NFL: Paul Kruger

[AUTiger7222]

(01-24-2013 10:43 PM)juraitwaluzka Wrote:  Maybe the Ravens are trying to pay him based on his actual post season performances instead of just the win.

Well his post season performances the last 2 seasons have been great. Actually it's last 3 seasons that have been very good.

2010 - 41/64 (64.1%), 390 YDS (6.1), 3 TD, 1 INT - 90 QB Rating
2011 - 36/63 (57.1%), 482 YDS (7.7), 4 TD, 1 INT - 96.1 QB Rating
2012 - 51/93 (54.8%), 853 YDS (9.2), 8 TD, 0 INT - 114.7 QB Rating

That's 3 straight years of steady improvement in the playoffs to where he's completely blown it up this season.

[juraitwaluzka]

Yeah, no doubt, but still I can't help poke fun at those early numbers

[nativefalcon]

(01-23-2013 10:20 PM)AUTiger7222 Wrote:  What do you guys think about Paul Kruger? He's a free agent. Dannell Ellerbe is also a free agent for the Ravens. There's talk about the Ravens only being able to keep one of them. So if Kruger hits the market would you want the Falcons to pay big money to get him? I sure would. He would be another piece needed if the Falcons are indeed switching to a 3-4 base defense.

Kruger has gotten better every season he has been in the NFL. In just 15 games (6 starts) this season he had 42 tackles (30 solo), 9 sacks, 1 interception and 1 forced fumble and actually showed up in the playoffs. He had 2.5 sacks against the Broncos.

I would love for us to get Kruger, but his asking price may be way too steep. Ellerbe I'm glad hes done so, well, hes a free agent from UGA, he didn't get drafted. But I think were set at safty, but at linebacker, he might be a good fit, probably would be cheaper than Kruger Will be.

[AUTiger7222]

(01-25-2013 12:15 AM)nativefalcon Wrote:  I would love for us to get Kruger, but his asking price may be way too steep. Ellerbe I'm glad hes done so, well, hes a free agent from UGA, he didn't get drafted. But I think were set at safty, but at linebacker, he might be a good fit, probably would be cheaper than Kruger Will be.

Ellerbe is the Ravens starting inside linebacker next to Lewis. I think he's more important to the Ravens with Lewis retiring than Kruger is with Suggs and Upshaw on board.

[Xanthri]

Kruger posted regular season career-highs in tackles (42) and sacks (nine), and is reportedly seeking a contract in the $40 million range. His stock is on the rise after emerging on the national stage with a postseason flurry. Kruger graded out as a top-seven 3-4 outside linebacker in 2012 by Pro Football Focus.

This and this reason alone will keep him from joining us....Though if TD could get him to accept something smaller.....it would be interesting....

It would be fun to bring in some of these guys and perhaps a few veterans that have maybe 2 years left in the tank (perhaps some just looking for the best opportunity to win a SB)....and see if we can strike hard this upcoming year and have some of these vets teach these younger guys.....

Could you imagine if we could get like 4-5 guys for peanuts because they want a championship....That would be a nice superbowl story!

[Polar Bear Jones]

(02-05-2013 05:20 AM)Xanthri Wrote:  Kruger posted regular season career-highs in tackles (42) and sacks (nine), and is reportedly seeking a contract in the $40 million range. His stock is on the rise after emerging on the national stage with a postseason flurry. Kruger graded out as a top-seven 3-4 outside linebacker in 2012 by Pro Football Focus.

Sounds like the same talk that boosted Ray Edwards too the second best Free agent DE a couple of seasons ago. Take away Ngata, Sugg, Reed, Ellerbe, and Ray lets see how good he is. I am a little weary of Ravens players because they're very well coached and scheme system specific. Visions of Ed Hartwell still torment me.

[AUTiger7222]

(02-05-2013 12:44 PM)Polar Bear Jones Wrote:  Sounds like the same talk that boosted Ray Edwards too the second best Free agent DE a couple of seasons ago. Take away Ngata, Sugg, Reed, Ellerbe, and Ray lets see how good he is. I am a little weary of Ravens players because they're very well coached and scheme system specific. Visions of Ed Hartwell still torment me.

You do know that Reed, Suggs and Lewis all missed most of this season when Kruger had his best season right? Kruger isn't just a "product" of the Ravens defense. This kid can play and would easily be the best pass rusher on the team. Yes even better than Abe because Abe is DONE.

[Polar Bear Jones]

(02-07-2013 06:19 PM)AUTiger7222 Wrote:  You do know that Reed, Suggs and Lewis all missed most of this season when Kruger had his best season right? Kruger isn't just a "product" of the Ravens defense. This kid can play and would easily be the best pass rusher on the team. Yes even better than Abe because Abe is DONE.

Bart Scott, Adalius Thomas, Jamie Sharper, Ed Hartwell, all looked like beast in that organization. I could be wrong or it could be a trend. You are either the driver or just along for the ride.

[Aftermath]

(02-05-2013 05:20 AM)Xanthri Wrote:  Kruger posted regular season career-highs in tackles (42) and sacks (nine), and is reportedly seeking a contract in the $40 million range. His stock is on the rise after emerging on the national stage with a postseason flurry. Kruger graded out as a top-seven 3-4 outside linebacker in 2012 by Pro Football Focus.

This and this reason alone will keep him from joining us....Though if TD could get him to accept something smaller.....it would be interesting....

It would be fun to bring in some of these guys and perhaps a few veterans that have maybe 2 years left in the tank (perhaps some just looking for the best opportunity to win a SB)....and see if we can strike hard this upcoming year and have some of these vets teach these younger guys.....

Could you imagine if we could get like 4-5 guys for peanuts because they want a championship....That would be a nice superbowl story!

you just described half of our defense.

[AUTiger7222]

(02-12-2013 06:57 AM)Polar Bear Jones Wrote:  Bart Scott, Adalius Thomas, Jamie Sharper, Ed Hartwell, all looked like beast in that organization. I could be wrong or it could be a trend. You are either the driver or just along for the ride.

The only one on that list that bombed after leaving the Ravens was Hartwell. The rest were still good players.