PANTHERS PLAYERS TO WATCH: Luke Kuechly

Strengths: Capable of controlling testosterone-fueled rage when not on football field; Always thanks opposing linemen after every play for pushing him to be the best player he can be

Weakness: Only has about 6 more years, tops, of living without constant pain in joints

Name Pronunciation: lo͞ok KWAR-zuhl

Nickname: “A Nice Young Man”

Age: Still young enough to tackle headfirst

Hitting Power: Fatal car crash–level

Still Has Youth Sports Trophies Lined Up On His Childhood Bedroom Dresser: Probably

Early Accolades: Won three straight Ohio State Fair blue ribbons for biggest sack

Preferred Brand Of Smelling Salts: Dynarex Ammonia Inhalants

What He’d Be If He Wasn’t NFL Linebacker: CFL linebacker

Biggest Secret: Thinks Cam Newton could stand to tone it down a little