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'Short man's syndrome' helps Captain Munnerlyn play big for Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- You don’t necessarily have to see Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn during offseason workouts to know he’s on the field.

Just listen for his voice.

Whether it’s playfully shouting at quarterback Cam Newton or yelling a mixture of encouragement and constructive criticism to defensive mates, he clearly has an attitude.

Some might call it "short man’s syndrome."

But not Munnerlyn, who is 5-foot-9, 195 pounds. You got that right away Monday, when he began talking about fifth-round draft pick Corn Elder (5-foot-10, 183 pounds), who will work with Munnerlyn as a nickelback.