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We’ve watched the All Pro linebacker for so long Stitched James Bradberry Jersey , it’s easy to forget how good he really is"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomWe are spoiled by the greatness of Luke KuechlyNew,4commentsWe’ve watched the All Pro linebacker for so long, it’s easy to forget how good he really isESTShareTweetShareShareWe are spoiled by the greatness of Luke KuechlyJeremy Brevard-USA TODAY SportsThe Carolina Panthers probably shouldn’t have drafted Luke Kuechly. There were injury concerns at linebacker, but surely some combination of Jon Beason, Thomas Davis, and James Anderson could form a passable corps. At the same time, they had needs at offensive tackle, defensive end, and wide receiver. You know, important positions. They drafted him anyway and, boy, did that pick hit. Jon Beason never regained his All Pro form after his Achilles tear in 2011. It opened the door for Luke Kuechly to take over at middle linebacker, where he went on to win Defensive Rookie of the Year Honors. He’s made an All Pro team every season since. He’s been so good for so long it’s easy to lose sight of what’s in front of us. Words were being thrown about the Internet saying Kuechly was no longer good. He had lost a step. He wasn’t making all the plays he should be making. He was bad.It’s true there was a stretch of play early in the season where Kuechly wasn’t his usual self. He was relatively invisible for a couple games after a strong season opening performance against the Cowboys. But he wasn’t bad. He only had 16 tackles from Weeks 2 to 4 Youth Vernon Butler Jersey , but he had a pair of run stuffs and an interception in there. He was playing like a regular above average linebacker, which is great. Compared to what we’re used to, it was poor.Luke overcame his slump and finished on a tear. He finished the season with 130 tackles, eighth in the league. He registered 20 tackles for loss, most among traditional linebackers and seven more than second-bests Jamie Collins and Lavonte David. The next best middle linebacker only had 10. It culminated in Kuechly being named a First Team All-Pro for the fifth time in his seven year career. Only J.J. Watt has earned that distinction as many times in those seven years. He’s still arguably the best middle linebacker in the game, and the Panthers are very lucky to have him. Now they need to get the rest of the defense up to snuff. Now that March has turned to April, the 2019 NFL Draft is nearly upon us.it’s time to look at another intriguing defensive back prospect." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCat Scratch Readera Carolina Panthers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsAboutPanthersOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomDraft Profile: Empurroar PawpawtineNew,18commentsNow that March has turned to April, the 2019 NFL Draft is nearly upon us.it’s time to look at another intriguing defensive back prospect.EDTShareTweetShareShareDraft Profile: Empurroar PawpawtineEmpurroar Pawpawtine aka “Bert”SummaryPawpawtine is an intriguing and blazing fast but undersized prospect from a mid major college that turned heads with his incredible 40 yard dash and vertical leap at the NFL combine. His lack of experience against top level college talent is balanced nicely by the pure cute factor he brings to the field, and his insanely fast reflexes. Referred to as “Bert” by his handlers, he may have a hard time focusing at the NFL level, but if he responds well to professional coaching could be a real draft day steal.Prospect InfoAge: 1Hometown: Greensboro, NCCollege: Catpalachian State UniversityHeight: 13”Weight: 10 lbs.Arms: 6” (but he has four of them)Paws: 1” (but again Stitched Vernon Butler Jersey , has four of them, with razor sharp talons, and there is no NFL rule against that)Combine Results40-yard dash: 3.1 secondsBench Press: He once sat on my wife’s chest for six hours without movingVertical Jump: To the top of my dresserBroad Jump: All the broads love Bert3 cone drill: he knocked each one of them over within 7 secondsAnalysisWhen he set NFL combine records in both the 40 yard dash and vertical jump, Pawpawtine found himself CATapulting to the top of many draft boards, but very real concerns about his small frame were soon pounced upon by many scouts. There are also eligibility and work ethic concerns, that can be seen very clearly in the above posted video. Even more troubling are rumored off-field troubles with catnip addiction, and an unquenchable desire for a brown hash like substance simply referred to as “treats”. Positive reports that he has been working closely with legendary coach and land owner Count D’Bunny at the NIP Academy in Florida are helping to ease some concerns, and starting to change minds about his overall coachability at the NFL level. No one doubts “Bert” for his rare athletic talent, the question will be if he can develop his game and be durable enough at the pro level. If he can, his ultra-rare speed and ability to close on the ball to make plays could make him a sparkling diamond in the rough.Empurror Pawpawtine watches from the sidelines while Count D’Bunny stays in his ear about his mechanics.StrengthsAlways around the ball, does not shy away from contactHas very “active feet” with razor sharp clawsPursuit and closing speed are legendaryCan see in the dark, film room junkie, first guy in and last outLong tail sometimes gets caught up in the legs of opposing players Youth Taylor Moton Jersey , causing them to trip without penaltyIs faster than everyone on the fieldRare reaction times, excellent play recognitionCan often hide well in coverage, faking quarterbacks into bad decisions as he makes a play on the footballAdorably cute and distracting for any opponentIs a good boy.WeaknessesYoung and inexperienced with several off-field concernsInconsistent, goes from being fully engaged to napping on the field without any real reason, takes plays off.Does not speak English, so never knows what coverage is being called, but can often make up for it with athleticismSleeps 16 hours a day, lots of work ethic concernsKnown as a flopper, has a bad reputation with officiating staffWhen a flag is thrown, has a tendency to jump on it and play with it, leading to an unsportsmanlike conduct foulPlays to the whistle, but often runs away from it in fearSize concernsIs a cat.