Kruger Is A Beast

[ravensfan160]

This bit is from the Baltimore Sun about Monday's practice

[b]KRUGER BECOMES A NIGHTMARE Defensive end Paul Kruger took four consecutive snaps during a 1-on-1 pass-rushing drill and beat left tackle Michael Oher, left guard Ben Grubbs and center Chris Chester. Afterward, he was greeted by cheers from his defensive teammates and defensive end Trevor Pryce patted him on the back.[/b]

This coupled with everything else I've heard about his camp and how good he looked against the Panthers really gets me excited. I was a huge Kruger fan coming out of college and I can't wait to see him put it together this year.

Here's the whole articles is you want to read it.


http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-training-camp-highlights20100816,0,305917.story

[Purple Nurple]

FlaccoFlicker is gonna pee his pants when he reads this.

I dont like hearing about Oher getting beat though. Thats my nightmare.

[ravensfan160]

[quote name='Purple Nurple' timestamp='1282062245' post='453071']
FlaccoFlicker is gonna pee his pants when he reads this.
[/quote]
I take it he was a Kruger hater? There were plenty of them last year.

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='ravensfan160' timestamp='1282062316' post='453076']
I take it he was a Kruger hater?
[/quote]

Oh no, he's Supreme Space Admiral of Krugers Super Fan club.

[YYZ66]

[quote name='ravensfan160' timestamp='1282062316' post='453076']
I take it he was a Kruger hater? There were plenty of them last year.
[/quote]


[quote name='Purple Nurple' timestamp='1282062412' post='453079']
Oh no, he's Supreme Space Admiral of Krugers Super Fan club.
[/quote]

Yea, in fact I was thinking ravensfan160 was a 2nd account for FlaccoFlicker.

[RayZ27]

[quote name='Purple Nurple' timestamp='1282062245' post='453071']
FlaccoFlicker is gonna pee his pants when he reads this.

I dont like hearing about Oher getting beat though. Thats my nightmare.
[/quote]
then i guess that kruger is a beast if he beats out Oher.

[WinnipegRaven]

[quote name='ravensfan160' timestamp='1282062316' post='453076']
I take it he was a Kruger hater? There were plenty of them last year.
[/quote]

I don't think there were many haters at all - the kid never got a shot. A lot of us were actually high on him and were wanting to see more of him in the regular season, but thats what happens when you have the deepest LB corps in all of pro football.

I'm so hyped up about this kid its not even funny. To take everything in stride the way he has, to do everything that has been asked of him and to do it damn well - man on man was this guy a great pickup. Can't wait to see his legend-in-the-making of a "motor" terrorizing OL men.

Anyone see his spin move he pulled off?

[Ngata Chance]

I remember when the Ravens took him 2nd round last year, a lot of people were like "Who???"

Nice to see he is playing up to his expectations. Let's hope he keeps this up all year!

[FlaccoFlicker]

Ha ha you guys crack me up.Yeah I am happy to hear this and I can not wait til Saturday......Kruuuuuuuuuuugggggerrr!

[YYZ66]

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' timestamp='1282063811' post='453106']
Ha ha you guys crack me up.Yeah I am happy to hear this and I can not wait til Saturday......Kruuuuuuuuuuugggggerrr!
[/quote]

Come on Taco, admit it! You have a second account!

I'm looking forward to seeing him too. Wreak some havoc Paul!!!!

[ravensfan160]

[quote name='YYZ66' timestamp='1282064127' post='453111']
Come on Taco, admit it! You have a second account!

I'm looking forward to seeing him too. Wreak some havoc Paul!!!!
[/quote]
No I think its just that great minds think alike.

[lowrider]

So now the people who called him a bust just because he didn't play his rookie season should take a lesson and be logical next time. Sometimes players need some time to develop. Especially if he needed to gain weight. Or should we bring up the old discussions of "we shouldn't have drafted Kruger, why didn't we get a receiver". It's easy to be a ravens fan when they draft this well.

[Ed_Reed20]

Hopefully, Kruger make an impact this year. While I thought it was ludicrous to say he was a bust or the team had made a mistake drafting him after last season, it was a bit disappointing he didn't play much.

[RavensAllTheWay]

This training camp has been extremely competitve by the sounds of it. Hopefully Krueger can do this when it counts.

[757RavensFan]

It says a lot about his dedication and commitment to the game by putting on 25lbs to move to the DE position.

[TSizzle00]

As glad as I am about that, after watching Oher struggle a bit in that Panthers game I am a lil worried.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='TSizzle00' timestamp='1282069508' post='453177']
As glad as I am about that, after watching Oher struggle a bit in that Panthers game I am a lil worried.
[/quote]

Same. He should be on track by the opener though.

[ravensfan160]

[quote name='TSizzle00' timestamp='1282069508' post='453177']
As glad as I am about that, after watching Oher struggle a bit in that Panthers game I am a lil worried.
[/quote]
For that matter Grubbs too. In the Panther game it looked like Oher got beat twice but apparently he got beat one and Grubbs got beat the second time. Our left side is supposed to be the dominant side.

