Peyton Manning was one of the most successful quarterbacks to ever take an NFL field. His poise, accuracy, and cerebral approach remain idolized to this day. Not many ever got the better of him, but former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly was right up there with his most formidable opponents.
As Kuechly prepares to find out if he will become a Pro Football Hall of Famer, Manning delved deeper into what made the linebacker such a force on the field. And this all started with his supreme commitment to preparation away from the gridiron.
Anyone who played with or against Kuechly says the same thing.