WildBills Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Bring him in McClappy. Sean can show Luke how to keep the boys in the game with his intense clapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Stalkiness resumes unabated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 The obvious place to break in is Carolina, where he lives and has been connected all these years, the way KW did here last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I've heard of him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I would WAAAY rather have him as a player vs coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: A point that perhaps that is not the example we want our best players to follow, to retire in only 8 years at the age of 28. Well I doubt he would talk them into it... usually your employer wants you hyping whatever product they are selling... Edited January 19, 2020 by Sherlock Holmes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 2 hours ago, yungmack said: The obvious place to break in is Carolina, where he lives and has been connected all these years, the way KW did here last season. Except that Carolina just changed coaching staffs, which may have a bearing on his retirement decision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Cant hurt, he would be like the veteran presence McD likes to have at each position. Also being a McDermott guy you know he is a hard working intelligent guy and would make a great coach. On 1/18/2020 at 3:05 PM, Lurker said: I'd expect him to be in demand by the 'Skins as well... Have to believe working for the Pegula s would be a better situation than Schneider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Bring him in. Then see if he gets the itch to come back and play come playoff time and only wants to play for the Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 From today's Peter King piece. It immediately made me think of Edmunds and what a great coach Kuechly would be for a young LB corps here in Buffalo: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/01/20/patrick-mahomes-chiefs-49ers-super-bowl-liv-fmia-peter-king/ King: Three years ago, I went to Charlotte to record a podcast conversation with Kuechly. My favorite part of the pod was when I asked: What advice would you have for young linebackers who want to play like Luke Kuechly? Kuechly: “I think the biggest thing is being able to get off blocks and shed (Edmunds biggest weakness). That’s engaging and disengaging, so use of hands and understanding where to strike offensive lineman. You get ‘em in the chest and you get their hands off you. Because if you’re blocked, you can’t make plays. So that’s the biggest thing. You gotta just separate for just a second. You don’t have to throw him, you just gotta get off him. Use of hands is the biggest thing. “The second thing is effort. Just play hard (which is Edmunds greatest strength). As a linebacker, if you’re running, if you’re playing hard, you’re gonna be in the right spot more times than not. You’re gonna make a lot of plays. That’s one of the biggest things that I’ve learned: Playing hard and effort beats everything else." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) 22 hours ago, yungmack said: The obvious place to break in is Carolina, where he lives and has been connected all these years, the way KW did here last season. He’s not connected with anyone there anymore on the staff, it’s a new scheme, Etc. Nothing tying him to the Panthers except his legacy as a player. The more obvious place to break in would be anywhere that the coaches and defensive system he played in is currently. His wife is a doctor in the Charlotte area though, could be an issue. Edited January 20, 2020 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 This type of thing gets posted a lot--great NFL players coaching. How often has it happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: He’s not connected with anyone there anymore on the staff, it’s a new scheme, Etc. Nothing tying him to the Panthers except his legacy as a player. The more obvious place to break in would be anywhere that the coaches and defensive system he played in is currently. His wife is a doctor in the Charlotte area though, could be an issue. Agreed. Breaking away from his legacy in Charlotte would give him more freedom to just focus on coaching and personal growth. Buffalo would be ideal. We have a great medical system here, so his wife would have many options. He and his wife are devout Catholics, so we check the box on that aspect of their life. And finally, what better place for a young family (2-year old twin boys) to grow up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: This type of thing gets posted a lot--great NFL players coaching. How often has it happened? After they retire, most players don't want to put in the hours it takes to move into coaching. Kuechly seems like the kind of guy who would, just like these guys... https://bleacherreport.com/articles/869309-top-26-former-nfl-players-turned-coaches#slide24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 49 minutes ago, Lurker said: After they retire, most players don't want to put in the hours it takes to move into coaching. Kuechly seems like the kind of guy who would, just like these guys... https://bleacherreport.com/articles/869309-top-26-former-nfl-players-turned-coaches#slide24 In the past 30 years that list has maybe 2 great players as coaches (Ditka, Singletary) and 1 very good (Harbaugh). Either way..26 in 50 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: In the past 30 years that list has maybe 2 great players as coaches (Ditka, Singletary) and 1 very good (Harbaugh). Either way..26 in 50 years. That's was a 30-second Google search. I'm sure a little more digging would come up with a longer list. LBs and defensive players also seem more successful as coaches than offensive guys, based on that quick scan of the Interwebs. BTW, are you dyspeptic by nature or did you perfect it over time? Asking for a friend... