Carolina Panthers Luke Kuechly Dominating

[Lumps]

In only 21 games played, Luke Kuechly has already become the best middle linebacker the Panthers have ever had. Actually, he is the second best player at his position they Panthers have ever had, right behind Steve Smith.

That is a heavy statement, given the proud history of MLB's like Dan Morgan and Jon Beason, both excellent players in their own right. Kuechly is a more talented and more complete player than either of them.

Its not his speed, size, or tackling ability that sets him apart. But instead, its his nose. Luke has a nose for the football like i have never seen in a Panthers uniform.

As a sideline photographer, this makes my life pretty easy when shooting the defense. Getting a good shot is fairly simple. Focus on Kuechly and follow him. Chances are he will be in on the play for that snap or at the very least indicate for me where the action will be. Thanks for making it easy, Luke.

The only knock on Kuechly last season was his pedestrian pass coverage. This season he has focused in on that and currently has the highest ranking on PFF of any inside linebacker. New England's Brandon Spikes is listed in second place.

Kuechly leads the Panthers defense with 48 stops.

In Kuechly the Panthers have Urlacher 2.0. A stud linebacker who dominates in all aspects of the game and has stayed completely healthy while doing so.

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[Toundra]

Dumb question, but would you gives give up Luke and Cam for Luck?

 

NO WAY!

 

and not only "and" but "or" too !

[ncsu12engr]

Let's not forget Thomas Davis, if Kuelchy is one of the best if not the best MLB.

Davis is one of the best OLB and i will not be surprised if both are visiting Hawai..

 

Unfortunately, most of the OLB's that make it to the pro bowl now-a-days are 3-4 OLB's that rush the passer. I'm not saying it is impossible for him to make the pro bowl, but it isn't very likely.

[Toundra]

Unfortunately, most of the OLB's that make it to the pro bowl now-a-days are 3-4 OLB's that rush the passer. I'm not saying it is impossible for him to make the pro bowl, but it isn't very likely.

 

Do you really saw the last game? :lol:

[Mr. Scot]

Dumb question, but would you gives give up Luke and Cam for Luck?

Give up two great players to get one?

No.

[HokiePackPanther]

So glad the Bucs took Barron.

A few friends of mine that are Bucs fans are still pissed at that

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[Miiikey]

Anyone with access to PFF, could you do a comparison on Keek and Patrick Willis? My friend is diehard niners and need some stats to throw at him

[BigBoss]

The only thing left that I'd like to see out of him is huge plays. He makes all sorts of small plays that add up to A LOT  for us. But he hasn't really made game changing plays. Some more turnovers are the kinda thing I'm talking about. I think they'll come.

 

But the guy is just incredible. We could not have made a better pick. Say what you want about Marty. But he got this one completely correct. Just love watching him run guys down.

[TANTRIC-NINJA]

I think 21 games is too early to put him ahead of Peppers in that regard. Peppers was a 5 time Pro-Bowler, 4 time All-Pro, Defensive Rookie of the Year, and won a NFC Defensive Player of the Year amongst other things. Do I think Keuchly can surpass him? Absolutely. But I would say until he gets some more games under his belt he is behind Smith and Peppers.

Peppers was a shell of him self the last three seasons here but I have to agree.

Funny to finally hear Bears fans now questioning Peppers motor now that the honeymoon phase is over.....its all good for Peppers if it is a Monday night FB game...but week to week? Enjoy Chicago.

Kuchley had an incredible play where he beat AP to the hole flashed and made AP reroute inside for a one yard loss...Kuchley did make the tackle but destroyed the play.

His deep coverage on the middle post routes was very Urlacher like which gifted two nice Ints to Mike Mitchell. Nice to see safety play where the guys will make the play when there is an opportunity.

[TheRed]

I'll never forgot how pissed so many fans were when we drafted the man. Hurney's parting gift.

[TNPanther]

Dumb question, but would you gives give up Luke and Cam for Luck?

 

Ban?

[The_Mango55]

Moronic thing to think about. But if Luck would've come out we would've never had Luke.

How do you figure?

[HokiePackPanther]

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