How Luke Kuechly outsmarted Tony Romo, Drew Brees, and Andrew Luck

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[@BrettKollmann]

I miss you already, Luke :(

[@colesbrown6887]

It’s gonna be a long rebuild

[@joshmickelson3872]

Brett Kollmann Luke keuchly reminds me of Ed reed

[@Mindedllama2098]

By far my favorite player

[@ethancunningham8509]

I think we all miss him. One of the greatest defensive players of this generation and a hall of famer.

[@anthonymendez1997]

Will Luke Keuchly make it to the Hall of Fame? He made it to the Pro Bowl every year except for his rookie season, and to make up for that he won defensive rookie of the year. He won defensive player of the year in his second season in the league. That’s insane! This man was the face of the Panthers defense. After Cam Newton, this man was the face of the Carolina Panthers. The argument going against him is just like Andrew Luck, he retired at a young age.

[@SenorEscaso]

Lmaoooo at that Wagner disclaimer. Can't ever talk about Luke without Seattle fans butting in talking about Wagner.

[@ebrahima97]

Could say the same lmao

[@BradyIsAfagInHeat]

My brothers a panthers fan and he has a giant hard on for Bobby Wagner hinself.

[@williamjackson5421]

Not even a Seahawks fan but right when he was saying Luke was the best LB of the last whatever I was thinking hmm Bobby Wagner then the disclaimer..literally lol'd.

[@bio1990]

It's the same thing with Rodgers and Brady, Aaron fans can't finish a sentence without somehow mentioning Brady

[@GUNGLADIATOR77]

@@carbonzo6 As a Rams fan, this is very true

[@yousseftamara7772]

Tom Brady: *retires* Brett: So I decided to look at every snap Tom Brady took in the NFL

[@roryschmidt5776]

@Thomas Cusack that's just cause Brady will retire 2029

[@DingoDIDeatmybaby]

@@roryschmidt5776 that's the joke

[@blakehoule6698]

Rory Schmidt that’s the joke dumbass

[@stratdaddy]

Michael thought it was because he has to go through so many snaps

[@roryschmidt5776]

@@blakehoule6698 I interpreted it as being because Brady has so many snaps to look through. Other people in the chain agree w/me. Chill dude, pet a kitten or something.

[@neonfrags9686]

The defensive Peyton Manning of our generation. Hope he goes into coaching to get that ring

[@tamalmeda]

He deserves to be in the booth so everyone can benefit. 😁

[@ethanmoore1315]

Tam Almeda A Keuchly Romo tag team in the booth would be legendary

[@anthonyciancio5727]

Probably won’t because it was a head problem.

[@ab3040]

@@anthonyciancio5727 he had a concussion but recovered. He just felt he wasn't as athletic as other players on the field. But he is still freaky smart. I'm guessing if he still wants to stay close to football he'll go be a college coach, and then later on move back into the NFL.

[@tincanmaniac1931]

@@ethanmoore1315 kuechly would be a much better color announcer than play by play announcer.

[@jameskuhns3544]

One of my favorite Luke plays was in a preseason game against the Patriots. Luke saw something and changed the defense, Brady noticed that and changed the play, Luke watched that and changed the defense *again*, Brady paused for a moment and then called a timeout. May have been preseason but both of them were playing like it wasn't. I'm gonna miss that man on the field, but I'm glad he's doing what's best for himself.

[@dulleyes4406]

Where I need to see this

[@PanthersJDub]

I remember that. Was like a proud papa going checkmate Tom!

[@matthewcrane5294]

I gotta see this when was it

[@PanthersJDub]

@@matthewcrane5294 this year's preseason game

[@jerodmmartinez]

I remember that vividly that’s the game cam hurt his foot also if I remember correctly a meaningless game we both took so serious 😂 it’s cause tom hasn’t beaten a cam led panthers 💯💯👌

[@thatdude8603]

Remember when Julio Jones caught that pass over Kuechly? Everyone was amazed at the catch and it was awesome. But I was amazed Kuechly was step for step with Julio with an actual shot to break up the play. He was amazing.

