ESPN Article about "Sample Size All Stars" ...

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='Ravens<3' timestamp='1343502624' post='1105657']
Apparently Kindle just had his best practice ever....it's not saying much, but it's fantastic he's getting the hang of things.

I really hope he steps up this year so he can give Upshaw and Kruger the breaks they need. I think he'll only come in on 3rd downs though.
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According to Jeff Zrebiec, he had "four or five sacks" and showed "a nice burst coming around the edge". and John had this to say about him:

[quote][color=#252525][font=arial][left]“Sergio has done exceptionally well,” Harbaugh said. “You saw him rush the passer today really well. Like someone had mentioned, we’re not in pads yet, so we will see. But, his quickness is back.”[/left][/font][/color]

[color=#252525][font=arial][left]“He seems to have his balance back from what we saw in college, and he’s done a great job of learning the defense,” Harbaugh said. “I can’t wait to see him when we put the pads on and when we get into pre-season games.”[/left][/font][/color][/quote]

Even though he was working against second and third-team lineman, it's great to know he's standing out

[codizzle]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1343514903' post='1105790']


According to Jeff Zrebiec, he had "four or five sacks" and showed "a nice burst coming around the edge". and John had this to say about him:



Even though he was working against second and third-team lineman, it's great to know he's standing out
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Who in the *hades* would be our third team RT right now?

[RivenHale]

[quote name='codizzle' timestamp='1343515669' post='1105795']
Who in the *hades* would be our third team RT right now?
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I think we've had to suit Harbs up once or twice.

[black blood purple passion]

[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1343310830' post='1103371']
I remember people calling Kruger a bust. Glad those people are quiet now. All Kruger has ever needed was an opportunity.

The Jimmy and Kruger are two of my favorite young guys and will play huge roles on this defense. I think Jimmy will be more "important" this year
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I find the Ravens are very stingy with letting rookies who aren't selected in round 1 play....they always sign some old FA (mind you, to ozzie's credit, Ricky Williams, Cory Redding, etc etc have done well) to take their spot and learn behind. All Kruger needs is a shot to become a 3 down player, let him stay out there, get a feel for each individual game, instead of getting thrown out there on certain plays and just told to get the QB.

[CalvinSmoke]

[quote name='black blood purple passion' timestamp='1343620308' post='1106381']
I find the Ravens are very stingy with letting rookies who aren't selected in round 1 play....they always sign some old FA (mind you, to ozzie's credit, Ricky Williams, Cory Redding, etc etc have done well) to take their spot and learn behind. All Kruger needs is a shot to become a 3 down player, let him stay out there, get a feel for each individual game, instead of getting thrown out there on certain plays and just told to get the QB.
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Thats why the Ravens are so good though, they can take a kid with average potential and develop him until he's an above average player

[flynismo]

[quote name='CalvinSmoke' timestamp='1343623466' post='1106390']

Thats why the Ravens are so good though, they can take a kid with average potential and develop him until he's an above average player
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I cant really think of many people who fit that description....we may be a LB factory, but our struggles to develop a qb, wr and the busts we have had on the DL and secondary shows that a system can only take a guy so far

[flynismo]

[quote name='Ravens<3' timestamp='1343502624' post='1105657']
Apparently Kindle just had his best practice ever....it's not saying much, but it's fantastic he's getting the hang of things.

I really hope he steps up this year so he can give Upshaw and Kruger the breaks they need. I think he'll only come in on 3rd downs though.
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Kindle is a real heart breaker. Has the talent/potential to be the best LB we have ever drafted not wearing #52....saying a lot, considering how highly I thonk of Suggs

[Gordo52]

I read this in on a fantasy football article.... Thought it was cool seeing Joes name next to the Elites.....

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There were only four quarterbacks last season with a lower percentage of interceptions due to missed throws: Aaron Rodgers, [url="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/11252/joe-flacco"]Joe Flacco[/url], [url="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/2330/tom-brady"]Tom Brady[/url] and Drew Brees. [/quote]

[Gordo52]

[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1343624253' post='1106393']
Kindle is a real heart breaker. Has the talent/potential to be the best LB we have ever drafted not wearing #52....saying a lot, considering how highly I thonk of Suggs
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Wow that is saying alot.

If thats the case I'd be happy with half of that.

[CalvinSmoke]

[quote name='flynismo' timestamp='1343623968' post='1106391']
I cant really think of many people who fit that description....we may be a LB factory, but our struggles to develop a qb, wr and the busts we have had on the DL and secondary shows that a system can only take a guy so far
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Mabye I said that out of emotion lol, buy Ray Rice was worked into the line-up, same with Marshal Yanda, Dawan Landry and Musa Smith. I'm sure there's more. We have a bad track record for QB's and WR's but we've done well with RB's and LB's

[The Raven]

[quote name='CalvinSmoke' timestamp='1343698861' post='1107096']
Mabye I said that out of emotion lol, buy Ray Rice was worked into the line-up, same with Marshal Yanda, Dawan Landry and Musa Smith. I'm sure there's more. We have a bad track record for QB's and WR's but we've done well with RB's and LB's
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Those are the easiest positions to develop.

[CalvinSmoke]

[quote name='The Raven' timestamp='1343706164' post='1107144']
Those are the easiest positions to develop.
[/quote]If that's the case, than i stand corrected