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.
But as soon as he retired, the idea of the linebacker returning to the NFL as a coach surfaced. As soon as that came about, the thought of Kuechly coming to the Bills to do just that soon followed.
Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane are well aware of Kuechly, having spent numerous years with him in Carolina before that duo were hired by the Bills. So could Kuechly come to the Bills to coach?
Of the two in the Bills’ current brass, Beane discussed Kuechly with MMQB and raved about his legendary work ethic.
“(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.”
“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,” Beane added.
The article doesn’t indicate that whether or not the Bills have interest in adding Kuechly as a coach or member of their front office. Plus ESPN reported this week that Kuechly would fancy staying with the Panthers organization over joining other teams despite their recent coaching staff change. However, Beane’s comment certainly bring to light an affection he has in regard to Kuechly.
Bringing Kuechly on to help the team’s young defense with linebacker Tremaine Edmunds in the middle of it would be a great scenario for the Bills. Time will tell what Kuechly decides.
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