[@caesar_19]

Luke literally could not have defended it any better

[@haydennharves]

Mr Clean yeah, and against a guy like Julio, sometimes he’ll just get you on a play like that because he’s so good in his own right. Luke played it perfectly

[@reese2105]

When your defending against a great wr like Julio you sometimes just can’t stop them from catching it but what you can do is contest it as best as you can and try to stop a possibly scoring play

[@millertime1202]

Julio Jones caught so many passes no other wide receiver ever could. Even in double coverage JJ is going to get that ball.

[@12packersfan]

I hope Panthers fans remember the time he got a pick 6 in the 2015 NFC Championship game, only to celebrate by helping a fan who fell out of his seat onto the field. Class act all the way around

[@howardbaxter2514]

Oh, we haven't forgotten. We will never forget what he has done for Carolina and our fan base.

[@CarlsonAki]

That play was in the video

[@ephraimkwon66]

I hope Luke comes back as a coach. While he may not be on the field physically, his intellect could still prove to be extremely impactful.

[@braydenjohnson2090]

Ephraim Kwon defensive coordinator he’d be a top 10 positional coach or coordinator

[@sirmag1735]

He's still great physically it's the opposite. The concussions are what did a number on him. Last season, a top 3 linebacker, and started all 16 games.

[@gkdunch]

SirMag what he said is that luke isn't actually on the field, not that he can't play, but he isn't on the field playing

[@BrockMak]

Or on the booth. Imagine Kuechly vs. Romo again, but on the booth?

[@PizzaHutCEO]

SirMag he’s still great mentally. It was just risky for him to keep going. Also he was a top 3 linebacker this season and started all 16 games.

[@stevegreen9127]

Man that bobby wagner bit made me laugh so hard gunna miss luke a lot :(

[@josephdavis1704]

Maurice not every team has had one tho

[@HellfireHellesto]

@@fixedstare sorry. But Willis was a beast... for like 4 yrs... won the defensive player of the year... and started batgling injuries. Willis was phenomenal but just below both Keuchly and Wagner. No ones going to call any linebacker who peaked in yr 4 generational. Even if he had the potential to be so.

[@bosie9135]

As a Seattle fan, the Wagner disclaimer made me laugh as hard as I have Bc of KZbin content as I have in years

[@BaldguyWifi]

Wtf?

[@bosie9135]

Carson Wentz translation cuz ur kinda banged up: funniest shit I’ve seen on KZbin in a while

[@BaldguyWifi]

Adam Bosenberg idk how people think your comment made sense

[@joeeliseo2328]

Probably because most of the relatable jokes for you are about not running the football.

[@josephdavis1704]

AnthonyEliseo95 Eliseo lol

[@sirmag1735]

I'm a Panthers fan.. gonna miss hearing " LUUUUKKKEE " 15 times a game

[@XwingAirsoft]

It won’t be the same :(

[@ollie12]

Grew up hearing that at home games, gonna miss it a lot

[@cindersofcreation]

Same! I'm hopeful for the future but man is it a heartbreaker to lose him. I hope he goes on to coach, his intellect will be of great value to any team!

[@big_body_bizinga9049]

SirMag well you have a new white player

[@ThaProdigy1023]

@@big_body_bizinga9049 I see you're slow much😂 It's not about being "white" or "black"🤦‍♂️ Stay in school kid😂🤷‍♂️

[@bio1990]

Glad someone had the guts to call it how it is, Luke Kuechly is a no doubt Hall Of Famer

[@julienwood577]

Sam Co I think 1st ballot most likely

[@MAJ0ROCEL0T]

@Ian Houk chicken out? Dude fuck off. Keuckly went through some serious head injuries and has enough respect for his body to step away. You obviously never played the sport for any extended time otherwise you'd understand where Keuckly was coming from. Wagner is good but he is NOT as good as Luke Keuckly was. You'll argue until you're blue in the face but Wagner has always been surrounded by a stunningly good support cast whereas the best defenders that has helped Keuckly has been Poe, Short, and Josh Norman

