Packers' B.J. Raji is OK with reduced role· Page 2

texaspackerbacker
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10 years ago

Looks like Raji is becoming the next AJ Hawk, no matter how he plays, he will always be expected to do more because of where he was drafted.

Originally Posted by: buckeyepackfan

You got that right on both counts.

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buckeyepackfan
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10 years ago

#12

You got that right on both counts.

Originally Posted by: texaspackerbacker

You're damn right I'm right and am glad that I am on the other side,

You're one who will always be whining about how there is something better out there.

Long before you ever showed up there was several articles stating The Packers were trying to reduce the playing time of their d-lineman and lbr's, because they realized they were getting worn down by the end of the year.

Because of injuries they haven't been able to do that the past couple of years.

This year they have the depth to rest their starters, and I for one am glad of that.

Like it or not, Raji and Hawk, have a ring just like the other so-called 'superstars" of the team.

They both were a big part of that 2010 season.

The Packers happen to go on and win another ring this year, they will once again be a part of the reason why.

Championship aren't won by having a few "superstar" players on the roster, they are won by putting together a solid surrounding cast to make those so called "superstars" shine.

Just keep whining about "expectations" of the starters on the roster, every time you do you show your football ignorance.

ha ha ha

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Tezzy
Senior Member

10 years ago

#13

I thought last season was a step in the right direction for Raji. And week one against San Francisco was what I hoped we would get out of Raji every week. Last two weeks he has dropped off the cliff in terms of production on the stat sheet. Right now, PFF has 30, that's right, 3...0..., 3-4 DEs rated better than Raji at this point in the season.

My expectations aren't about where a player is drafted, but how he is compensated by the organization. Right now Ted Thompson is winning on his strategy of letting Raji set his market value. I like Raji as a piece of the puzzle, but realistic about his low ceiling as a dominant 3-4 DE.

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nerdmann
Premier Member

10 years ago

#14

I guess he made it to the Hall of fame my fooling everyone. I don't exactly care for the guy but it is just a little difficult to "overrate" a HoFer. What more can he do to to be worthy in nermannland cure cancer, end poverty and balance the budget?

Originally Posted by: wpr

Sapp ran his mouth for the cameras, and took advantage of being on an otherwise all time great defense.

As for cancer, if you get it, come see me.

As for the budget, it's a meaningless "planning" document. A list of stuff that costs money. If I have a million dollar in the bank, I can still "budget" myself to $10,000.00. Then when I hit $10,001.00, I can say, "I'M OVER BUDGET!" Does that mean there's no more money? No.

The REAL set of books is the COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT. But no one ever talks about that. Includes also revenue generating ventures. There are over 35,000 state and local municipalities in this country. They all have two sets of books. They all only ever talk about one.

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buckeyepackfan
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10 years ago

#15

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

????????

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gotarace
Senior Member

10 years ago

#16

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

Nerdmann...Now you can cure cancer??
As for Raji if he is happy with his reduced role... i hope he is happy with his reduced contract.

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DakotaT
Select Member

10 years ago

#17

Warren Sapp a blowhard, yes; a questionably dirty player, ask Clifton and Jerry Rice; but the guy was an incredible defensive tackle. If I were to compare him to a Viking tackle, it wouldn't be Chrissy Hovan, it would be John Randle.

As for Raji, I really would like to see some more tackles for loss and sacks and not get pushed around by less talented offensive lineman. I have the same opinion of Raji as Texas, he's been a disappointment, except for the second half of the 2010 season.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member

10 years ago

#18

B.J. Raji has played more snaps (115) than any other DL on the Packers this season.

Ryan Pickett is second with 95 snaps and Johnny Jolly is third with 78.

People seem to forget that the DL in a 3 - 4 is not glorified. They are supposed to be big powerful men who eat up blockers. How are you gauging this when blasting Raji? I'm interested.

nerdmann
Premier Member

10 years ago

#19

Nerdmann...Now you can cure cancer??
As for Raji if he is happy with his reduced role... i hope he is happy with his reduced contract.

Originally Posted by: gotarace

No.

The word "cure" can only be legally used to refer to successful treatments based on drugs or therapy.

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DarkaneRules
Veteran Member

10 years ago

#20

Nerdmann...Now you can cure cancer??
As for Raji if he is happy with his reduced role... i hope he is happy with his reduced contract.

Originally Posted by: gotarace

I could not have said it any better so I won't.

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