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 this would be a fantastic addition. Just great. you have a guy who can take over as LB coach, and then if anyone poaches Frazier, could perhaps be a DC in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 1/18/2020 at 3:37 PM, Don Otreply said: So, on a scale of 1-10, ten being the most likely, how likely is Buffalo his landing spot? I think if Luke is serious, Buffalo is 60/40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I would expect him to take a year off, heal up and relax. If Hines Ward can coach and for the Jets no less kuechly can probably latch on anywhere he feels is his best chance to progress and climb the tree. Everyone has a shot, but Rivera has to be the front runner. His players mostly loved him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 53 minutes ago, RyanC883 said: this would be a fantastic addition. Just great. you have a guy who can take over as LB coach, and then if anyone poaches Frazier, could perhaps be a DC in a few years. how do you know this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 5 hours ago, Lurker said: That's was a 30-second Google search. I'm sure a little more digging would come up with a longer list. LBs and defensive players also seem more successful as coaches than offensive guys, based on that quick scan of the Interwebs. BTW, are you dyspeptic by nature or did you perfect it over time? Asking for a friend... Those were the best over 50 years. Said so right in the title. The article proves the exceptions, not the rule. Pointing that out to you as a way of disagreeing with you certainly does not give me (or anyone, I would imagine) dyspepsia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfield45 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) On 1/18/2020 at 3:31 PM, atlbillsfan1975 said: Kuechly had a lot of nice things to say about Tremaine after their practice in preseason. If nothing else have him spend some time with Tremaine on his approach to film study. Kuechly was notorious for logging film time and notes on offensive players, systems, and coaches. Kuechly is arguably one of the smartest LB's to ever play in the NFL. he reads the eyes of a QB better than most DB's in the league. he would be an amazing coach and future DC Edited January 21, 2020 by Penfield45 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Interesting quotes from Beane in MMQB... ...from Bills GM Brandon Beane, who was director of football operations and assistant GM in Carolina during Kuechly’s first six years. “He’s the rare guy who had it all,” said Beane. “He’s super smart, his instincts are a 12 on a scale of 1–10 and his work ethic’s at the same level. And it’s very rare that someone with the instincts, smarts and athleticism he had still has drive like he did. On Thursday nights during the week, I’d walk down there and he’s got every linebacker still there with them, teaching them how to watch film, what to look for. The coaches would be gone, and I’d see them grabbing food that was set out for the coaches and going back to work. I don’t know many like him. Usually people that have the talent might not have the same drive. So he had the whole thing and he wanted to help others.” To that end, Beane remembered a good example of that from the 2015 NFC title game. Kuechly picked the ball off and ran it all the way back—the game was pretty much done, the Panthers were going to the Super Bowl. And as he ran through the end zone, a fan who was, let’s say, overserved tumbled from the stands. Instead of celebrating, Kuechly stopped, went over, and helped the guy back to his seat. “That’s Luke Kuechly in a nutshell,” said Beane. And maybe the highest compliment Beane could give Kuechly—in 2018, as badly as he and Sean McDermott wanted find a quarterback for the offense, they just as much wanted one for their defense, because they saw the difference a good one could make. Which is part of why they traded up for Tremaine Edmunds. https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/01/21/patrick-mahomes-chiefs-mike-kafka-nick-bosa-nfl-news-notes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 On 1/18/2020 at 2:58 PM, RiotAct said: Come to daddy. I mean, Buffalo. https://billswire.usatoday.com/2020/01/22/buffalo-bills-brandon-beane-potential-coach-luke-kuechly/ With the front office’s connection to the Carolina Panthers, the Buffalo Bills would undoubtedly love to add linebacker Luke Kuechly. Well that’s not happening, considering Kuechly retired from playing pro football last week after eight seasons. “(Kuechly is) the rare guy who had it all,” Beane said. “He’s super smart, his instincts are a 12 on a scale of 1–10 and his work ethic’s at the same level. And it’s very rare that someone with the instincts, smarts and athleticism he had still has drive like he did. On Thursday nights during the week, I’d walk down there and he’s got every linebacker still there with them, teaching them how to watch film, what to look for.” scooped again by Yolo note to self .... read current pages firth then post 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 On 1/18/2020 at 1:32 PM, JGMcD2 said: Saw that Kuechly doesn’t want to completely leave football behind and he’s specifically interested in coaching. I’m going to do everyone’s favorite thing and make the McDermott - Carolina connection. Bob Babich is a great coach but bringing Kuechly in as an assistant could help Tremaine take another huge leap this year. This would be really cool to see. EDIT: https://www.profootballrumors.com/2020/01/luke-kuechly-eyeing-coachingconsulting-gig I read that Rhule has asked him to be a part of his coaching staff working with the linebackers . