Former NFL cornerback Charles Tillman played just 12 games as a member of the Carolina Panthers during the 2015 season. But it only took those 12 games for the organization, its players and fans to fall in love with the man they affectionately know as “Peanut.”

It’s been 375 days since Tillman suited up and, unsurprisingly enough, that love still exists. Don’t believe it? Then hit up Twitter and take a look at what Panthers fans have been proposing for what appears to be a brand-new coaching position that is expected to open up.

@Panthers I vote we bring back Peanut Tillman to coach the 2ndary!! #PeanutTillman4-2ndary_Coach — J.D. Biggs (@1BlessedMan2) January 12, 2017

@peanuttillman, @Panthers have an opening for a secondary coach. You thinking what I'm thinking? Tillman to Carolina! #PeanutPunchesForAll — Nick Hanna (@NLCphotos) January 12, 2017

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Following the expected promotion of Steve Wilks to defensive coordinator, a move to fill the void left behind by former defensive coordinator Sean McDermott on Wednesday, Carolina’s defensive backs coaching position is now up for grabs. So are the Panthers’ faithful onto something? Could Tillman be a realistic candidate for the job?

Well, why not?

Since his retirement, one that we should remind you was announced in the greatest fashion possible, Tillman has remained close with the team. In addition to showing up on the Panthers’ sideline during the 2016 campaign, Tillman was already showing off his coaching chops this past summer.

Tillman joined Wilks during the final week of this past August to help bring along the team’s young cornerbacks. He would receive rave reviews, most notably from coach Ron Rivera.

“It was something we had talked about as coaches, bringing in a veteran guy in, a guy that has been around it, to come talk to our young guys,” Rivera said. “He was a guy that did some good things for us last year, a guy that really fit into our culture.”

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Then-rookie cornerback James Bradberry was also excited by Tillman’s mentorship, promising he’d incorporate a certain patented move into his own arsenal.

“I remember watching him when I was in high school,” Bradberry said. “He was a great corner. It’s inspiring to see him out here with us.” “I’ve tried to strip the ball, but it really hasn’t worked out for me,” he added. “So I’m going to try to implement the ‘Peanut Punch’ into my game.”

So perhaps the hope behind this potential fantasy hiring is more than just peanuts. Hey, you never know . . .