01-28-2020, 06:35 PM -
It has been announced that Head Coach Rhule has made his decision to keep Special Teams Coordinator Chase Blackburn in his current role. Chase is happy not only to keep his job, but for the opportunity to learn from Coach Rhule.
https://www.panthers.com/news/chase-blac...matt-rhule
https://www.panthers.com/news/chase-blac...matt-rhule
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CHARLOTTE – Chase Blackburn wasn't sure what was going to happen.
"Uncertainty," he said, "is always a little bit of a burden."
Carolina's special teams coordinator for the past two seasons was on an expiring contract and Matt Rhule was coming in from Baylor to run the show. But rather than explore other opportunities elsewhere, Blackburn went through the interview process with Rhule to see if it was a fit.
"Overall, the process went very well," said Blackburn. "Having a brief history with Coach Rhule in New York (Blackburn was a linebacker when Rhule was assistant O-line coach for the Giants in 2012) helped to get the ball rolling. I really respected the way he went about it. He took his time and wanted to make sure he got the right guys in."
Rhule ultimately determined Blackburn was the right person for the job. He'll continue as Carolina's special teams coordinator in 2020.