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/04/12/luke-kuechly-looking-for-a-way-to-stay-involved-with-football/ ‘Luke Kuechly looking for a way to stay involved with football’ Quote Kuechly told Tirico he hopes to “find a way to stay involved in football somehow.” He mentioned coaching, a front office role and broadcasting as possibilities and discussed seeing Jason Witten, Tony Romo and Ronde Barber in the latter role as something that held some appeal. “Those guys, you can tell that they played at a high level and they still have the ability to stay involved with the game,” Kuechly said. “I think that part is something that’s attractive to me just in the sense that they played it and are still involved it in an interesting role.” Kuechly also said he’s discussed coaching with former teammate and current Panthers special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn, who told him it felt like the closest he could come to actually playing the game. Kuechly didn’t say whether he had any offers in either area, but Panthers head coach Matt Rhule did say in January that he’d want Kuechly on his staff at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 He’d be better off here than in Carolina. I think it is hard to transition from a player to a coach in the same place. You now become sort of in charge of your peers. Although there are a good number of his former peers here. But because of his intelligence and understanding of the game, it would seem like he’d be the kind of guy that would excel as a future coach. If I were first starting out as a coach and wanted to learn from guys it doesn’t get much better than Sean McDermott, Leslie Frazier, Bob Babich. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Buffalo makes sense but staying in Carolina with his family would seem to be more important. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxbomber21 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 On 1/18/2020 at 3:37 PM, Don Otreply said: So, on a scale of 1-10, ten being the most likely, how likely is Buffalo his landing spot? Hopefully a 12. Is there any rule against having a player / coach in the NFL, like they did back in the day with baseball? Plus he doesn't even need to be a starter he can be Edmunds backup / coach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Just Joshin' said: Buffalo makes sense but staying in Carolina with his family would seem to be more important. You would think considering his wife is a doctor there. But what’s taking so long then on a job offer from Rhule. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 On January 20, 2020 at 11:19 AM, Mr. WEO said: In the past 30 years that list has maybe 2 great players as coaches (Ditka, Singletary) and 1 very good (Harbaugh). Either way..26 in 50 years. Patriots fan forgot Vrabel? Or was he UN-personed for daring to knock you out of the playoffs? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 2 hours ago, 4merper4mer said: Patriots fan forgot Vrabel? Or was he UN-personed for daring to knock you out of the playoffs? 3 month old post. Creeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 1 hour ago, 4merper4mer said: Patriots fan forgot Vrabel? Or was he UN-personed for daring to knock you out of the playoffs? Not to mention there are plenty of guys who became good position coaches or coordinators if not necessarily head coaches. Pepper Johnson, Jim Haslett, Herman Edwards, Tony Dungy, Leslie Frazier, Ron Rivera, Mike Munchak, Mike Mularkey, Dan Reeves, Jack Del Rio, Dick Jauron, Jason Garrett, Tom Landry, Art Shell, Jeff Fisher, Todd Bowles, Tom Flores, Doug Pederson, Bill Cowher, Don Shula. I'm sure there are more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 45 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: 3 month old post. Creeper. The page just popped to the front today. But you're not paranoid......just because everyone is out to get you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 1 hour ago, 4merper4mer said: The page just popped to the front today. But you're not paranoid......just because everyone is out to get you. Not paranoid. Hats off to a poster who takes his fetish to its zenith. HOF'er..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Mr. WEO said: Not paranoid. Hats off to a poster who takes his fetish to its zenith. HOF'er..... I don't think they even make zeniths anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Joining the Panthers front office as a pro scout https://www.panthers.com/news/luke-kuechly-joins-front-office-pro-scout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 5 hours ago, JoeF said: Joining the Panthers front office as a pro scout https://www.panthers.com/news/luke-kuechly-joins-front-office-pro-scout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 The next Dan Morgan. With his intelligence, playing experience and alleged film brilliance/dedication I think this is a great fit for him. Good luck Luke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: The next Dan Morgan. With his intelligence, playing experience and alleged film brilliance/dedication I think this is a great fit for him. Good luck Luke. We need to promote him quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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