[@andrewmey0302]

Ian Houk yeah cuz wanting to be able to remember your grand kids faces is cHiCkEnInG oUt

[@shanepringle]

HOF yes, first ballot no. The HOF is both about the greatness of the player, and individual achievements. While Luke at his peak prime, may have been as good as the likes of Jack Lambert, Ray Lewis, Mike Singletary or other notable MLB's, his relatively short career I believe disqualifies him as a first ballot inductee. It is the totality of the career, and not just peak prime. The same case for Rob Gronkowski. If anything, Luke's trajectory to the HOF would be similar to Patrick Willis, who at his peak was unanimously considered the best off-ball LB and has just as many individual accolades.

[@shanepringle]

@@MAJ0ROCEL0T In his peak prime, LK was better than Wagz. But LK started to tail off in the second half of the 2016 seasons, and has never quite been the same physically. It is at that point, Wagz surpassed him. I am a fan of both teams and I have honestly watched almost of their games, like 95% of them. I had to argue on both sides, when LK was the best in the league, and when Wagz surpassed him to each fan base. In terms of historical greatness, if Wagz plays 3 or more seasons, he is going to go down as the best of the era because of the longevity. Would you rather have 4 seasons of maybe the best ever, or 8 seasons of still great, but not quite the best?

[@blaise_5011]

Luke is a player that literally everyone wants on their team

[@blaise_5011]

HomeVidEdd yup my bad

[@PizzaHutCEO]

Ian Houk imagine both 😳

[@poolsoup6650]

Ian Houk But what if you had both... and Luke is better

[@reese2105]

Ion since when did Luke “blow his chance” at the ring? Was he playing in the SB alone?

[@Johnny-zs7ho]

Ion imagine thinking he retired becuz he lost the Super Bowl and not because of injuries. That’s crazy

[@Skinney135]

Gonna miss Luke, such a passionate, intelligent, and forceful presence on the field.

[@Horible4]

yada-yada-yada "bobby wagner" something or whatever, there's my reply. idk

[@ElenasDad]

Luke Kuechly is a top 3 MLB of all time easily

[@donsolos]

Damn. He is that good at baseball too?

[@ElenasDad]

@@donsolos Not a joke though he probably would have been a great baseball player too

[@frankschaefer8890]

MIDDLE LINEBACKER

[@jasonbrazil814]

@@frankschaefer8890 issa joke.

[@Bankai2169]

R/woooooosh

[@christianforbes6579]

Luke was the best linebacker I've seen since Lawrence Taylor. Almost precognitive reads of offences, making plays he had no business making. Measure him for his gold jacket now.

[@bradreed8938]

LT was a different animal entirely. He was an amazing pass rusher, not as much of a coverage guy. LT also smoked a lot of crack

[@christianforbes6579]

@@bradreed8938 Agreed - their styles were different, but they could both take control of a game in a way I've not seen very often.

[@bradreed8938]

@@christianforbes6579 I've never seen it out of anyone they way they did. They not only ran the defence, they determined what the offence did

[@Gamer2k4]

@Brad Reed LT was more a rusher than a coverage guy, sure, but sometimes he would just blitz (despite the play saying not to) because it felt right, and would make huge plays as a result.

[@bradreed8938]

@@Gamer2k4 they're both hugely instinctive players, that's what made them great

[@VxAshes]

As a Falcons fan I was crushed hearing about his retirement he was always so fun to watch I can't imagine how heartbroken Panthers fans are right now losing imo the best linebacker in the NFL

[@PizzaHutCEO]

Ashes it’s terrible, is the answer. It’s like you guys losing Julio 😭

[@ryapowa]

As a Saints fan, any year now we'll be losing our best player in franchise history so I know how you Panthers fans feel. I'm torn about whether I want Brees back for as long as Brady plays or whether to just give the keys to Teddy Bridgewater.

