He Was NFL's Best Defensive Player, Then He Disappeared

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @LongestYardProductions
    @LongestYardProductions  Месяц назад +6

    Unfortunately we got smashed by the copyright monster. You will notice some odd jumps from around 3:50-4:10. We do apologize for the inconvenience - hopefully you will still understand how GOOD Luke Kuechly was.😔

  • @frankieC1023
    @frankieC1023 Месяц назад +71

    Concussions,that`s why he retired.Superb linebacker,one of the best, when he played.He wanted to be able to remember his kids names when and IF he reached 50.Great decision on his part!

    • @johnneill5960
      @johnneill5960 22 дня назад +1

      I’ve had 13 concussions- been blown up 4 times in Iraq and Afghanistan. I was 100 percent disabled by SS 100 by DOD and 100 by VA and that ain’t no easy feat . Between my PTSD and my TBI’s I’ve been a wreck since I was 43 . We’ve already decided to donate my brain. My only saving grace is whatever life I have left I have a fantastic support system with my wife and dog . Take care of your grape kids it can’t be replaced .

  • @GarySchumacher-z3y
    @GarySchumacher-z3y Месяц назад +38

    Smart man, smart player nothing but Respect man !

  • @kingofkingz235
    @kingofkingz235 Месяц назад +33

    He didn't disappear he retired 💯

    • @michaelinminn
      @michaelinminn 23 дня назад +1

      Exactly!
      I'm think'n Barry Sanders, too.

    • @b.2392
      @b.2392 11 дней назад

      @@michaelinminn Click bait!

  • @keithpeterson6108
    @keithpeterson6108 Месяц назад +11

    He was an absolute BEAST!! The complete package & elite in every aspect.

  • @RichardStanczak
    @RichardStanczak Месяц назад +18

    In no way is this a tragedy. Kuechely had a fantastic college career, and then played eight outstanding seasons in the NFL. By the way, eight years is a long NFL career.
    He made the smart decision to end his career while he was still “healthy”. Hat tip to this man.

  • @nickmaihofer1084
    @nickmaihofer1084 Месяц назад +8

    Dude is a legend. Good on him for looking out for the long term.

  • @webmeister5000
    @webmeister5000 Месяц назад +12

    Based on his production in the 8 years he played in the league, Luke Kuechly should be in the Hall Of Fame period.

  • @paulwhite4855
    @paulwhite4855 22 дня назад +3

    It is difficult to see a great player give up his passion that he has known from childhood.😮😮😮 What a player!!!

  • @300deebo
    @300deebo 24 дня назад +3

    I'm a fan. I'm not disappointed. Long-term health is the #1 priority. Luke was a great player, and I wish him all the best.

  • @CYB3RMADNESS
    @CYB3RMADNESS Месяц назад +6

    Dude was smart as much as I miss seeing him play I’m happy he did what he wanted to do him,Patrick Willis and cam chancellor they all went out young but they all made a impact

  • @kingfish4242
    @kingfish4242 5 часов назад

    Saints fan here. Panthers were our rival,but I have great respect for Keuchly. When I saw him sitting on the field crying it scared me. Concussions are no joke. He made a wise decision to retire early. I just pray there is no long term damage.

  • @mannyr8795
    @mannyr8795 Месяц назад +21

    He didn’t disappear he retired due to concussions

    • @dougbones7095
      @dougbones7095 Месяц назад +1

      The author uses disappear to draw more views.

  • @yourdashingheroidol7909
    @yourdashingheroidol7909 2 дня назад

    It was an absolute pleasure to watch Kuechly play the game! Even as a born and raised Pats fan, I always loved watching Luke on the field! His career at B.C was other worldly! What he did on the field didn't seem possible! Literally racking up video game stat lines that you couldn't match playing Madden on easy! He was the most "can't miss" NFL prospect heading into the draft that I have seen in my lifetime and I was shocked he was on the board at #9 overall! Over FIVE HUNDRED tackles in THREE seasons!!!
    It still seems unfathomable to think that his acclimation to the pro game was so seamless! Such an immediate impact for Carolina! He was the total package.... Strong, fast, fluid ,savvy and a work ethic that somehow surpassed his physical ability! I was seriously so struck when he announced his retirement! I obviously respect his decision! You KNOW that so much thought went into such a decision for a man like him! I wish we got to see him play longer but in a shortened career, he literally couldn't have done more for his team and fans of the game! Thanks for all the great memories #59/#40(B.C) ya' fucking dynamo!

  • @joeblow2069
    @joeblow2069 Месяц назад +8

    He simply got out before his brain was damaged. Nothing tragic.
    He is a hall of fame player for sure.
    We see more of this now. Guys do not just keep playing until they cannot any longer.
    Center Travis Frederick retired early also.

