How does Pee's react?

**Justlovemybirds** · 05-03-2012, 03:54 PM

I'm not too familiar with Pees' defensively philosophy but seeing as how some adjustments are going to be needed what do you think they'll be?

Obviously the blitzing will have to be more creative to get guys in the best position to get to the QB but fortunately we don't have to compensate for terrible DB's. I think things will be bumpy for a while but seeing how Houston was able to bounce back from losing Mario Williams and we have equal (if not more) talent on the defense as a whole, I'm hopeful that the D will step up.

**Carey** · 05-03-2012, 04:04 PM

I think the good thing is team has had to "scheme" pressure in previous years and certaintly will have to do so this year. I think you'll see more of a effort to send more blitzers in certain situations. I think the biggest thing will be personnel, he has to push the right buttons in that regard getting the best 4 or 5 guys to attack the QB in obvious passing situations, and also getting those guys rushing from the right places.

**Captain Silver** · 05-03-2012, 04:54 PM

Tell Sergio Kindle this is his chance to make bank.

**wickedsolo** · 05-03-2012, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by Captain Silver

Tell Sergio Kindle this is his chance to make bank.

**Raven Maniac** · 05-03-2012, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Captain Silver

Tell Sergio Kindle this is his chance to make bank.

Exactly, the talent is there it just needs to show up on game day.

**Captain Silver** · 05-03-2012, 05:44 PM

I mean seriously, this guy, WAS one of the most feared pass rushers coming out of college. Had a major setback, but was allowed to learn the game. Got a whole year on the team, limited game time. Now he will have a full off season.

I mean it is a bad break for Suggs, no doubt, but a MONSTER opportunity for this guy to come out like a wrecking ball. And he will have the chance because between him, Kruger and the rookie, they are the best OLB's at rushing.

I'd hate to benefit at the cost of another, but the table has been set, his choice to make the best of it.

**Ravenous1** · 05-03-2012, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by Captain Silver

I mean seriously, this guy, WAS one of the most feared pass rushers coming out of college. Had a major setback, but was allowed to learn the game. Got a whole year on the team, limited game time. Now he will have a full off season.

I mean it is a bad break for Suggs, no doubt, but a MONSTER opportunity for this guy to come out like a wrecking ball. And he will have the chance because between him, Kruger and the rookie, they are the best OLB's at rushing.

I'd hate to benefit at the cost of another, but the table has been set, his choice to make the best of it.

Not a Kindle hater but the guy did suffer a major head trauma. That kinda of injury can leave its mark on a person. The difference in pure physical talent between a guy who makes a NFL Team and guys who get cut or never invited to camp is not as much as you might think. We are talking hundreths of a second in speed, slightly better agility etc... A injury such as the one Kindle had could certainly leave its mark enough that he would go from being a sure thing to a guy on the margins.

I am rooting for the kid. I hope that what JJ said is accurate. I cant wait to see him on the field and see how he does. I do not see taking Upshaw in the draft as a commentary on if they think he can play so much as its just Ozzie and the Ravens taking the BPA as is their philosophy. On a side note, if there were ever a situation that really reinforces how much I love the BPA philosophy, this is it. Without Upshaw in the fold I would be a lot more pessimistic. You just never know what might happen. There is never such a thing as to many great players at any position

**Captain Silver** · 05-03-2012, 06:25 PM

Oh I get the injury factor, but if he's fearful then he doesn't belong on the field. From all reports I heard last year, he was a monster in practice. I don't see the injury playing any part in how Kindle fares from here on out.

As for BPA, within reason, yes it is a good system. Reaching can have Boller type results...

**Sirdowski** · 05-03-2012, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Captain Silver

Oh I get the injury factor, but if he's fearful then he doesn't belong on the field. From all reports I heard last year, he was a monster in practice. I don't see the injury playing any part in how Kindle fares from here on out.

Aside from the complete deafness in one ear, I agree.

**jaydee414** · 05-03-2012, 07:23 PM

Methinks Sergio needs to do some SERIOUS soul-searching right about now. To have been drafted to play in the NFL, only to shit the bed by falling down steps while "sleepwalking", to now, being put in a position to about totally redeem his rep and credibility, (not to mention make bank)...I dunno. The kid best screw his courage to a sticking place and strap it up come training camp.

