Luke Kuechly gets emotional in the video the
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posted when he says he can't play at the same level anymore: "I still want to play but I don't think it's the right decision."
he posted a video announcing it. He got emotional about wanting to play still but knowing it's not the best idea. He must be concerned about concussions and maybe other injuries.
it’s a high speed collision sport that creates stresses that the human body Is not capable of sustaining on a continuous basis. Shorter careers will prevail and ultimately provide more sustainable lives for the players and preserve the sport.
Didn't mean to come across as one. I'm happy he's retiring. He's the type of guy I'd worry about in 10 years. He's suffered multiple concussions that we know of...
He's got quite the resume. I'm not sure if its Canton bound, but who knows?
Didn't mean to come across as one. I'm happy he's retiring. He's the type of guy I'd worry about in 10 years. He's suffered multiple concussions that we know of...
He's got quite the resume. I'm not sure if its Canton bound, but who knows?
He’s an interesting candidate. I think he will get in, but after a few years.
If it was like basketball HOF he’s be a lock. He jumped off the screen in BC.
But only 8 years is short for a HOF in this generation (not like Sayers back when knee surgeries ended careers or really hurt them). But, 5 first team All Pro does it for me.
He still certainly wants to play but the docs probably said one more concussion and his life would be altered in a horrible way, so he has to do what is best so he can live well after football
Without it, you have nothing. He’s done well in the area with many endorsements and several TV commercials ... The kitty cats are going to miss him big time ... He, Thomas Davis and Greg Olsen were the bedrock for the franchise for many years and now they’ve all moved on.
early retirements after players get to their second contracts.
The money they are making now lends to this. The concussions issues are a major concern.
Great LB in the pros, but the absolute best one I ever saw in college.
He’s had concussion issues in the past not sure if that was the reason
Hope he has the desire for it
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Def confirmed. Sorry I didn’t post a link in the OP
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posted when he says he can't play at the same level anymore: "I still want to play but I don't think it's the right decision."
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Did he give any reason why?
He’s had concussion issues in the past not sure if that was the reason
Ahhh. Thanks. Could very well be.
man that was tough, great player, the game is a meat grinder
His 100 concussions?
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Did he give any reason why?
His 100 concussions?
Jints, I had the same reaction to that post. If you know anything about Kuechly, he's had like a million concussions.
Kuechly is still one of the few professional athletes I've seen so dazed and injured that he cried.
One, tough SOB who has a bright future ahead of him
He's got quite the resume. I'm not sure if its Canton bound, but who knows?
Be well for ur family Luke... God bless you.
in the video he thanks his girlfriend.
Either you have bad information or he has a lot of explaining to do
He's got quite the resume. I'm not sure if its Canton bound, but who knows?
He’s an interesting candidate. I think he will get in, but after a few years.
If it was like basketball HOF he’s be a lock. He jumped off the screen in BC.
But only 8 years is short for a HOF in this generation (not like Sayers back when knee surgeries ended careers or really hurt them). But, 5 first team All Pro does it for me.
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engaged too. Time for the next stage in life.
in the video he thanks his girlfriend.
Either you have bad information or he has a lot of explaining to do
Haha, it is on his Wikipedia page so totally could be false. Maybe she's subtly sending him a message?
He was a helluva player. If someone like TD gets in with such a short resume, Kuechly needs serious consideration.
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engaged too. Time for the next stage in life.
in the video he thanks his girlfriend.
Either you have bad information or he has a lot of explaining to do
Haha, it is on his Wikipedia page so totally could be false. Maybe she's subtly sending him a message?
he has the perfect excuse for any mistake
Honey, I wouldn't have slept with that stripper if I didn't have all these concussions!!
I keed
I keed
New coaching staff
It could be a long season for Carolina
That picture of him is disturbing. Was that after a concussion? That doesn't look like a picture of pain but one of horror.
Wonder if he had trouble recalling things like "What day is it?", "How old are you?", etc... That's what that picture looks like to me.
Since 2012 he’s led all LBs in tackles, interceptions, and passes defended. A guy who would be great in any era.
Smart move IMO
I also wouldn't be shocked if Shepard retires in the future.
The money they are making now lends to this. The concussions issues are a major concern.
On a side note - Bobby Wagner's stats are even more impressive