Ravens impressed by Eric Weddle

Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle is already making a positive impression on his new team.

The nine-year veteran has already established a rapport with fellow safety Lardarius Webb, as the long-time Raven let it be known the team wants Weddle to be vocal from the get-go.

"I told him, 'We want Eric Weddle. Don't hold back. Don't be quiet. We want you,'" Webb said, according to Sarah Ellison of the team's official website. "If you yelled when you were with the Chargers, I want you coming out here yelling. Just be yourself. Grow the beard back, because we want the beard, if that's who you were."

Head coach Jim Harbaugh has also been impressed by his new starting free safety, praising Weddle as a prototypical Ravens player.

"For whatever reason, he fits in with the Ravens," Harbaugh said. "He fits in with how we do things around here just perfectly ... I give (general manager) Ozzie (Newsome) all the credit in the world. That was a great signing."

Weddle signed a four-year, $26-million contract in the offseason, hoping to help restore the Ravens' defense back to its former greatness. The team will also be getting linebacker Terrell Suggs back, which should help Weddle's transition to the AFC North, which, according to Weddle, has been smooth so far.

"In all honesty, it feels like I've been here my whole career," Weddle said. "It’s been a natural, seamless transition. I've been able to fit in, but also imprint what I'm all about and what I bring to the team."