B.J. Raji: 'We'll find out early' if Packers can stop the run

MintBaconDrivel
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8 years ago

Who doesn't already know.

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Matt Forte. Marshawn Lynch. Jamaal Charles.

This could get ugly early.

Or – and this is a big or – it just might show that the Green Bay Packers' run defense isn't the Swiss cheese it was last season.

The first three running backs that Dom Capers' defense must face this year have been among the NFL's most productive over the last three seasons. The Chicago Bears' Forte, first up in Sunday's regular-season opener at Soldier Field, ranks sixth among all NFL backs in rushing yards over the last three seasons with 3,471 yards.

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nerdmann
Premier Member

8 years ago

We cleaned that up to some degree when Clay moved inside last year. Hopefully that will continue.

Haven't been overly impressed with Raji this TC.

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DakotaT
Select Member

8 years ago

I have no reason to believe we will see any other Raji than what we have seen the between 11-14. I'd love to see the Raji of 2010 again, I just refuse to hold my breath. One thing that will piss me off is if either Gaston or Pennell get released when Cheech gets back from suspension.

gbguy20
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8 years ago

Everything about our defense makes me extremely nervous. Sunday cannot come soon enough. I'd love to see this defense step it up and make a statement.

DakotaT
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8 years ago

Everything about our defense makes me extremely nervous. Sunday cannot come soon enough. I'd love to see this defense step it up and make a statement.

Originally Posted by: gbguy20

I'm not nervous, cause football is entertainment! But we haven't had a defense with serious credibility for a very long time, so if it shits the bed again, I won't be surprised. If the defense is much improved, I'll be real happy. One thing is for certain, though, I sure wish we would have gone after Julius Peppers before he signed with Chicago - cause we missed the best of his years - and he's still very good.

nyrpack
Veteran Member

8 years ago

i think stopping the run as a whole isnt the problem, i think letting a back blowup the dee on a huge play is where the problem lies sounds weird but they seem to give up that huge run at least once or twice a game all the time, gotta get consistant effort all game long !!

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nerdmann
Premier Member

8 years ago

Originally Posted by: nyrpack

Thats right. This D looks to contain the run, not stop it.

They wanna bait teams into running.

“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”

texaspackerbacker
Veteran Member

8 years ago

Thats right. This D looks to contain the run, not stop it.

They wanna bait teams into running.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

Look for it NOT to be that way this Sunday against the Bears. A good running game, injured wideouts, and Cutler - it's a slam dunk.

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steveishere
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8 years ago

If the run D is improved I'm leaning toward Pennell being a bigger reason why over Raji

beast
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8 years ago

#10

One thing that will piss me off is if either Gaston or Pennell get released when Cheech gets back from suspension.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT

I'm sure after reading this, that if/when the Packers release Gaston, they'll make sure it's for Chong and not Cheech, just in an attempt to keep you happy 😄

I don't think you have to worry about Pennel as he's current listed as a starter... so even when Cheech and Chong get back Pennel should be in the top 5 of the DL (or higher).

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