vmax Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Here we go again.... The Ravens have suffered their first serious injury of training camp.Rookie defensive end Bronson Kaufusi broke his ankle during Thursday’s practice when a teammate fell into his leg, and the third-round pick is expected to miss the entire season.The injury happened during a passing play where Kaufusi was engaged in a block with an offensive lineman. As he pushed the blocker into the backfield, a teammate fell into his leg and collapsed the ankle. He was carted off the field. Kaufusi was expected to make an immediate impact as a pass rusher, but the Ravens are deep enough at the defensive end position to absorb the loss. They still have Brent Urban, Lawrence Guy and Kapron Lewis-Moore, who have all been solid in training camp. Guy started six games last year....http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Rookie-Bronson-Kaufusi-Breaks-Ankle-Done-For-Season/c38a759e-4029-49ba-aac2-920056d9db6a This is tough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldno82 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Well, it's bad for him and I feel for him. The team will probably be OK. Hopefully KLM continues to progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneManCypher Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I'm beginning to think we are cursed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrubberRaven Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 The radio heads who have seen practices said this is not a bad thing as he was learning. He'll have time to hit weights and watch and learn. Maybe he'll be back for a playoff run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercleetz Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 It's brutal losing a high draft pick, however, Kaufusi is a guy who probably needed a development/redshirt year in a pro weight room and film room. He has a great frame and skill set, but he'll come back next year as a mountain of a man. And luckily, this is a broken ankle and not a torn ACL. He may miss the season, but he should be back to full strength well before any offseason workouts. In short, I am not sure if we would have gotten much production out of him this season anyways. But I love this kid's long-term potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldno82 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 It's brutal losing a high draft pick, however, Kaufusi is a guy who probably needed a development/redshirt year in a pro weight room and film room. He has a great frame and skill set, but he'll come back next year as a mountain of a man. And luckily, this is a broken ankle and not a torn ACL. He may miss the season, but he should be back to full strength well before any offseason workouts. In short, I am not sure if we would have gotten much production out of him this season anyways. But I love this kid's long-term potential. Agree with that assessment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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