Raji's Out Sunday Per Bedard

[Scott Campbell]

http://twitter.com/Greg_A_Bedard/status/3868614397

\\Raji didn't test well on Tuesday, that means he's out for Sunday. Jolly has been getting snaps at nose.about 2 hours ago from UberTwitter


Balls.

[sheepshead]

Damn, I want this kids learning curve over ASAP.

[pbmax]

I knew Ditka would be bad luck.

[pittstang5]

Not having Raji could hurt. I was hoping to see him play in an actual game and the D-line depth worries me. BUT...I'm more concerned about Blackmon. I think he's a big kick return / punt return threat and if he can't go, to me, that just sucks. The back ups for Blackmon: Nelson and T-will are solid, but to me, don't have that flash or rather don't scare the opposing team.

[Bossman641]

Damnit, big loss. I was really hoping to see him push some OL back into Cutler's face.

[cheesner]

Didn't I read a quote where MM said he didn't pass on Tuesday but they would retest him on Thursday?

[boiga]

Didn't I read a quote where MM said he didn't pass on Tuesday but they would retest him on Thursday?

I read that too, but that's often coach speak for "he's out."

They don't want Chicago to game plan Raji's absence, so they'll M3'll be mum on it as long as he can get away with it.

[Rastak]

Didn't I read a quote where MM said he didn't pass on Tuesday but they would retest him on Thursday?

I read that too, but that's often coach speak for "he's out."

They don't want Chicago to game plan Raji's absence, so they'll M3'll be mum on it as long as he can get away with it.

Do they gameplan around hobbled rookie lineman? I'm guessing not, I just think coaches are starting to get conditioned to not revealing anything, even when it means absolutely nothing.

[boiga]

Well, they'd gameplan around the Packers having to use a larger percentage of nickel defense because of a lack of bodies at NT. Right now the only guy behind Pickett is Jolly, and his first reps ever at NT were this week.

Releasing that information would certainly be helpful to Chicago's DC. While I agree that Coaches often obfuscate to the point of ridiculousness, M3's right keep quiet on Raji and Blackmon.

[Rastak]

Well, they'd gameplan around the Packers having to use a larger percentage of nickel defense because of a lack of bodies at NT. Right now the only guy behind Pickett is Jolly, and his first reps ever at NT were this week.

Releasing that information would certainly be helpful to Chicago's DC. While I agree that Coaches often obfuscate to the point of ridiculousness, M3's right keep quiet on Raji and Blackmon.

I honestly don't feel Chicago changes their gameplan at all based on an obviously slowed Raji playing or not. I know Mangini thinks he's clever not naming a starter but Tim Ryan and Pat Kirwin were laughing about it on NFL radio. The gameplan changes ZERO between Anderson and Quinn.

[Brando19]

Well, they'd gameplan around the Packers having to use a larger percentage of nickel defense because of a lack of bodies at NT. Right now the only guy behind Pickett is Jolly, and his first reps ever at NT were this week.

Releasing that information would certainly be helpful to Chicago's DC. While I agree that Coaches often obfuscate to the point of ridiculousness, M3's right keep quiet on Raji and Blackmon.

I honestly don't feel Chicago changes their gameplan at all based on an obviously slowed Raji playing or not. I know Mangini thinks he's clever not naming a starter but Tim Ryan and Pat Kirwin were laughing about it on NFL radio. The gameplan changes ZERO between Anderson and Quinn.

I heard Tim and PK laughing about it as well, Ras. The Vikings defense will eat either QB alive...regardless.
I wish Raji was healthy, though. He would push that O line back and Cutler would have a hard time. Hopefully Jenkins can stop Forte.

[Rastak]

Brando, I think if he shows himself to be really disruptive on tape for a few weeks then it might make some sort of impact on a teams gameplan, in some way.

Could happen this year, I guess once he's healthy we'll see.


Tim and Pat are ourstanding on NFL Radio, BTW. They know their football for sure. A guy can pick up alot of technical info on the finer points of the game.

[MOBB DEEP]

I knew Ditka would be bad luck.

ROFLMBO

[Brando19]

Brando, I think if he shows himself to be really disruptive on tape for a few weeks then it might make some sort of impact on a teams gameplan, in some way.

Could happen this year, I guess once he's healthy we'll see.


Tim and Pat are ourstanding on NFL Radio, BTW. They know their football for sure. A guy can pick up alot of technical info on the finer points of the game.

I agree...if Raji shows he's an impact player...then teams will have to adjust.

Tim and Pat have an excellent radio show. I catch them on my way home from work every day. Tim has alot of knowledge from a players' prospective and Pat is one of the smartest football minds out there. I used to enjoy Adam Schein, but I never get to hear his show due to my shift change at work. Schein has a very unique voice.

[falco]

Pat is one of the smartest football minds out there.

Him and Matt Millen.