The past two years have been tough on the Carolina Panthers’ defense as they have found out what it means to be without their star middle linebacker, Luke Kuechly. It hasn’t been easy for the coaching staff because what Kuechly is able to do on the football field is special.
This is one of the reasons why Adam Schein of NFL.com considered Kuechly to be the third most indispensable player in the NFL.
3) Luke Kuechly, LB, Carolina Panthers
Kuechly is the pulse of the Panthers, the leader of the team. Kuechly missed six games due to concussion issues last season.