[@PizzaHutCEO]

ryapowa I will be sad as well when Brees retires even though I’m a Panthers fan. What’s frustrating is that whether it’s Teddy or Taysom or somebody else, I have a feeling you’ll still be a problem for us.

[@ryapowa]

@@PizzaHutCEO We have a strong core of players and it doesn't help matters much for you guys that Kuechly retired. Weirdly enough, I'm going to miss our Fullback Zach Line who also retired recently. To be honest, I have no idea how Mickey Loomis plans on bringing Brees back considering that we have to pay Brees in 2020 whether he's on the roster or not

[@zacleopard]

@@ryapowa at least Saints fans are somewhat prepared for Brees never playing again and have time to process their emotions. The Luke Kuechly retirement was very sudden and not really anticipated. Carolina fans were shocked and heartbroken, like the love their life just broke up with them unexpectedly lol

[@ryanpotts9163]

Brett made the most meta joke of the year already lol

[@TheTeremaster]

I remember watching tape on Keuchly to improve my own play at LB and one play i saw made me give up completely. The offense motioned a TE across and ran him sift on a misdirect, it was perfectly executed too. The entire defense goes to the right but Keuchly jumps one gap to the left to completely blow up the run right in the gap. I have no idea how he did it, nothing he could've read post snap would've tipped him off. I then realised this man can not be imitated

[@williamapple7705]

First NFL jersey I ever owned :( Luke is a legend.

[@JohnNiiggington]

Me too and I'm a bears fan lol

[@reese2105]

Mathis, Austin no Khalil Mack jersey? lmao

[@Mike.Ivory.Music7]

Brett, that was a really sweet send-off of you...well said, and downright touching...I almost teared up. Thanks, Luke!

[@PizzaHutCEO]

Michael Smith I agree. I really needed this.

[@Mike.Ivory.Music7]

@@PizzaHutCEO I'm guessing you're a Panthers fan...I can only imagine...I'm a Jags fan, so..

[@PizzaHutCEO]

Michael Smith yeah we essentially just ended an era this year with the losses of Luke, Thomas Davis, and Cam and Greg (potentially very soon) and it hurts. But hopefully Rhule can build a new foundation around CMC.

[@PizzaHutCEO]

Michael Smith I know Jags fans have been going through it for years, so I hope Minshew is the real deal. You guys deserve it.

[@Mike.Ivory.Music7]

@@PizzaHutCEO thanks...yeah Minshew looked good, so we'll see if it pans out.

[@lavarballscousin9391]

Not even a panthers fan but I’ll miss him

[@kaffenated1208]

FraustWyvern 2112 Kinda late to reply, but as a Seattle fan I’m really sad Luke retired

[@austinrenwick5177]

KZbin just removed the video of the coach punching the 9 year old kid because it “violates child safety policy.” Sorry guys, nothing I can do about this😕 Edit: I just want to clarify I understand KZbin’s reasoning behind taking the video down. The video was showing child abuse and I should’ve considered that before uploading it. My main problem is that major news channels have posted the exact same clip and faced no repercussions for it. Edit 2: Ok, A LOT of people do not understand what I’m saying. Other news channels have posted the exact same video on their own KZbin channels. So if KZbin’s logic is that the video violates child safety privacy, then why isn’t it being taken down on every channel?

[@Chidsuey]

Thank you. This was cathartic. I grew up knowing only disappointment with my home town's sports, and thus became apathetic until my family moved to Charlotte in 2007. I became a Panthers fan after college in 2010, and haven't looked back. I was gifted my first jersey by my future wife a few years later and I've worn 59 every season since. This has been the most devastating sports tragedy I've ever dealt with, and I grew up in Cleveland. Thank you again for the respect and the memories. This helps. Onward and upward. Keep pounding.

[@12packersfan]

Gosh first Luck now Kuechly. I wonder if retiring early could become the norm for star players

[@dominic64tblightning24]

both of those guys retired before brady damn imagine in 2014 if you told someone that

[@dchiznit209]

If I were a player I would seriously consider it also

[@t4d0W]

There are many factors and recent example in the last two decades for some of these guys to want to hang it up early and be able to enjoy life after athletics. Not everyone is built for longevity but that is all the more reason to celebrate some of these guys and their on field accomplishments and what they brought to the game.

