Quote Originally Posted by 3irty1 View Post
I still don't buy that Raji's misused just that he's of little use. He does a poor job of controlling the man in front of him (2 gap) but he's also simply lacks the anchor that a player of his size and experience should have. Put him at 3-tech, you'll still end up with a 330 lb man who can get washed out vs the run. Even if he is a great pass rusher for a 330 lb guy, he's probably not the best option on your roster to play 3 tech on 3rd down.
Which is why Raji in base was always an odd fit. And taking him out of the nickel even odder. But it was a nice, natural experiment to prove he really only had the one talent to offer.