Comments on: Paul Kruger agrees to $40 million deal with Browns http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sat, 25 May 2013 00:57:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: competitivecompetitioncompeter http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2389183 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:39:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2389183 Yikes, $8 mil is a lot to pay an OLB.

Why do teams drastically overpay for a piece of last year’s superbowl winner? Guy is a starter for an NFL team, that’s it. Not even a pro-bowler, not even the best OLB on his own team, just one of the top 64ish guys at his position (disregarding 3/4 vs 4/3 scheme fits, he’d be a special teamer if he even got on the field in a 4/3).

All I can think is that maybe it’s so the other guys in the locker room get to see his ring and paycheck and start to think “man, if can do that, I can too”.

]]> By: plumbstl http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2388833 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:22:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2388833 Ha ha ha you lost another LB #59 on top of kugler

]]> By: ampatsisahypocrite http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2388513 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:41:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2388513 swashbucklin says:
Mar 12, 2013 4:53 PM
He was a product of the system, not vice versa. Enjoy that weird back pad, Cleveland.
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Translation: “We lost Kruger and I’m so mad I think I’ll hold my breath! Darn that overpaying of mediocre Flacco, look what it’s done to the team! Waaahhh! Last year I was bragging up Kruger to everyone, now I’ll have to say he’s not any good! Wahhhh!!”

And really, is there a bigger “product of the system” than Joe Flacco? Funny, I bet you’re not ripping him.

]]> By: thebrownyelf http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2387841 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:03:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2387841 donmcg2012 says:
Mar 12, 2013 5:48 PM
So, Kruger gets 8M a year and Wallace gets 6M a year. Who looks like the fools now Browns front office?
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Do you mean Mike Wallace, who is making 13 mil a season? Not sure where you got 6 from….

]]> By: matthewmacisaac http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2387641 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:35:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2387641 I think they overpaid him but so what? He is an upgrade and will fit in the new 3-4. Will he get 11 sacks? I doubt it, but he’ll be better than Maiva. I really want to see them go after Levitre and then pick up Warmack in the Draft. Then I’d say they have improved to where playoffs are a possibility.

]]> By: Deb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2387567 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:25:00 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2387567 The good news is that Kruger is a good acquisition and the Browns have plenty of money to spend. But I’m not sure he’s worth $40 million of their spending capital. How well will he perform without the other pieces of the Ravens’ defensive puzzle?

]]> By: andylucksneck http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2387393 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:55:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2387393 We are all witnessing the worst GM job in the national football league. Ozzie signs a QB that isn’t worthy of a 120 million dollar contract and gets rid of all the players that made this hack what he is for a small stretch. Kruger is going to wreak havoc on flacco and the ratbirds for years to come. WORST MOVE EVER!

HTTR!!!

]]> By: yesimcleveland216 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2387354 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:51:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2387354 Just remember the only reason Baltimore has any super bowl rings is because they stole our team. Kruger has a good motor that fits Ray Hortons 3-4 scheme with “big guys that can run and little guys that can hit”. He will surely help our defenses transition.

]]> By: chief0727 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2387184 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:25:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2387184 Amazing how fans hate on someone when they leave but sing their praises when they stay. He had 1 1/2 sacks when he was recovering from an early season back injury. He got healthy and then had 7 1/2 sacks in 8-9 games. Add 4 1/2 sacks in 3 playoff games. He’s a 2 year starter and still improving. If I’m a Raven fan I’m more worried over how their going to replace at least 3-4 defensive starters and Boldin. Who’s gonna catch the deep prayers that Flacco threw up for grabs? I guess Ozzie couldn’t spin gold from straw this off season

]]> By: jacksprat57 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2387081 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:10:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2387081 Uber’s got it right, people. They’ve got the cap room to pay him in real time, so they’re only stuck with him for two years, should he not pan out. On the other hand, he’s a cheap fixture for half a decade, should he work out.

]]> By: jazzyherb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2387074 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:09:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2387074 Yeah or Kruger,Ellerbe,Boldin, Ray Lewis…..

