Zod 14,969 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 I have seen some tempered enthusiasm on here about Kuechly, which I think is reasonable for a rookie. But I can't help thinking that if I am watching that game last night and not aware that Luke is a rookie, he was by far the best defensive player out there. I don't think I have ever seen a more fluid and sure handed tackler. Nose for the ball, smart, great in coverage. I don't think we have seen anyone like him yet in a Panthers uniform. I know, thats saying a lot with guys like Sam Mills, Dan Morgan, Jon Beason, etc. But as far as the complete package goes, this kid has it all. I get a football boner thinking about a Kuechly/Beason/Davis combo. We may have a DROY on our hands here folks. It is a very real possibility. Click here to view the article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chimera 3,501 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 I want to agree with you, but I'm curbing my enthusiasm until we see if he can shut down Jimmy Graham in week 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopCat 271 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 Dude was on pace for 20 tackles last night lol Friggin beast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jarhead 1,032 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 He is stacked with talent and instinct. We just need a safety and a pass rusher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Biscuit 12,637 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 Two plays in particular made me giddy like a little girl... The way he sniffed out that screen and the way he filled that gap on one of their running plays was just pure awesome. He's always around the ball... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jarhead 1,032 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 I want to agree with you, but I'm curbing my enthusiasm until we see if he can shut down Jimmy Graham in week 2. No one can shut down JGraham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GOOGLE JIM BOB COOTER 5,293 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 that play where he got shook by (i think) shonn greene, got back up and still made the tackle behind the LOS was cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PantherPhann89 881 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 Kuechly is good, but Beason is our best defensive player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proudiddy 9,949 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 I hate to be that guy... Wait a minute, no I don't. But, I told you all so, TWO YEARS IN A ROW on these draft picks. There is something very, very, very special about Kuechly. He has game-changing ability on the defensive side of the ball and he has made our run defense all we could ask for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtm 271 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 I want to agree with you, but I'm curbing my enthusiasm until we see if he can shut down Jimmy Graham in week 2. No one can stop Graham. If he can be contained that is impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neylus 176 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 No one can shut down JGraham Yup 6'3 vs 6'9 doesnt has little to do with skill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panthro 10,104 Report post Posted August 27, 2012 This is what I've been preaching since Mid March Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
