
Tahir Whitehead never played directly under Panthers head coach Matt Rhule when they were at Temple.Rhule was the Owls’ offensive coordinator, and Whitehead a linebacker, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t leave a strong impression.Whitehead, the newest Panthers linebacker, while staying safe at his home in Atlanta with his four kids — including a baby born on March 19 — described Rhule as a “player’s coach,” someone who was “extremely vocal” and loves to “have fun,” but also keeps his players accountable for their actions. They’ve known each other for more than a decade.Whitehead, 29, was at Tem…
