(Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) Shaq Thompson
Can Shaq Thompson emerge as a leader on defense for the Carolina Panthers following the shock retirement of linebacker Luke Kuechly?
The Carolina Panthers lost their inspirational leader on defense this offseason when linebacker Luke Kuechly announced his shock retirement. Although this decision was made for the right reasons. It does not detract from just what a substantial blow this is for the organization.
Kuechly is staying around after the Carolina Panthers appointed him as a pro scout. But his loss on the field is going to be especially evident during this first year of transition.