]]> By: jacksprat57 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2387054 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:05:25 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2387054 The Browns are a bad team that’s switching schemes. They needed new personnel and he’s likely the best rush LB who flirted back. What’s a boy to do, so close to closing time?

]]> By: grogansheroes http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2387020 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:59:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2387020 Who was the last Raven defender to leave and make an impact with their new team?

]]> By: grs27 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2387017 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:59:25 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2387017 and Elerbe to Miami. The ship has sunk. Looks like no one wants to play in Baltimore.

]]> By: vincentbojackson http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2387016 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:58:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2387016 Judging by all these posts, Raven fans really didn’t care much for Paul Kruger. Maybe the reason he got out. I see Ellerbe just signed with Dolphins. Can’t wait to see how much they disliked him when the news gets out.

]]> By: uberdepressedbrownsredsfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2387011 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:58:22 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2387011 if hes no good all you have to do is cut him…..all that matters is the guaranteed money in the NFL….stop freaking out people

]]> By: senky3 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2387004 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:57:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2387004 everybody is beating up the browns and kruger, what about the ravens, how many defensive players are they losing to other teams? the plug and play only works when you “plug” a couple of new guys in at a time. start counting how many need to be plugged right now. middle linebacker end, corner, safety, and counting

]]> By: ballboy48 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2386989 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:55:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2386989 Hey Ravens fans, make that Kruger, Lewis, Boldin, most likely Reed, and NOW ELLERBE TO THE DOLPHINS!!! Have fun in last place for years to come. Hope you like Flacco!

]]> By: brownsfanman http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2386982 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:53:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2386982 Wow and now Ellerbe is going to the Dolphins. Man that air must stink in Baltimore! They win a SuperBowl and everyone wants out! Haha

]]> By: donmcg2012 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2386947 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:48:00 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2386947 So, Kruger gets 8M a year and Wallace gets 6M a year. Who looks like the fools now Browns front office?

]]> By: wallacejay http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2386944 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:47:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2386944 Ellerbe to the Dolphins

]]> By: golonger http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2386923 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:43:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2386923 LOL, the Browns crack me up, this is really, really sad. It’s especially sad that individuals are actually paid, and paid HANDSOMELY to make these crack-pot decisions for an “NFL” franchise. Kruger is a great puzzle piece, but that’s all. LOL

]]> By: samoanjungle http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2386919 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:43:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2386919 Reedonkulous

]]> By: thebrownyelf http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2386889 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:40:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2386889 You can’t be in cap trouble if you don’t spend all the money, and Banner is never in cap trouble

]]> By: bonato55 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2386871 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:38:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2386871 Wasnt 1/2 the player he was when Lewis and Suggs were hurt.. Over payed

]]> By: mrfrostyj http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2386854 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:36:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2386854 Great call for both involed. Browns now probably still have a little less than 40 million left in cap space with a 5 year deal leaving them open to spend a lot more and Kruger gets a major upgrade of players around him to possibly make his numbers even better than they were last season. If the Browns add one of the top corners they could possible end up being the top defense in the leage. Horton was a miracle worker in Arizona and their defense didn’t even have close to the talent that he has now.

]]> By: dowhatifeellike http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2386851 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:35:25 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2386851 Side benefit of playing in Cleveleand is that Kruger’s offseason starts at the end of December now.

]]> By: urbanwarfare12 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2386833 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:33:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2386833 The Browns paid money that plenty of other teams would have paid for Kruger’s services. He was a good player on an average defense, but he may thrive in the Browns’ defensive system. It’s really easy to make speculations when the guy hasn’t played a down in a Browns uniform yet. Let free agency and the season play out before you make your uninformed and biased comments.

]]> By: imeanwhatisay http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2386822 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:32:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2386822 very happy gor Kruger thx for the super performance

]]> By: paintan8 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/paul-kruger-agrees-to-40-million-deal-with-browns/#comment-2386821 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:32:36 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815634#comment-2386821 dickson29 says:
Mar 12, 2013 5:14 PM
and down go the ravens…..Another star player history!

Because every player that leaves Baltimore in free agency becomes a huge star and has career years elsewhere. Keep holding your breath Cleveland

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