PFF: Kuechly among NFL's most overrated.

[Jangler]

Does a statistically analytical entity have to be 100% agreeable for you guys to consider it credible?

 

 

[Peppers90 NC]

Not one GM in the league would take Stephen Tulloch over Luke Kuechly and that's including the Lions' GM.

The fact they totally omitted Daryl Washington is compelling enough

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[Frizzy350]

His coverage ability is iffy, at best.  Otherwise he's pretty a pretty awesome player.   

 

I think Luke's coverage is pretty good for a MLB.  Sure it needs some work, but he makes some big plays out there.  Overall it is pretty tough to find great coverage MLBs that aren't sorely lacking in other areas.

 

Thing about PFF grades is they don't (and can't) factor in intangibles, which is what Luke excels at.  His play recognition, pre snap reads and ability to command the defense into favorable situations are what make Luke so valuable.

[frash.exe]

Even the best linebackers are going to have issues covering people

[Gin and Juice]

So over the Racism!

We have a top notch black QB and a top notch white MLB on the same team.

We are breaking barriers my friends! Stereotypes are falling.

Now we just need an elite black LT and an elite white CB. We will then become the most overlooked team in the NFL.

[Night Prowler X]

Kuechly is the most athletic player in the NFL.

[XClown1986]

Luke's coverage ability will get better. He has the speed and awareness, he just needs to work on his foot work when dropping back and get a better understanding how to cut off routes. Those things can be learned. He is still just a pup. Scary for other teams.

[XClown1986]

Kuechly is the most athletic player in the NFL.

I don't think so. Calvin Johnson or Patrick Peterson is likely the most athletic.

[pantherclaw]

ESPN is trash..

yes it is.

[pantherclaw]

Kuechly is the most athletic player in the NFL.

not even on his own team.

[Ken]

Is there a link to this article?

 

Anyway, I don't think this is exactly breaking news. Anyone(like me) who uses PFF and/or read their articles already know that' how they feel about him.

 

BTW saying someone is overrated is not saying he sucks.

 

They just don't think he's elite but they do recognize he's a really good player. While I disagree they do bring up valid points, missed tackles, coverage issues.

[Argus Plexus]

PFF are the overrated ones.

[BigSyke]

I think its cause he is behind a top 2 d line.....everyone thinks that the dline is reason Carolina is good...

 

 

 they are right. the unit of hardy,kk,star,cj is what makes the defense great. linebackers are not important like that even though they are great. then you have c- corner backs,who benefit from the dline.

 

 

1pass rushers.............2cover corners..............3linebackers(in order of importance)

 

 

I still don't think he over rated.I also feel like they are only saying it because he won the dpoy award.  they probably feel it should have gone to the stlouis de or Sherman.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

I hope all the DCs in the league read this article and believe it.