[@vroomvroomfam309]

All I’m saying is we better not lose mahomes, and I’m not a chiefs fan but I do love watching him

[@Flow_Easy]

Not to mention if they've been jerked around by their respective organizations which luck and Luke have but they love the team and city they play in I don't see why not retire. Some players don't want to go to another team just because their current ones can't figure their mess out

[@kumarghimirey8015]

As a Seahawks fan, I must thank you for following Seattle Law

[@manug3434]

Kill-A-Bite 1 yard

[@Besik91]

Upvote for an "Irish Man"-Long episode about Luke! I would watch it 3 times at least 😂 Do it Brett! 😉

[@KJdatdude77]

Appreciate this video as a Panthers fan who is still emotionally recovering from Kuechlys retirement 😭

[@jacksonwright6029]

It hurts, it is all I can say. I was already suffering from a bad day before his retirement. His suprise retirement was almost the most sour cherry on top of a crap filled ice cream of a day.

[@xshakespearex1]

I still come back to this video every few months. Thanks Brett for making this.

[@DylannDopee]

As a cowboys fan, the back to back picks was MY favorite Luke Kuechly moment.

[@veitcall]

As a Seahawks fan: I always dreaded Kuechly and I agree that he's one of the greatest Linebackers of this generation. Great video! (And, obviously: Great disclaimer!)

[@fatmn]

Thank you for these in depth analyses, your videos strengthen my love of football :D

[@mikelake2796]

beautiful video, Brett. The heartfelt send off at the end was a dose of closure I didn't know I needed

[@yuckfoutube120]

Brett you're making me cry :( Gonna miss Luke so much. GOAT

[@047Kenny]

Brett you’ve taught an average joe like me so much. I hope you get a coaching job one day you analyze film like a pro for sure

[@jalexandr55]

That was a very well done piece! Thank you!

[@alk.2100]

loved the breakdown. 10/10 would watch again

[@ghost.patrols]

Damn, I knew he was smart because everyone told me he was smart, but I never truly grasped HOW smart until now. Great video, great player, so sad to see him go.

[@namavoid3266]

Wish he was still playing, but glad my team doesn’t have to play him anymore.

[@bthorn5035]

I love informative videos like these. My son is a budding linebacker in HS. I only have so much experience to share with him so videos like these are super helpful. Thank you for posting.

[@woodchuck1946]

Nicely done Brett. Thanks

[@Frank-gh3gn]

God I'm gonna miss yelling "LUKE" every time he made a tackle

[@PanthersJDub]

I tap a Luke picture before I walk out the door to remind me to use my head and let my actions speak for myself. Horribly sad and I thank you Brett for seeing the game the way that I and Keuchley do. Work at a sports bar and constantly call out plays just like Luke and with your knowledge I am sure you do to. But he was so much better. Like you said in a class of one. Sad sad 😔 KEEP POUNDING LUKE

[@UrsinsJerk]

Another great break down Brett!! Thank you for what you do, keep up the good work

[@mikelake2796]

I got a mid-roll ad in the middle of your final sentence haha. Great vid. This and your farewell to Andrew Luck are two of my favorites from you. - long time subscriber

[@Benji_ZZZ]

Luke has more tackles, tackles for losses, interceptions, forced fumbles, pass defenses, and touchdowns than Bobby. Luke is also one of 2 players ever to win DPOY & DROY in their first 2 seasons. He has more pro bowls as well as more 1st team all-pro nods. How/Why people think Wagner belongs in the same breathe as Luke is beyond me.

