Panthers HC Frank Reich has talked to Luke Kuechly about joining his coaching staff

[TheSpecialJuan]

“I’ve talked to him,” Reich said when asked if he’s mentioned a coaching job to Kuechly. “I’ve kinda broached that with him—a few months ago actually. Don’t think he was ready for that conversation yet. But I just tried to maybe plant that seed a little bit. I don’t know if he’ll ever do it. But certainly, we would welcome it if he would.”

https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/26/panthers-hc-frank-reich-luke-kuechly-coaching-staff-minicamp/

[tukafan21]

[PantherOnTheProwl1523]

[Tbe]

Luke has tens of millions and a girlfriend/wife who’s a surgeon. He doesn’t need a demanding job and I doubt he wants one.

[CarolinaRideorDie]

I think Luke just enjoys being around football but doesn't feel ready for a coaching position. Luke's demeanor has always been a very quiet presence off the field but on the field he was a maniac! It's kind of weird to see him yelling at players to get the most out of them. At least Reich knows how to treat Panthers legends compared to Rhule. 

 

[Basbear]

[Shocker]

I would talk to Luke about joining his team!   

[OneBadCat]

Would we really need him to coach? He could simply be a week to week consultant. He probably still watches tape like an animal. We could just have him come in on Thursdays and tell the LB's all the keys he's seeing. 

[ClawOn]

55 minutes ago, Tbe said:

Luke has tens of millions and a girlfriend/wife who’s a surgeon. He doesn’t need a demanding job and I doubt he wants one.

Don't think it has much to do with need with people like Luke. He would do it because he wants to compete 

[WUnderhill]

[Panthercougar68]

Luke is enjoying life being around football but knows that coaching will consume it again. Deer season and football coaching don't go hand in hand.

Could be back in coaching in the future but I'm not holding my breath for anything soon.

Edited April 27, 2023 by Panthercougar68

[Mr. Scot]

37 minutes ago, Panthercougar68 said:

Luke is enjoying life being around football but knows that coaching will consume it again. Deer season and football coaching don't go hand in hand.

Could be back in coaching in the future but I'm not holding my breath for anything soon.

The more I've thought about it, the more I think the pro scouting role he had before really might be the better option for him.

One of the prime duties of a pro scout is to watch film of other teams to look for tendencies and exploitable things.

Luke was always phenomenal at that.

[Fenrir]

He would be an incredible asset for us. His preparation and knowledge of the LB position and defense would be hugely beneficial. 

That said, he seems pretty happy with the retired life and I wouldn't blame him for continuing that life in the slightest! 

[shaq]

Like actually we would have the best staff in the league