Paul Kruger, the Ravens rookie linebacker out of Utah State, has been proving himself on the field this offseason and has quickly established himself as a force on the Ravens D. But he’s earned himself a nickname amongst his locker room buddies which may stick with the outside linebacker who’s making people in Baltimore forget about Bart Scott very quickly … and it’s not “Freddie” Kruger.
Seems that Terrell Suggs (T-Sizzle) has given Kruger the call of Goldilocks (courtesy of the Baltimore Sun) :
Defensive end-linebacker Terrell Suggs is known for making fun of others. He refers to rookie Paul Kruger as “Goldilocks” because of his long blond hair.
If this name sticks to Kruger the way he sticks to running backs and tight ends, expect a wave of long blonde wigs to hit the Ravens fanbase in M&T Bank Stadium.
In a not so surprising move, the Baltimore Ravens officially released cornerbackSamari Rolle and signed cornerback Chris Carr who will likely also act as the team’s kick returner.
Carr played last season for the Tennessee Titans and registered 82 tackles and averaged close to 25 yards per kick return. Rolle, an 11 year veteran, has battled injuries the last few seasons but will likely draw interest from some team in need of secondary help.
The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly close to bringing in former Eagles tight end LJ Smth to help boost their passing game. The Ravens had a need at tight end with former star Todd Heap disappointing each of the last few seasons while battling injuries but Smith has battled numerous injuries of his own. Still the move gives second year quarterback Joe Flacco another short range target to help in his development.
The Baltimore Sun released details of the deal Ray Lewis signed to remain with the Baltimore Ravens is officially a seven year deal worth $44.5 million, and includes just over $12 million in bonuses.
Lewis would earn $22 million of the contract in the first three years and due to his age he will likely not fulfill all seven years of the deal. In 2009 Lewis will earn $6 million in signing bonus, $2.75 million in roster bonus and just $1 million in base salary.
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