Kruger to be tested against Colts
It will be interesting to see how rookie defensive end Paul Kruger handles his first extensive action of the season against the Colts on Sunday.
Kruger, the second-round pick out of Utah, is known mainly for his pass-rushing abilities, but he is slight of build for a defensive end weighing 260 pounds.
Look for the Colts to run at him or use that stretch play to the outside.
The youngster probably needs a good summer in an NFL weight room, but at least the Ravens will know what he has to work on at the end of the season heading into the offseason.
Comments
Didn't McCrary play at 265 ?
Posted by: Thrall | November 19, 2009 9:34 AM
Kruger is too slow and too light and too weak , just another high draft choice Ozzie didn't do his homework on......................the list goes on and on and Ozzie continues to get a free pass , WHY?............................just wait until the fans find out we can't keep J.Johnson because we gave too much money to Suggs , did I mention free pass ...............
Posted by: spy | November 19, 2009 9:55 AM
Which type of defensive linemen do you want? Make up your mind, Mike. Stop drinking the paradox kool-aid.
Posted by: Preston's Paradox | November 19, 2009 11:02 AM
Everyone was really on the kid Monday night (me included) as he looked totally out of place (especially when he lined up offsides). But this was his first time on the field this season so we should all give him a chance. Hopefully, he got out some of the jitters, calms down and contributes on Sunday. I would be surprised if the Ravens put too much on him this early and expect him to rotate with some other players. This kid's story is amazing and he has been through far worse than his performance Monday night. If you do not know what I am talking about, check out his bio. Good luck kid!
Posted by: frox | November 19, 2009 11:43 AM
So I guess Terrell is too small also? Earth to Mike. The person the 6-4 265lb Kruger is replacing is the 6-3 260lb Suggs. In our world that is bigger not smaller.
They play a position called a hybrid DE/LB, just as Jaret Jackson does as well at the same size. They are the perfect size for the position.
Need to do your homework
Posted by: Pat Kiernan | November 19, 2009 12:44 PM
Can anyone say 3-4?
Posted by: brwils | November 19, 2009 1:52 PM
The Colt tackles will school him on "who's your daddy" but I bet he makes his presence known,anyway.It will help playing in front of a home crowd.Good luck,Paul,hold your own out there!
Posted by: Anonymous | November 19, 2009 7:09 PM