[@T3rminata]

NFL awards are media and fan awards. The reason why Wagner is considered better than Kuechly because over the course of the last 3-4 years around the time that Seattle put more on his shoulders instead of L.O.B Wagner has been literally shattering PFF records in tackles. He has more interceptions than touchdowns given up. one of 6 players to ever do that so far. Kuechly isn't one of them. They literally have him as one of the best run defenders of this generation. Exact words they've said. Also hes the only off ball linebacker to record three consecutive single-season pass-rushing grades of 85.0 or more(Wagner 91.0 past 3 years). pass rush win rate of 27% Kuechly 15%. He's also the 1st and 2nd place record holder for most consecutive tackles without a miss. Last year he was 1st in coverage grade, run defense grade and overall grade. And his career isn't over. So I hope that clears why people put Wagner in the same breathe as Kuechly. Don't be disrespectful.

[@roli3027]

@@T3rminata he also gives up a shit ton of yards in coverage, Luke better, aint close. Literally only seahawks fans will say Wagner is better

[@T3rminata]

@@roli3027 lol baseless arguement points love them. Theres about a 200 yard difference in yardage given up. And if you wanna give that slight edge to Kuechly. Go right ahead. But Wagner grossly tops Kuechly in all other areas. I also don't know if you bothered to read my last comment. But I'm pretty sure I was saying for multiple years PFF has said Wagner is better. They aren't Literally only Seahawk fans. They get paid to do specifically this shit. It doesn't matter what anyone says anyways hawk fans or whoever. Thats why pff does what they do. Lol you can't debate these numbers they're clear as day. Every snap of every game goes into it.

[@roli3027]

@@T3rminata PFF lmao.

[@T3rminata]

@@roli3027 Lol they're more credible than anyone the commenter of this comment section has brought up for Kuechly. But I guess that's most Kuechly fans. Ignorant

[@zackwhodat8474]

Saints fan here, Luke will be missed by everyone, even his rival team. Truly one of the best Linebackers of all time! Who Dat ⚜️

[@moosa3956]

dude your opening and closing monologues are soo good, they tie everything together so perfectly

[@josephkirsh6464]

Thank you Brett. Luke is and will likely always be my favorite all time player. His retirement was a gut punch to every Panther fan. I've never seen a player beloved in a city like him. We all thank him and wish him the best.

[@RCunderscore]

okay but the wagner thing is so true xD Im a seahawks fan, can confirm. Just trying to follow the law sir.

[@brandonoflight8274]

Nice to see the Panthers get some love!

[@lancedorman1290]

What a beautiful video Brett!!! What a great way to pay the man tribute!!! LEGENDARY!!!! We will miss you Luke...

[@ejdolo]

2:39 you didnt have to call me out like that. that shit was hilarious 😂

[@RichySama]

I’ve never seen Wagner pick off my boy Romo tho.

[@lenigga6929]

Picks aren’t the only stat that matters but Wagner is better

[@PizzaHutCEO]

Big Boi 54 I mean now he is for sure without Luke to counter him. The force is out of balance.

[@Al3jandr0101]

I'm a Cowboy fan, but I have to give the edge to Luke. If the Cowboys had the chance to get either of those two with the knowledge that Bobby would have a longer career than Luke, I would still take Luke. Those 8 years were amazing. Making the defense change on the fly to stop an offense is the apex of playing defensive football.

[@lenigga6929]

Luke kuechly at 9 or Bobby Wagner at 47 I think Bobby Wagner is the better player considering draft pick value and production and durability

[@BrowniesByTheLake]

@@lenigga6929 lol. Luke has better stats is damn near every major defensive category.

[@rkbelmont1138]

At some time I wondered how it'd have been to have Luke Kuechly and Patrick Willis on the same team.

[@Michaelation08]

OP lol

[@shanepringle]

He sort of did because in 2015, Thomas Davis was also a first team all-pro, and if I'm being honest, maybe had the better overall season. LK was still great, but peak LK was 2013 and 2014.

[@Noob-uh4ee]

Great Video, absolutely loved it

[@DrAmazingful]

This is a GREAT video. Went to the same high school as Keuchly-- crazy to see a hometown guy become a legend

[@Mattyoftheboy]

I felt like that new Troy Aikman meme that's been going around when I first saw his announcement. It's so sad to see a generational talent on our team retire in his prime. I wish you the best LUUUUUUUUUUKE

[@Cuda-the-Dog]

Just as I was thinking " this dude is really about to just snub bobby wagner like this" the wagner disclaimer pops up. Good man. 👍 go hawks!

