Luke likely out on Sunday

[JJman Returns]

Klein's natural position was MLB at Iowa State.  He's the perfect backup for Luke in this situation.  Star is the key injury.  

I agree. Star's presence in the DLine opens up the pass rush and improves run defense. 

[goodoleboy]

http://blackandbluereview.com/quotes-to-note-ron-rivera-on-luke-kuechly-status/

What’s the latest you’ll go in making the decision?

“Tomorrow. We’re going to get an answer. I don’t think we’ll get the answer today, I know we’ll get the answer tomorrow. That’s the one thing I can tell you. He’s in the protocol, he’s progressed in the protocol, but tomorrow everything’s got to be answered.”

What’s your gut say?

“I’m letting the independent go through the process. I have not looked at what the process is other than to tell you he’s in the protocol. What the independent decides, he decides. He’s the independent, I have no control over that.”

Have you ever had a situation where a player was cleared and you held him out?

“It goes back to Cam. That opener, we could have easily played him. He was cleared to play, there were just too many reasons not to. We have to be smart, and we’re going to be very smart with Luke. We’re going to weigh all the possibilities. The other thing to look at is who we play coming up. You know I like to take it one game at a time, but as we look at the schedule as it comes up, we’ve got four conference games and two of those are division games. There’s a lot of things that are going to weigh into this. And as I said, when the independent decides it’s time, he’ll see him, and when it’s time to clear him, he’ll get cleared. I’m like Luke, I’m chomping at the bit, but at the same time, you have to be careful.”

Typically if you’re doubtful, you don’t play? Is that correct?

“Yeah, that’s typical. But again, I have no control over what the independent decides.”

But you guys could still hold him out even if he’s cleared, right?

“Yes, that we most certainly can, but whatever the independent says is what we’re going with.”

 Sounds like if the Doc approves him Luke plays. Will know tomorrow.

[uncfan888]

Voth just said that he's officially out tomorrow. No need to make a new thread. We'll win it for you, Luke 

[PhillyB]

Voth just said that he's officially out tomorrow. No need to make a new thread. We'll win it for you, Luke 

joe person was actually on it this time

[uncfan888]

joe person was actually on it this time

Oh really? I didn't see his tweet.. I just saw voth's.  Good job, Joe 

[*FreeFua*]

Ugh...

 

I knew the odds were slim but I really thought he'd play. I'm actually worried about this one tomorrow now. We aren't going to score many points tomorrow and we just lost our key defensive player. I'm praying Star plays

[O-Ther]

Texans passed on 71% of their plays vs. KC so Shaq, Bene, and Colin Jones should see more playing time than AJ

[Mr. Scot]

You just have to hope that Klein is to Luke what Anderson is to Cam.

[uncfan888]

You just have to hope that Klein is to Luke what Anderson is to Cam.

Better and should be the starter? Haha kidding 

[Mr. Scot]

Better and should be the starter? Haha kidding 

I'm stepping away from you now...

[uncfan888]

I'm stepping away from you now...

You know it was funny. Our fanbase is so insane 

[Mr. Scot]

You know it was funny. Our fanbase is so insane 

I know it was funny.

I also know certain elements of our fanbase are indeed insane.

Hence...

[caatfan]

I am for Luke to watch from the sideline, let his anger build up that he can't play and let him take it out on Brees and the Saints next week. 

My vote is for Luke to be spectating tomorrow. If we can't beat the Texans without him, then we probably don't make the playoffs anyway. Klein isn't Luke, but he's still a smart, capable LB who'd likely be starting for quite a few other teams.

[Jeremy Igo]

officially out now. 

 

shocking