  • @billybussey
    @billybussey 2 дня назад

    I personally like when players retire early. Leave the fans wanting more and remembering you at your best. Good philosophy in life I think.

  • @hi_wifi_guy
    @hi_wifi_guy Месяц назад +7

    He didn't disappear, he retired. He's smart to do so while he still was relatively healthy.

    • @kingofkingz235
      @kingofkingz235 Месяц назад

      Wow, I just wrote that same thing without even looking at any comments 😱

  • @Profeex22
    @Profeex22 Месяц назад +3

    Shoutout to you for saying my name correctly I rarely get that pleasure that was dope

  • @bigholmes7
    @bigholmes7 Месяц назад +6

    Great video. Luke is a very thoughtful young man. He is a big part of our community around Charlotte.

  • @jdt7637
    @jdt7637 19 дней назад

    Respect for him walking away and using his smarts for more than just highlights on RUclips 👏🏻

  • @rajeshbista2690
    @rajeshbista2690 Месяц назад +8

    The Guy was seriously underrated to the point of it becoming criminal. He was probably the smartest D man after Ray Lewis. You could out physique him but not Out Prepare him. I hope he begins coaching soon, i can see him becoming an awesome Defensive Shot Caller.

  • @nathanhubbard7591
    @nathanhubbard7591 24 дня назад

    My favorite player then, and still my favorite player now. I have a signed college jersey that I wear regardless of the signature, that’s how much I proudly honor this amazing player and person!

  • @albertbeaney2580
    @albertbeaney2580 Месяц назад +2

    Smartest decision he has ever made. 👍

  • @UDubFootballFan
    @UDubFootballFan Месяц назад +10

    He choose his brain over more games. Made plenty of money.

  • @derekxavier220
    @derekxavier220 14 дней назад

    HOF in 8 seasons. What a beast

  • @KingMe2
    @KingMe2 Месяц назад +1

    I can’t believe he retired so long ago. It seems like yesterday.

  • @Alittlelosthere
    @Alittlelosthere Месяц назад +1

    Sean Lee and Leighton Vander Esch of the Cowboys come to mind also. Lee kept getting injured and Vander Esch could never get over his bad neck. Some players just have an instinct, but Keuchly was right to quit. Only time will tell how much damage he took.

  • @kevinr5187
    @kevinr5187 Месяц назад +1

    Smart man.

  • @sunriseboy4837
    @sunriseboy4837 22 дня назад

    That's an intelligent dude!

  • @donaldmackillop6736
    @donaldmackillop6736 Месяц назад +2

    Horse end headline...Wise man walks away...

  • @TikTokDad5000
    @TikTokDad5000 11 дней назад

    His last concussion was really scary.

  • @frankmousser8691
    @frankmousser8691 24 дня назад

    I remember when he crushed Johnny Football in a game, made ole Manziel squeal out loud.I,m sure he wasn't the only one he did that to.

  • @dannelit0
    @dannelit0 Месяц назад +16

    I miss watching this guy play 😢Dude was a PROBLEM.

  • @paddyoflaherty2519
    @paddyoflaherty2519 17 часов назад

    Tua needs to watch this.

  • @SportsPlug-cp1eq
    @SportsPlug-cp1eq 5 дней назад

    Sadly, I think my boy Tua needs to do this.

  • @ardascholar5289
    @ardascholar5289 Месяц назад +1

    great video about an amazing player and person

  • @rayfordmassey4408
    @rayfordmassey4408 Месяц назад

    I am so glad this young man retired.. I would rather have his brain and not a memory of it. He is still the smartest to ever play the game at that postion.We will not see another Luke for 20 years

  • @GagaDan-t4u
    @GagaDan-t4u Месяц назад

    He's tough doesn't mean he's not smart, he knew Tepper is different than Jerry Richardson, he reads well.

  • @pablomoya9601
    @pablomoya9601 Месяц назад +1

    Kuechly deserved his ring.

  • @ProudMasterMason
    @ProudMasterMason 27 дней назад

    Romo was his own worst enemy.

  • @stevendavis5013
    @stevendavis5013 8 дней назад

    i didn't think there any question why he retired. same reason as the linebacker before him (Dan Morgan) retired . concussions.

  • @bravesfan293147
    @bravesfan293147 Месяц назад +8

    He was Peyton Manning(brains), and Ray Lewis(brawn) all in one! When he fell to Panthers, I was tickled! When the offense AND defense clicked in 2015, I thought sure we'd hoist the Lombardy...

  • @saulm1962
    @saulm1962 Месяц назад

    Tau needs to pay attention to Luke.

