Luke likely out on Sunday

[Sam Mills Fan]

If he passes the final part of the protocol, he should and will play. No disrespect to Klein, but you guys are WAY underestimating the drop-off from Kuechly to Klein. Klein is a good backup linebacker, maybe around the 30th in the league at MLB. Kuechly is #1.

[Omega Atrocity]

I hope he doesn't play honestly. I'd rather him sit and not have a chance for further brain injury.

[Navy_football]

Ah, see.  Good information there.  I assume McKown's was kind of like Josh Norman's?  

Plus Luke plays LB. Probably the second most violent position, after RB, on the field.

[Woodie]

Don't read too much into how much he has been out there.  By all accounts, he has passed all levels of the protocol without any setbacks.  So, I think he is exactly where he is expected to be in order to play Sunday.  Using Norman's participation as a baseline is flawed since he started the protocol at an earlier time than Luke. 

Based on what I'm hearing, I'll be shocked if Luke isn't out there on Sunday.  It's smart to be cautious, but if he passes the protocol, then by all measures, he is healthy and therefore, should and will play. 

[nctarheel0619]

Plus Luke plays LB. Probably the second most violent position, after RB, on the field.

I think QB for the Carolina Panthers has to be up there as well.  Especially with Byron Bell and Michael Oher as your LT's.  

[Mr. Scot]

Don't read too much into how much he has been out there.  By all accounts, he has passed all levels of the protocol without any setbacks.  So, I think he is exactly where he is expected to be in order to play Sunday.  Using Norman's participation as a baseline is flawed since he started the protocol at an earlier time than Luke. 

Based on what I'm hearing, I'll be shocked if Luke isn't out there on Sunday.  It's smart to be cautious, but if he passes the protocol, then by all measures, he is healthy and therefore, should and will play. 

Maybe,  but as part of a fan base that remembers Dan Morgan, I can understand why a lot of people would prefer he wasn't.

[KB_fan]

It's starting to feel like the only place we lack depth is wide receiver. Anyone agree or am I still drunk?

Tackle.  Big time.  Obviously we think D. Williams will be back for Seattle, but don't know that yet.

 

[KB_fan]

Just like after Cam wrecked his truck, if hes not good to go, take a seat, we have a capable back up.

Look at the bright side, the game is at home so you'll still get to hear the Luuuuuke chant every time AJ makes a tackle.

This has got to be the winning comment on this thread so far.  Poor AJ

[goodoleboy]

Don't read too much into how much he has been out there.  By all accounts, he has passed all levels of the protocol without any setbacks.  So, I think he is exactly where he is expected to be in order to play Sunday.  Using Norman's participation as a baseline is flawed since he started the protocol at an earlier time than Luke. 

Based on what I'm hearing, I'll be shocked if Luke isn't out there on Sunday.  It's smart to be cautious, but if he passes the protocol, then by all measures, he is healthy and therefore, should and will play. 

 

I was about to post something similar. How another athlete handles the protocol has absolutely no bearing on Luke. The perceived severity of the hit from the naked eye has absolutely no bearing on when he comes back. Everyone is different.

Players are given a baseline test in camp that is used to compare with the test Luke will take with the neurologist Friday. The protocol is basically rest so Jeremy may be jumping the gun with that 80% because "He did less today than yesterday.". One independent Doc will decide whether he can go or not.

[bigdog10]

Get well soon Luke!

Would much rather have him against the Saints and Bucs than the Texans.  A win against a division rival is much greater than a win against an AFC team.

[Jeremy Igo]

 

I was about to post something similar. How another athlete handles the protocol has absolutely no bearing on Luke. The perceived severity from the naked eye has absolutely no bearing on when he comes back. Everyone is different.

Players are given a baseline test in camp that is used to compare with the test Luke will take with the neurologist Friday. The protocol is basically rest so Jeremy may be jumping the gun with that 80% because "He did less today than yesterday.". One independent Doc will decide whether he can go or not.

No, the coaches will decide, and Rivera is already building AJ up in the media this week. 

[goodoleboy]

No, the coaches will decide, and Rivera is already building AJ up in the media this week. 

So you are saying if the Doc clears him to play Rivera will hold him out?

The protocol is designed to take that decision out of the teams/coaches hands to protect the player.

 

[Woodie]

Maybe,  but as part of a fan base that remembers Dan Morgan, I can understand why a lot of people would prefer he wasn't.

Oh, I get the fan perspective.  But from the teams standpoint, if he passes, he plays.  IMO, simple as that. 

[Mr. Scot]

Oh, I get the fan perspective.  But from the teams standpoint, if he passes, he plays.  IMO, simple as that. 

Rivera was quoted as saying Luke was "chomping at the bit" to play.

I acknowledge it's possible.  Whether it's the best decision will certainly be a hot debate.