According to Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Presten, second-year defensive end/outside linebacker Paul Kruger had his best practice as a Raven Monday morning. In the one-on-one pass rush period against the Ravens' offensive line, Kruger beat left tackle Michael Oher, guard Ben Grubbs and center Chris Chester on successive plays. Kruger seems to have that swim move down as far as rushing the passer. He appeared quick off the ball, and there was no hesitation in completing his moves. Kruger has been working on staying low instead of working too high off the snap of the ball. Source: Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun
Anybody with knowledge of the situation knew he was gonna be a project, eventually they want him to take over for Pryce. He's up to 275, probably should get up to 285. He has a great motor, tough, active, he's getting better, just gonna take time.
From what I've heard hear in Maryland, he wasn't fast enough for the game last year. Just wasn't quite old, ready, or fit enough to play. They groomed him last year and were getting him ready for this year. Seems like the kid has alot of potential, just taking awhile to get into the form the Ravens want him at.