  • @RoyPage1970
    @RoyPage1970 Месяц назад

    I live 30 minutes away from evendale

  • @calmlikeabomb1340
    @calmlikeabomb1340 6 дней назад

    Disappeared after 417 concussions

  • @texasag6297
    @texasag6297 Месяц назад

    No he didn't. He had to retire from injuries...and yea..he was dope

  • @deanknowles1631
    @deanknowles1631 Месяц назад

    Butkus played 14 game seasons

  • @mateoedwin
    @mateoedwin Месяц назад +1

    Disrespectful title for the video, dude had concussions

  • @mainstmechanical7932
    @mainstmechanical7932 Месяц назад +1

    If you were a great linebacker you had to teach the rest of your team about the game.

  • @spartans5891
    @spartans5891 Месяц назад

    He needs to give Tua a call. It just ain't worth it.

  • @cornelionsqween8028
    @cornelionsqween8028 Месяц назад +2

    he got filthy rich playing football and quit before his brain was cottage cheese...

  • @viralshorts2327
    @viralshorts2327 Месяц назад

    How to contact you brother?

  • @youMatterItDoesGetBetter
    @youMatterItDoesGetBetter Месяц назад

    He was a millionaire and wanted to live until 75.

  • @Christian-m5c1e
    @Christian-m5c1e 9 дней назад

    He. Got tired of playing in Carolina

  • @76edwierdo
    @76edwierdo Месяц назад

    I disagree. Greatest one, L T !

  • @noelhernandez363
    @noelhernandez363 Месяц назад

    The title says "what happened to" it says nothing about "tragic" or "dissappearing"!! 😅

  • @johnmcdermott2551
    @johnmcdermott2551 Месяц назад

    I get the tackles part, but why doesn't he have more interceptions? If its a passing league why similar interceptions as Butkus ?

  • @onefoundationministries1988
    @onefoundationministries1988 Месяц назад +1

    Why though, is he a lock for the hall whilst London Fletcher is not in there yet?

  • @cliffhubbard6095
    @cliffhubbard6095 Месяц назад

    He Retired

  • @LordFingers1
    @LordFingers1 Месяц назад

    nice clickbait title. he did not disappear, he retired.

    • @23cassanova
      @23cassanova Месяц назад

      And he wasn't close to being the best linebacker

    • @ElectricianAl
      @ElectricianAl Месяц назад +1

      @@23cassanova the adults are talking…

  • @SonnyListon-xz5oj
    @SonnyListon-xz5oj Месяц назад

    Stud.

  • @mavenfrankeus7287
    @mavenfrankeus7287 Месяц назад +1

    "Fans around the world...".
    I love the NFL and Luke Kuechly but nobody outside the US has ever heard of Luke....

  • @artwise1415
    @artwise1415 Месяц назад

    Sam Huff NY Giants!

  • @mikeweesner9698
    @mikeweesner9698 Месяц назад

    Don't throw the word "great "out alot, but Luke was a Great LB.,

  • @user-xh9lz2hj4e
    @user-xh9lz2hj4e Месяц назад +4

    only official jersey I own

  • @clacicle
    @clacicle Месяц назад

    “Fans around the world were stunned.?

  • @davido1953
    @davido1953 Месяц назад

    Not that tragic when you end up worth over $25 million.

  • @gumpotronic
    @gumpotronic Месяц назад

    And, today I found the single-digit IQ corridor of the internet.

  • @youngt7270
    @youngt7270 Месяц назад

    See you in canton

  • @andrewgrove1691
    @andrewgrove1691 Месяц назад

    Concussions

  • @kendallevans4079
    @kendallevans4079 Месяц назад

    He quit before ruining his life, smart! What's so "tragic" about that"?

  • @gandalfgreyhame3425
    @gandalfgreyhame3425 26 дней назад

    So.... how is his brain doing nowadays? Has he started to develop signs of CTE?

  • @dre32pitt
    @dre32pitt Месяц назад

    'first team all american pro'..

  • @jimclarence5441
    @jimclarence5441 Месяц назад

    Disappeared?? He retired.

  • @empire23
    @empire23 Месяц назад +1

    This is a very insulting poor taste video. There's nothing tragic about making your health & family a priority.

  • @daleolson3506
    @daleolson3506 Месяц назад

    The music junked another video 👎👎👎👎💩💩👍

  • @MrBmic
    @MrBmic Месяц назад

    He was brittle. Injury prone.

  • @kenspedding4594
    @kenspedding4594 Месяц назад

    Sensible decision best wishes for the rest of your career path. 👍👍👍

  • @ratbikerustygold3398
    @ratbikerustygold3398 Месяц назад

    Congrats..it gets easier. I begged on my knees to take the pull/need of alcohol away to GOD. He answered, if I were to go back to drinking it would be like spitting in his face. I try to remember that. At 15.5 years sober, it's just habit, people, places, & things. Those are the triggers to stay 100% clear of.