[@adamdixon6326]

Absolutely amazing video Brett

[@amichainachshoni9000]

Great piece

[@architchawla6278]

I'm a Falcons fan, and for the last 8 years, there was never any doubt in my mind that Luke Kuechly was the undisputed best player at any position in the NFC South. It just wasn't a competition.

[@Speedster___]

Amen

[@watabo7257]

Can we get a moment of silence for Luke Kuechly......................... as a packer fan I wish I had you on my packers and have a great life after football

[@anthonymendez1997]

oofgud 69 You had Clay Matthews and now have the Smith duo. You had good alternatives I would say though the years.

[@watabo7257]

@@anthonymendez1997 yeah but you don't get another luke kuechly every year

[@gizmoman2388]

That Bobb Wagner skit was great! I love how you add comedy to in depth film analysis! Your awesome!

[@TNealFitness]

Great video man!

[@jonahcarpenter6580]

Seahawks fan here, this is my obligatory Wagner comment to maintain my twelfth man status. Great vid as always Brett

[@HozayQueso]

Curious if this will catch on..where players are less concerned about stats and wins and more about getting paid and getting out as soon as possible.

[@PRodLyftz]

I think it's already happening. NFL's been around long enough to know that CTE, and going broke is a real thing and can happen to anyone. "Take care of y'alls mentals, take care of y'alls chicken"

[@jakejacoby5191]

Jose Queso he retired because of repeated head injuries he was worried about the rest of his life Luke definitely loved football more than anything but he can’t throw away his health

[@jackkaestner9969]

If that’s the trend I can’t see nfl players getting that guaranteed money they covet so much

[@FastTransformer]

It's not worth it to put your health on the line longer than your big pay day if your team is trash

[@johnnyquest1370]

Another top notch video from Brett. Keep it up brother

[@stephenlasher1095]

Nice video and breakdown of his game

[@danielkreuzer618]

As a panthers fan watching this mad me sad

[@vogonford]

Obligatory "BUT BOBBY WAGNER" Seahawks fan comment here.

[@BrettKollmann]

There it is.

[@vogonford]

@@BrettKollmann You can apologize with a Bobby video

[@047Kenny]

vogonford lmaooo

[@c2shifty368]

Derek Savage lmao clowney has one accidental hit on wentz and now he is “dirty” stfu

[@mokaPCP]

@Derek Savage You know you're a butthurt eagLs fan when you bring up clowney in a totally unrelated video lmfaoo just let it go man next year maybe you get in the playoffs again who knows

[@jokur3]

Yep Luke Thank You. Thank you for your play between the lines and outside them.

[@nikvedder4525]

Videos like this remind me why I love football so much

[@nickkamp9695]

As a Seattle fan. And an owner of a Wagner jersey. I loved watching Kuechly play and i will for sure miss the Wagner vs Kuechly debates. Wagner and Kuechly definitely made the MLB position my favorite position on the field

[@Jadix]

There isn't a Wagner vs Kuechly debate.

[@nickkamp9695]

@@Jadix what makes you say that?

[@jackjukescott3317]

luke kuechly was so good just to many injuries

[@MAD2281]

Thank you Brett. Thank you so much for this video. I can’t even describe how hard this week was as a Panthers fan after, probably, the franchise’s best player ever stepped away from the field. Watching football will never be the same again without him for me

[@PizzaHutCEO]

We will never be the same, I believe. Not without him coming back as a coach.

[@trevormadden4301]

Great work Brett

[@natebeal18]

I need Carolina to hire him as Linebacker coach that way he can make 3 Kuechly clones for us. Not nearly as great, but still better than what we have now...