[JohnJohnson]

Maybe Oher needs the pressure of a real game to unleash his superhuman blind side protective instincts.

[ravensfan160]

[quote name='JohnJohnson' timestamp='1282076646' post='453263']
Maybe Oher needs the pressure of a real game to unleash his superhuman blind side protective instincts.
[/quote]
Maybe he's too hard on himself. Did you see how bummed out he looked during the game once he was taken out? He was sitting by himself at the end of the bench the rest of the night. At least we know one OT is dedicated to the team. Not gonna say who isn't..."cough" Gaither...

[darklight1216]

[quote name='JohnJohnson' timestamp='1282076646' post='453263']
Maybe Oher needs the pressure of a real game to unleash his superhuman blind side protective instincts.
[/quote]
Maybe he needs to play the Redskins again. Everyone remember his debut last pre-season?

[lugierave]

I do remember one thing last season is that KRUGER MADE SOME BIG PLAYS at the seasons end and in the playoffs.

[FlaccoFlicker]

[quote name='lowrider' timestamp='1282065240' post='453129']
So now the people who called him a bust just because he didn't play his rookie season should take a lesson and be logical next time. Sometimes players need some time to develop. Especially if he needed to gain weight. Or should we bring up the old discussions of "we shouldn't have drafted Kruger, why didn't we get a receiver". It's easy to be a ravens fan when they draft this well.
[/quote]
very well said,he is one of the few guys I actually knew about coming out of college(not a big college watcher),and when they announced we drafted him i was so pumped.He wasn't very imoressive(even tho he helped us defeat Pittsburgh greatly),I feel this season will be different.he had 3 tackles and 1.5 sacks vs Carolina,and got tons of pressure minus his first series

[lugierave]

[quote name='RayZ27' timestamp='1282062725' post='453088']
then i guess that kruger is a beast if he beats out Oher.
[/quote]
Isn't that he beat Oher their both in year 2 and still learning. I know we will keep him as a pass rusher he can do it he did it last year. I think last year he dropped in to coverage and got a INT IN A IMPORTANT GAME. I think it was a playoff game and changed the MOE of the game. Could be wrong???

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='lugierave' timestamp='1282083807' post='453318']
Isn't that he beat Oher their both in year 2 and still learning. I know we will keep him as a pass rusher he can do it he did it last year. I think last year he dropped in to coverage and got a INT IN A IMPORTANT GAME. I think it was a playoff game and changed the MOE of the game. Could be wrong???
[/quote]

Kruger's interception came against the Steelers in overtime during the regular season.

[RavensAllTheWay]

[quote name='ravensfan160' timestamp='1282080540' post='453300']
Maybe he's too hard on himself. Did you see how bummed out he looked during the game once he was taken out? He was sitting by himself at the end of the bench the rest of the night. At least we know one OT is dedicated to the team. Not gonna say who isn't..."cough" Gaither...
[/quote]
Man we don't know how serious Gaither's injury is. Still no proof of him not practicing on purpose. All I can say is he better be healthy and get on the field week 1 and at LT because he is the best option at LT when healthy. I'm gonna keep saying it, but I feel Oher needs more time to develop into the [i]NFL[/i] LT everyone wants him to be.

[Purple Nurple]

[quote name='ravensfan160' timestamp='1282080540' post='453300']
Maybe he's too hard on himself. Did you see how bummed out he looked during the game once he was taken out? He was sitting by himself at the end of the bench the rest of the night.
[/quote]


Saw it and Im fine with it. Felt bad for the kid, but he loves football and let himself and the team down. If he's thinking about it, that means he's trying to be better. Go get em Michael.

[BloodRaven]

There is still no guarantee that Oher will be an elite level LT.

[Fred Sanford]

Kruger and Barnes are really impressing so far. Not to jump the gun, but if these guys pan out like I think they can, we could be looking at some Michael McCrary/Peter Boulware type players, respectively.

I'm a little worried that the improving pass rush might be nullified by quick release, three step drop qb's though. If we don't have guys who can play bump 'n' run and deny the short stuff, no pass rush is going to get there quick enough.

Hopefully, the improved pass rush from 3 or 4 guys allows our corners to play tighter with more linebacker and safety help since we won't need to blitz to generate pressure.

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Regarding Michael Oher, we just need Sandra Bullock to go out there and explain that protecting a QB is like family, and have him instantly turn from a teddy bear into a mauler. Gotta love the simplified silliness of Hollywood.

[RayZ27]

[quote name='lugierave' timestamp='1282083807' post='453318']
Isn't that he beat Oher their both in year 2 and still learning. I know we will keep him as a pass rusher he can do it he did it last year. I think last year he dropped in to coverage and got a INT IN A IMPORTANT GAME. I think it was a playoff game and changed the MOE of the game. Could be wrong???
[/quote]
jk man, I know Oher makes mistakes. He is a beast but for Kruger, he got lucky. Today, he is gonna be like Hale when Haloti flattened him. jk again.