel he's a better match-up against Graham? 

[Cary Kollins]

Aj Klien tho

[PhillyB]

Wow, like many others I'm surprised the Blackburn is getting the start over Klein but I'm guessing it's a match-up thing... IIRC Blackburn smothered Gronk in the SB and picked off a throw to him to pretty much seal the game so maybe they feel he's a better match-up against Graham? 

 

could very well be. i'm a little worried about his speed though, if graham can get separation on him it's over

[CatMan72]

could very well be. i'm a little worried about his speed though, if graham can get separation on him it's over

 

Yup, tough gig - especially coming off a foot injury that sidelined him for a few weeks, but coverage is as much about instincts and experience as it is about speed or skill. 

[Kuech the Sneak]

Rather have klein start honestly

[AceBoogie]

LOL. If the head coach wants Blackburn to start who are we to question that? We are the same people that wanted him fired. He played the position he knows what's best and more importantly if Blackburn is struggling you can make a switch. Benching a guy because of injury is a good way to cause distractions in the locker room. Klein knows he has a future. I'm sure he's not crying as much as some of you.