#59 should be retired

[t96]

If this is the true end and he doesn’t decide come back in the future, he’s already done enough in this game and for the Carolina Panthers to deserve his jersey being retired. And also a spot in the Hall of Honor. He’ll be in the Hall of Fame as well along with guys like Sanders and Megatron who retired early. All time great. Sad day for football, Luke epitomized everything that is great for the game. Happy for Luke though to be healthy (unless he’s still had lingering effects of the concussion, I really really hope that isn’t the case) and to have gotten to do what he loves for so long. Go do some fly fishing buddy and maybe come back here to coach when the time is right. 

[The Lobo]

Completely agree on the number. I hope he does make HOF, but if Willis hasn’t yet will Keek when he becomes available?

[hepcat]

Kuechly, Olsen and Cam already have a spot reserved in the ring of honor 

[1of10Charnatives]

Well said.

[TheMostInterestingMan]

I really hope Luke makes the HOF. 
Sadly I fear he needed to play another 2-3 seasons to get there without winning the big one.

INTs against the Cowboys on thanksgiving and the Patriots on (I believe it was) Thursday night were some of the most incredible moments to witness as a Panthers fan 

[GRWatcher]

20 minutes ago, hepcat said:

Kuechly, Olsen and Cam already have a spot reserved in the ring of honor 

Add Davis Senior to that list and I totally agree.

[Panfan35]

He was a great player that only played for 8 years but don’t be ridiculous you can’t retire every good player that comes along. I will miss Luke ,but he is replaceable just like everyone else on the team. 

[Ricky Spanish]

24 minutes ago, TheMostInterestingMan said:

I really hope Luke makes the HOF. 
Sadly I fear he needed to play another 2-3 seasons to get there without winning the big one.

INTs against the Cowboys on thanksgiving and the Patriots on (I believe it was) Thursday night were some of the most incredible moments to witness as a Panthers fan 

I think he gets in. That DPOTY award really helps his case. Rookie of the year, DPOTY, 5 time first team all pro, two time 2nd team all pro, 7 straight pro bowls in 8 seasons. You can't talk about the LB position without bringing his name up in some way shape or form.

That's a HOFer.

[Sean Payton's Vicodin]

Watch if Patrick Willis makes it in a year or two. If he does then yeah Luke will get in. If he doesn't then it'll be a hard climb uphill

 

[GOOGLE JIM BOB COOTER]

32 minutes ago, carolina-chuck-59 said:

#59, #89 and #51 are the same. No one else touches those two numbers. 

that’s three numbers

[Iron Saint]

As a rival fan, I completely agree.

He was certainly a hell of an adversary at minimum twice a year (3 times in 2017) and countless other times during the season where we'd need y'all to lose to improve our positioning in the standings.

Just a pure football player. Much respect.

[TheMostInterestingMan]

41 minutes ago, Cracka McNasty said:

I think he gets in. That DPOTY award really helps his case. Rookie of the year, DPOTY, 5 time first team all pro, two time 2nd team all pro, 7 straight pro bowls in 8 seasons. You can't talk about the LB position without bringing his name up in some way shape or form.

That's a HOFer.

Very good point. He definitely deserves it in my book. Hope you are right 

[TheMostInterestingMan]

21 minutes ago, Iron Saint said:

As a rival fan, I completely agree.

He was certainly a hell of an adversary at minimum twice a year (3 times in 2017) and countless other times during the season where we'd need y'all to lose to improve our positioning in the standings.

Just a pure football player. Much respect.

You aren’t half bad for a saints fan. You might understand our roster better than half the people on this board lol 

[Mr. Scot]

1 hour ago, TheMostInterestingMan said:

I really hope Luke makes the HOF. 
Sadly I fear he needed to play another 2-3 seasons to get there without winning the big one.

INTs against the Cowboys on thanksgiving and the Patriots on (I believe it was) Thursday night were some of the most incredible moments to witness as a Panthers fan