[Blogs] Kindle Will Practice Thursday

[BR News]

Linebacker Sergio Kindle will practice Thursday as the Ravens kick off training camp at team headquarters in Owings Mills, Md.

A year removed from suffering a serious head injury in a nasty fall down a flight of stairs and missing his entire rookie season, Kindle feels more than ready to join his Ravens teammates.

"First and foremost, I need to get back on the field and get into the groove of things," Kindle said Wednesday. "At the same time, I’ve got to get back into the playbook to make it second-nature so I don’t have to think. I’ll just be able to do and not hesitate.

"I’ve just been waiting for this time and doing everything I could to prepare for this moment. Now, I’ve just got to do it."

Reports surfaced on Thursday that Kindle would not begin camp on the physically unable to perform list, and now it appears he will be in on the action.

Even so, Kindle expects to be brought along cautiously, especially considering he was cleared for contact only a few months ago.

What should help at the meetings he was able to attend at the Ravens’ facility towards the tail end of the 2010 campaign,

"I’m not sure yet what my status will be," said Kindle, who had worked all offseason at a training facility in Dallas. "I’m pretty sure I won’t jump all the way into it at first, it might be more gradual so I can work my way up.

"And as crazy as it sounds, the lockout was beneficial for me. I was able to sit back and strengthen my head for that extra few months. I got to make sure I was 110 percent instead of just 100."

The accident dramatically reduced Kindle’s hearing capacity in his left ear, but the equilibrium issues that were reported earlier this year have passed.

Embarking on rookie season No. 2, the former second-round draft pick has his eye on a pass-rushing role that supplements sack-leader Terrell Suggs.

"That was part of the reason I got drafted last year," Kindle said. "I want to get in the mix of things to put myself in a position where I can be that guy on the left side of Suggs."

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[frangecko112]

i hope kindle can deliver the pass rush the ravens need

[OrganizedChaos2052]

Can't wait to finally see him on the field in purple and black. Good luck, Serg!

[balfan23]

I fully expected him on the PUP, so this is good news. Guarded optimism...

[PurpleGreek]

Deep Playoff Run.

GO BALTIMORE.

[Ravens Rule123454321]

Suggs teach him well

[Ravens in The Dena]

Kindle could, key word "Could" be a dark horse for us and lets all keep our fingers crossed that he can be the Beast he was at Texas.. We could really use your pass rushing abilities.

[loverj86]

good news young man,make us proud!

[Waka Flocka Flacco]

They say your bones grow stronger after a break, I hope your head is like a boulder. Good luck KING SERG!

[RavensFanoftheCentury]

Fingers crossed here. about the only good news so far we have had since the lockout ended in my opinion... and its all just hopes at this point. Here's to hoping for more then 27 sacks this year.

[MtGosu]

I Really hope he does not hurt himself further good luck sergio im pulling for ya bud!

[tsizzlefan55]

kindle, you got to get back into the playbook may i ask what u been doing the past year i mean idk if ur b the texas kindle that we drafted i mean wow u r really out of wack jus like ozzie doing no big moves other than releaseing players who are the big reasons who got us into the playoffs smh....

[JimA3_3]

Remember he still has to compete for that job !

[tattoodraven]

lets not hold our breath here!!

[Ice Kriem]

Now THIS is good news! I can't wait to hear more about his progress in the next few weeks. If we can get 8 sacks out of him this year, we'll be in great shape. I'm pulling for you, Kindle.

[tsizzlefan55]

kindle, you got to get back into the playbook may i ask what u been doing the past year i mean idk if ur b the texas kindle that we drafted i mean wow u r really out of wack jus like ozzie doing no big moves other than releaseing players who are the big reasons who got us into the playoffs smh....

[TheKingAtFootball]

do you guys know why sergio picked number 49???

[H8R]

[quote name='Waka Flocka Flacco' timestamp='1311868919' post='721027']
They say your bones grow stronger after a break, I hope your head is like a boulder. Good luck KING SERG!
[/quote]


I thought his head was a boulder before humpty had the great fall. Now, it's got to be something crazy. hahah

KingSerg, The peasants rejoice!

[ravens626]

hell yeah! he sounds ready to go out and do some work! thats what i like to hear.

him envisioning himself opposite of suggs as a force, and going out to prove something could make out to be something ugly for opposing offenses.

this will def help our pass rush.

My wish list for this FA period though (in no specific order)
Nnamdi
Cromartie
Braylon Edwards or Plax (I think plax would be good value for cheap... but either 1 of the two would give us a legit tall deep threat with a big body in the red zone also since I doubt well use james hardy even though I think we should)
and Osi from the giants.


If we manage to get osi, with suggs and kindle coming back, I dont think the QB would have enough time to hike the ball lmao.

But I think Cromartie is a good pick up for jimmy to learn from if we cant get nnamdi..... Im not a joseph fan hes on decline.

[frangecko112]

[quote name='TheKingAtFootball' timestamp='1311869164' post='721041']
do you guys know why sergio picked number 49???
[/quote]
i think thats his old #.the one he has now i think is 94

[Crabcakes&Football]

Great news he'll have a chance to help our team this year. We'll find out soon how he responds to contact. Fingers crossed!

[Daywalker Lee]

Somebody please get this guy a room on the first floor! Whoever his real estate agent is also should find him a rancher to live in.

We need you to get some pressure on the QB this year. Good Luck & Stay Healthy!

[Ice Kriem]

First training camp practice starts in less than an hour. I'm so ready to get updates on what's going on...who shows up...how they all look.

[Bitter5]

GREAT, KINDLE you are great and we need you. Show your talent this year... keep yourself away from problems,,,,,

[CravinRaven]

Hell YES!

[BlackBird81]

I don't think i would feel comfortable playing Football ever again if i had a crack in my skull healed or not healed. I hope Kindle does good and all, but he needs to proceed with extreme caution man. He could be one head on collision away from death!!

[Yum Chickens]

Buy a house with no stairs please

[Gordo52]

Hopefully Ray teaches him a few things

[The Greek]

so excited to see what kindle brings to the table

[Ravens fan PA]

Come on Ravens its time to make a move. The Patroits,Jets,Texans and chargers are makeing moves to better their teams. what have we done? their are some really good players out there what are we waiting on for some one else to grab them that seems to be the story every year.