Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly recently opened up about his teammate and friend, Cam Newton. Kuechly praised Newton's toughness, competitiveness, and positive attitude, noting that he always inspired his teammates with his passion and excitement for the game. Kuechly shared specific examples of Newton's electrifying style of play, highlighting his willingness to put his body on the line for big gains.
In 2011 and 2012, the Carolina Panthers spent their first-round picks on two players that would become staples of the franchise and potential future Hall of Famers. In 2011, the Panthers picked Cam Newton first overall. In 2012, Luke Kuechly was the selection at nine overall.
Newton would go on to win an MVP, the only one in franchise history. Kuechly would become the only franchise Defensive Player of the Year award winner. From 2012 to 2019, these two prowled the same sideline and took turns antagonizing opposing teams. Now, in 2024, Kuechly has opened up about what Newton meant and the relationship the two shared.He then asked Kuechly to discuss the relationship between the two. The former linebacker said, "I loved playing with Cam.
Kuechly said Newton's toughness was never questioned, but that he was "always having fun." The former Defensive Player of the Year also acknowledged Newton's electric smile and how it always reassured Kuechly and others that things were going to be just fine. "I got a lot of energy from watching other guys play," Kuechly added. "Watching Cam get hit and get right back up, run through guys, just general passion and excitement for the game of football. You feel like you want to match that."among the many highlights Newton had. They both came in 2015. During the regular season, Newton flipped over J.J. Watt and landed on his knee for a touchdown.
In the NFC Championship Game, Newton rolled out and leaped over center Ryan Kalil for a touchdown. Kuechly noted that Newton didn't have to play that way, but he chose to put his body on the line in runs like that.Panthers need to address LB with this $16.4 million star free agentZachary is a graduate of Southern Adventist University. He earned a degree in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Writing and Editing.
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