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Paul Kruger - AUTiger7222 - 01-23-2013 10:20 PM
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.
RE: Paul Kruger - Xanthri - 01-24-2013 05:30 AM
the Kruger in the draft is the one I want...unfortunately he likely won't last to #30! We need high motor guys...who play a full 60....what i wouldn't give to have a young Kearny or young brooking (back when he was a good defender and not full of himself) and a diamond in the rough like a Jessie Tuggle......if we could add three pieces like that.....we could be HUGE!
and no I wouldn't pay big money for the other Kruger....we need to get younger as much as we can....We need to find those young high motor guys.....give a chance to some kids that may slip in the draft due to something else....(like the honey badger.....the guy has problems and needs guidance.....but truth is he can hit and cover and would have been a first rounder....now he is like a 5th to 6th rounder.....i have heard a lot of peeps don't think he can change.....we SOLID leadership which I believe we do have......we could benefit from taking a few chances.....
we also need to bring James Rodgers back and make him our slot receiver......like a wes welker......he is motivated....fast but not super fast...but he like Quizz never quits on a play.......he is a high quality guy that should be on the falcons roster.
RE: Paul Kruger - Xanthri - 01-24-2013 05:48 AM
I know he is an older guy....but I think we should contact OSI......I feel the giants will not want to pay him to stay.....I think you could get him for a reasonable price with escalators in his contract for play time ETC......The guy still has a high motor.....I wouldn't break the bank....but if you could get him to come.....that would be great.
I also would be interested in manny lawson.....he played with Nolan before. and he was productive not a ton of sacks.....but still did a good job....wouldn't cost the stars either to bring him in.....if he looks like he can play a full 60
RE: Paul Kruger - AUTiger7222 - 01-24-2013 09:34 AM
(01-24-2013 05:30 AM)Xanthri Wrote: the Kruger in the draft is the one I want...unfortunately he likely won't last to #30! We need high motor guys...who play a full 60....what i wouldn't give to have a young Kearny or young brooking (back when he was a good defender and not full of himself) and a diamond in the rough like a Jessie Tuggle......if we could add three pieces like that.....we could be HUGE!
and no I wouldn't pay big money for the other Kruger....we need to get younger as much as we can....We need to find those young high motor guys.....give a chance to some kids that may slip in the draft due to something else....(like the honey badger.....the guy has problems and needs guidance.....but truth is he can hit and cover and would have been a first rounder....now he is like a 5th to 6th rounder.....i have heard a lot of peeps don't think he can change.....we SOLID leadership which I believe we do have......we could benefit from taking a few chances.....
we also need to bring James Rodgers back and make him our slot receiver......like a wes welker......he is motivated....fast but not super fast...but he like Quizz never quits on a play.......he is a high quality guy that should be on the falcons roster.
Paul Kruger is only 26 years old and has a non-stop motor. He's just the kind of guy this team desperately needs on defense.
RE: Paul Kruger - cnasty - 01-24-2013 12:53 PM
No way we see Kruger. He'll get tagged if a deal doesn't get done. They're (Ravens) losing Ray and possibly Reed this year. They'll be scrambling to keep all their younger players. I think I read where they have ~15 mil in cap room. So, they'll have some space to work with.
RE: Paul Kruger - AUTiger7222 - 01-24-2013 05:12 PM
(01-24-2013 12:53 PM)cnasty Wrote: No way we see Kruger. He'll get tagged if a deal doesn't get done. They're (Ravens) losing Ray and possibly Reed this year. They'll be scrambling to keep all their younger players. I think I read where they have ~15 mil in cap room. So, they'll have some space to work with.
Joe Flacco will get the tag before Kruger does.
RE: Paul Kruger - cnasty - 01-24-2013 05:23 PM
(01-24-2013 05:12 PM)AUTiger7222 Wrote: Joe Flacco will get the tag before Kruger does.
Yeah, but do you really think they're gonna have to tag Flacco? He'll get a deal long before Kruger. Don't get me wrong, I think Kruger would do well here. I like to consider Kruger what we all hoped and envisioned out of Bierman (and a little more) but never got. So yea, I'd like to have him here.
RE: Paul Kruger - AUTiger7222 - 01-24-2013 05:30 PM
(01-24-2013 05:23 PM)cnasty Wrote: Yeah, but do you really think they're gonna have to tag Flacco? He'll get a deal long before Kruger. Don't get me wrong, I think Kruger would do well here. I like to consider Kruger what we all hoped and envisioned out of Bierman (and a little more) but never got. So yea, I'd like to have him here.
Well the reports are that the Ravens and Flacco have been talking about a new deal since last summer and haven't made a whole lot of progress towards a new deal. The sticking point appears to be that Flacco wants to be paid off his postseason performance, which is as good as you can ask for the last couple of years, and the Ravens only want to pay him based on his regular season work which leaves a lot to be desired.
RE: Paul Kruger - Xanthri - 01-24-2013 08:41 PM
We can't afford what Kruger is gonna ask for
RE: Paul Kruger - juraitwaluzka - 01-24-2013 10:43 PM
(01-24-2013 05:30 PM)AUTiger7222 Wrote: Well the reports are that the Ravens and Flacco have been talking about a new deal since last summer and haven't made a whole lot of progress towards a new deal. The sticking point appears to be that Flacco wants to be paid off his postseason performance, which is as good as you can ask for the last couple of years, and the Ravens only want to pay him based on his regular season work which leaves a lot to be desired.
Maybe the Ravens are trying to pay him based on his actual post season performances instead of just the win.