Panther fans likely don't need more disappointment...

[Waldo]

I happy that he is doing well and that I don't have to see him coaching elsewhere. 

[Soul Rebel]

Wow, I really saw Luke as a better fit coaching than in the booth. Like others have said, his communication skills and personality don't seem as magnetic to an announcing gig as they would to the football field. 

I feel like he would be an amazing coach, but going to the booth, he could get washed out by public opinion rather quickly. 

[Panthera onca]

Coaching is a real grind. It’s understandable that he wouldn’t want to dive into that after just retiring. I think he could be a good analyst. He would be a work in progress but he would get much better with experience.

[philit99]

35 minutes ago, Riverboat Ron said:

Smokescreen, he's waiting to return to us in 2021 100% healthy when we have the #1 pick.

I suppose we will find out Post June 1st.

[MHS831]

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Great players rarely make great coaches. But I just don't see Luke's dry personality translating well to the microphone. Maybe I'm wrong, but I just don't see it.

It will be interesting.  Luke is very soft spoken and mild mannered.  Maybe, however, he will be as analytical as Romo is---telling us what the offense is going to run before the play.  I imagine he would bring his film preparation into the booth--he may lack the personality, but I would rather have inside info---someone who played the game who can analyze the game on the field and not some game from his glory days.  It could work. 

[MHS831]

1 hour ago, Captain Obvious said:

put him and romo together and let them play football chess diagnosing plays and audibles. Money.

Romo is a the first thought I had--what a great concept to put both in the same booth---imagine MNF with that.

[jfra78]

26 minutes ago, philit99 said:

I suppose we will find out Post June 1st.

They will not cut him

[OneBadCat]

1 hour ago, Captain Obvious said:

put him and romo together and let them play football chess diagnosing plays and audibles. Money.

“Hey Tony remember that game when I ended your career?”

[OneBadCat]

Luke will do fine in the booth. He’s more reserved but he’s also articulate and will over prepare for the commentary just as he did when he was on the field. He’ll be good at whatever he does.

[PantherFanInPhilly]

I know a lot of us are judging him from his commercials, but you have to remember that's uncomfortable scripted bs cheese talk. He may be great breaking down plays and giving us an inside look at the game (a la Romo). That said, please fuging help coach for us. 

[Wolfcop]

He will be back. Do whatever you want for awhile, Luke.

[Tbe]

1 hour ago, PantherFanInPhilly said:

I know a lot of us are judging him from his commercials, but you have to remember that's uncomfortable scripted bs cheese talk. He may be great breaking down plays and giving us an inside look at the game (a la Romo). That said, please fuging help coach for us. 

Coaching is a grind and he’ll have to move around to move up. I doubt he wants/needs that kind of life. 

[Dunn]

I'm guessing he'll never reveal the real reason behind his retirement but the resounding thought is his health with Concussions, correct?  Because that guy didn't 'lose a step' last year like he says in his speech. 

[PantherOnTheProwl1523]

5 hours ago, Riverboat Ron said:

Smokescreen, he's waiting to return to us in 2021 100% healthy when we have the #1 pick.