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Awesome Article on Kuechly

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http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/08/04/3430768/panthers-top-pick-kuechly-making.html

Cam Newton had a sense of what the Panthers were getting when they drafted Kuechly, having seen him up close at the IMG academy. In training camp, Newton says Kuechly’s play recognition has forced the quarterback to throw passes into the ground because the rookie has destroyed the play.

"Luke is a wonderful person. Secondly, he’s an unbelievable football player," Newton says.

"Looking at him, you don’t think he has that fierce attitude on the field but looks may be deceiving."

Beason says he and Kuechly have had several long conversations, not just about football, but about other things.

"Some guys could be real shut off to you. Jon and all the guys have been very helpful and willing to help me out," Kuechly says. For me, it’s just go in and listen and do what I’m told at this point. I’m the young guy. You’ve got to earn the respect.

The veterans still make the rookie carry their shoulder pads as is NFL tradition -- Kuechly could be seen trudging up the hill from practice Thursday night, carrying Beason and Anderson’s equipment in the muggy heat -- but they’ve brought him into their circle.

"He is a rookie but we’ve opened the door and said you’re one of us," Beason says. "We don’t treat him like a rookie and we don’t expect him to play like that, either."

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What is the deal so far with getting things with Kuechly wrong?

His date of birth on the Panthers website and according to the media is wrong. He turned 21 in April.

Next we can't spell his name right on his practice jersey.

Respect is coming, but really? These are easy details.

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