[@williamapple7705]

The fact that he couldn't morph Shaq into one such player speaks volumes to how amazing Luke was. Shaq is an intelligent player with great athleticism and even with all those years backing up 2 pro bowlers he couldn't figure out the defense quite like Luke. Luke is just a freak of nature.

[@PizzaHutCEO]

We gotta hire some Patriots staffers who know the secrets of the Kraft cloning company. Then we sign a surprise free agent “Duke Beakly”

[@natebeal18]

@@williamapple7705 I know that. Lol. Never said he was replaceable at all. He is a generational talent.

[@natebeal18]

@@PizzaHutCEO as if. Lol.

[@connor7396]

So luke is good but... LeTs TaLk AbOuT WaGnEr

[@ThaProdigy1023]

@FraustWyvern 2112 Faster yes, but smarter?????? No.. I hope you're kidding😂😂 Cause If you also look at raw stats nobody has more tackles in Luke's 8year span.. Luke has more Tackles, tackles for loss, pass deflections, and ints than Wagner. Luke has also won defensive player of the year and defensive rookie of the year.. Has bobby??? No.. If you wanna bring up rings that's a TEAM achievement unlike DPOTY which is a SELF achievement.. Luke is the more better LB, but bobby is def number 2 and now number 1 cause Luke is done.

[@johnascurry8100]

Great video my friend!!

[@tomgio1]

👍 I didn’t understand most of the technical breakdowns, but that’s fine by me, because the overarching message of Kuechly’s leadership, influence, physical play, and football smarts came shining through. Thank you for this great tribute.

[@norrisrico]

Pure class Brett, that was a wonderful well put thank you For Luke K. That's why I feel you are the best in the business at this and I look forward to your video classes. And watching this one tells me you are a high character dude as well. Luke was an incredible player. Sure could use some of your wisdom on whom Detroit should take at 3....?

[@CaleebTalib]

Best video you’ve put out in a while. Got me emotional and I’m not even a Panthers fan

[@fernandocadena344]

As always, great video.

[@xerosolar307]

I got into football pretty freaking late imo, and just like a year ago I found out about the amazing and insane reads Luke could do, he instantly became one of my favorite players because I love the nerdy side of football, I love videogames, and I love looking at football like a real-life turn-based strategy team game, and this guy knew the game, knew the tricks, and had the instincts, I firmly believe that to have success in this life, it's easier to work smart than to work hard, and Luke did them both

[@thomasfoldvik]

Damn good episode Brett. You did your homework, thank you for your insights and effort!!

[@queenlolo3276]

god bless u brett u just upload more than ever

[@carterhenley75]

I love your vids so much!

[@prestoncox585]

*KEEP POUNDING* 👊👊

[@johnmcc5896]

Thank you Luke. Hope we can see you in the NFL in the future as a coach.

[@jerodmmartinez]

Luke was the reason I fell back in love with football and I’m so sad I’ll miss my guy forever I’m getting his #59 next to my 2015 panther tattoo really wish we could’ve got SB champs under but maybe in the future.

[@isaacava920]

This is one of my favorite videos

[@blackitachi6935]

I can see why Luke would jump that route. It's a nice little play design for that kind of defense to sneak that route underneath by manipulating everyone over the top or underneath the route ran. Just a great awareness by Luke and an incredible understanding of offensive concepts.

[@bennyboo5000]

Great video

[@justynrodrigues2685]

It's crazy how quick this video goes. When you were wrapping it up I had to pause because I thought it was a short video

[@kysmf4985]

I met Luke when he came to Boston collage to retire his jersey, sad I won’t be able to see him play again . But he’s a very nice guy . Can’t wait to see him in the HOF !

[@TheTEN24]

Geez what a beast man. Gonna miss seeing him play, crazy how versatile he is and good at his position.

[@jamalwarris4071]

Good video brett

[@matsulouer8837]

Brett I haven't even started the video yet but thank you for making this.

[@connorhfishing213]

I still miss him playing bro what a talent

[@MoeSaidH]

if this video was longer that it actually made the irishman look short, i would've happily watch it all. BRILLIANT