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ESPN’s Ed Werder reported on SportsCenter that the Clevleand Browns and Indianapolis Colts will aggressively pursue OLB Paul Kruger in free agency.
Per Werder, Cleveland is “definitely going to go after” Kruger and will face “intense competition” from Indianapolis. The Colts reportedly envision Kruger as Dwight Freeney’s replacement opposite Robert Mathis.
Werder expects Kruger to be signed quickly after Tuesday’s free-agent signing period opens. .
Kruger, 27, led the Super Bowl Ravens in 2012 sacks with nine. He recorded 42 total tackles, forced one fumble and picked off one pass.
NBC-owned Rotoworld anticipates that Kruger will command a contract worth in the $12 million range annually; perhaps $60 million over five years.
[Related: The Banner Report: Linebackers]
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No truth to the rumor that a powerful electric fence will keep Kruger seated at the restaurant table until all paperwork is finalized.
“$60 million over five years”
I’d feel much more comfortable giving that to Avril even with the position switch. Kruger had an incredible 1/2 season last year after Suggs came back (including playoffs). But, the first 3.5 seasons were not fantastic.
Kruger (to me) is worth a 2nd tier FA in the $5-8mil/season range. Not nearly the $12mil/season mark this is reporting.
don’t worry, Banner will hide a gun behind the toilet tank in case Lombardi needs some help convincing Kruger to accept the offer he cannot refuse
perhaps he’ll leave Baltimore tonight in the back of a moving van destined for Indy
dumb he is no where worth 12 mil annually
agree, and wonder if this might not be a Silly Season rumor planted by Banner to artificially jack up Indy’s offer and definitively move the player price out of Baltimore’s re-signing range.
well, this team is certainly overdue for something to clear the bad blood around it.
“Clevleand Browns and Indianapolis Colts will aggressively pursue OLB Paul Kruger in free agency.” OR “Paul Kruger expected to sign with Colts.”
You are assuming he doesn’t stand them up?
I’m with you there. It seems Paul Kruger will be playing the role of RG3 this off-season. ‘Player there is no excuse to be on the Browns roster come starting day but, isn’t for some fumble by the front office.’
Regardless of how much money Kruger commands, there is no defense in the league that will succeed without a strong Linebacker leading his team.
by many accounts, Kruger was the 4th LBer on Baltimore’s hierarchy last year. after Lewis, Suggs, and Ellerbe.
I know it’s a lot of money. But man do we need LBs. Adding him and drafting Jones or Jordan would give Horton the ability to “attack.”
Banner likes incentive based contracts where the player earns the majority upon completion of the 17th regular season game…
man , we sure are tough on FO folks, even ones who haven’t yet conducted a draft or entered FA period.
(but yeah, he carries that You’re-Just-A-Replaceable-Widget negotiating rep)
hope this is smoke screen.
Funny. I think Greg Jennings wants less money per year
We could sign Greg Jennings AND Louis Vazquez combined for that per year price. If that’s what Kruger wants, I’m out. Now lets talk about Avril…
wow. well done, sir.
I didn’t realize Lewis was on their roster. The media must not cover him as much anymore.
1% of the time, it works everytime