Former NFL kicker Connor Barth reacts to Luke Kuechly retirement
Posted Jan 17, 2020
Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly shocked the football world by retiring at age 28 on Tuesday. “Now with these guys signing these big contracts, you don't have to play as long,” said former UNC and NFL kicker Connor Barth. “You look at (star players) getting paid these big-time deals, you can shorten your career and move on to other things.”
(WECT)
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