**CoverD** · 05-03-2012, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by Sirdowski

Aside from the complete deafness in one ear, I agree.

That's the only thing that could hold Kindle back from hitting his potential IMO

**lobachevsky** · 05-03-2012, 08:03 PM

The reports that he was "tearing it up in practice" indicate that at least he didn't suffer any significant damage to his balance, which is a great sign. But don't minimize the deafness, gang. Aside from having to get the defensive calls via hand signals (that can be read by the opponent as well), there is a certain amount of direction finding that makes use of stereo hearing. Humans aren't exactly bats, but it might be harder than one would think to compensate for the loss of that.

**JustaslowZ06** · 05-03-2012, 08:07 PM

Which ear is Kindle deaf in? Put him on the other side, problem fixed. Although I think it's far more of an issue.

**lobachevsky** · 05-03-2012, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by jaydee414

Methinks Sergio needs to do some SERIOUS soul-searching right about now.

What makes you think he hasn't done so already? Have you seen anything recent that says he's anything less than completely dedicated to becoming the best player he can be? If so link, please, because I haven't.

The kid best screw his courage to a sticking place and strap it up come training camp.

You could (& probably should) say that about any player who comes to camp not guaranteed a starting job.

**wickedsolo** · 05-03-2012, 08:21 PM

Regarding Kindle's deafness in one ear, that was a big thing for him to work on last year because it can (dont know if it has) impacted his balance.

That said, one of the things I remember reading was they were trying to develop a hands/signaling system for him so he'd know the play or at the very least, what his assignment is.

**lobachevsky** · 05-03-2012, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by JustaslowZ06

Which ear is Kindle deaf in? Put him on the other side, problem fixed. Although I think it's far more of an issue.

I read somewhere in this forum that JJ was quoted as saying Kindle was "tearing it up in practice" last year. How was he doing that if "it's far more of an issue"?

**wickedsolo** · 05-03-2012, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by lobachevsky

I read somewhere in this forum that JJ was quoted as saying Kindle was "tearing it up in practice" last year. How was he doing that if "it's far more of an issue"?

From what I recall he displayed good burst when rushing the passer and beat McKinnie and Oher quite a few times (not that that says much), but was having a difficult time digesting the playbook, so Ted Monachino spent a lot of extra time tutoring him & breaking down film with him.

I remember reading some quotes from him towards the end of the season where he said he felt a lot more comfortable with the playbook and had a hard time with it because of the lockout and he wasn't able to call the coaches and ask them questions. He stated he was just waiting for an opportunity.

Well King Serg...here it is.

**AirFlacco** · 05-04-2012, 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by CoverD

That's the only thing that could hold Kindle back from hitting his potential IMO

During a presser Stan the Fan tried to ask about the deafness in Kindle's ear and
how that would effect his game.

Ozzie said, huh? Next question and everyone laughed.

Then the Sun wrote about that deafness in one ear so Stan asked a legit question
that Oz made fun of and didn't even answer.

**BigPlayReceiver** · 05-04-2012, 07:21 AM

We are fortunate that Suggs' injury has happened so early in the off-season.
Pees has many months to design new schemes around how his DEs and OLBs look and develop.
Having Jimmy (assuming he's coming along) and Webb on the field and healthy is going to be more key than ever for our pass rush.

**bmorecareful** · 05-04-2012, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by AirFlacco

During a presser Stan the Fan tried to ask about the deafness in Kindle's ear and
how that would effect his game.

Ozzie said, huh? Next question and everyone laughed.

Then the Sun wrote about that deafness in one ear so Stan asked a legit question
that Oz made fun of and didn't even answer.

Per Kindle himself, he is nearly 100% deaf in his left ear. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...d-100-percent/

I think the thing with Ozzie is simple. He didn't want to answer the question and he wanted to pooh-pooh it. I don't support the way the Ravens brass treats the media a lot of the time, but the reality is that it has been apparent to me in the John Harbaugh era that the coaches and FO have become utterly and completely paralyzed by fear of "secrets" being leaked through the media.

They do everything they can to keep actual information from getting out to the media, lie/misdirect as much as they can get away with, and just generally treat members of the media like kryptonite. I'm not passing judgment on it, that's just the way it seems to me.

That's all a bit OT, but the fact of the matter is that Kindle himself said he was deaf in his left ear. That would mean he'll have to play on the strong side if he plays anywhere.