WTF: Packers and Raji Close to One Year Deal?

[Smeefers]

we just got the best out of him, he was in a contract year, the year almost every player throughout history has played their best ball

Last year was far from the best that Raji can put out. This is all speculation but, he thought he had his ticket bought. Someone was going to give him good cash for his past performances, ignoring how horrible he did, knowing that he just didn't fit in our system. What he failed to realize is that other teams consider effort to be the biggest factor in whether or not you're going to pay a guy. Mathews might have a down year, but the dude is trying to win the game on every snap and that's the type of player people want on their team. Now that he understands that, I believe he's going to return to his game changing ways. If not, it's only a year contract so no harm.

[woodbuck27]

Last year was far from the best that Raji can put out. This is all speculation but, he thought he had his ticket bought. Someone was going to give him good cash for his past performances, ignoring how horrible he did, knowing that he just didn't fit in our system. What he failed to realize is that other teams consider effort to be the biggest factor in whether or not you're going to pay a guy. Mathews might have a down year, but the dude is trying to win the game on every snap and that's the type of player people want on their team. Now that he understands that, I believe he's going to return to his game changing ways. If not, it's only a year contract so no harm.

BJ Raji did nothing for us last year.

How much will TT pay for him to do nothing this season?

The bottom line's now set at approx. $6.5 Million ($4 million plus $2.5 million bonus incentives) and which arms BJ Raji for a price on him maybe? elsewhere. In any case it all looks like a one year rental to me. So if that's the case, why retain him?

[pbmax]

Last year was far from the best that Raji can put out. This is all speculation but, he thought he had his ticket bought. Someone was going to give him good cash for his past performances, ignoring how horrible he did, knowing that he just didn't fit in our system. What he failed to realize is that other teams consider effort to be the biggest factor in whether or not you're going to pay a guy. Mathews might have a down year, but the dude is trying to win the game on every snap and that's the type of player people want on their team. Now that he understands that, I believe he's going to return to his game changing ways. If not, it's only a year contract so no harm.

I thought a version of this. He was certain to get paid and he was therefore happy to do exactly what he was asked by coaches and scheme and nothing more. The slackers approach to being a company man.

[mraynrand]

I thought a version of this. He was certain to get paid and he was therefore happy to do exactly what he was asked by coaches and scheme and nothing more. The slackers approach to being a company man.

Where's the motivation? If he worked harder, he doesn't see another dime. Well, Bob, that makes you work just hard enough not to get fired.

[pbmax]

Where's the motivation? If he worked harder, he doesn't see another dime. Well, Bob, that makes you work just hard enough not to get fired.

If I am right, and I kinda hope I am not, it calls into question his judgement AND his prospects after his next deal.

[denverYooper]

Where's the motivation? If he worked harder, he doesn't see another dime. Well, Bob, that makes you work just hard enough not to get fired.

I can tell you're a real straight shooter with upper management potential.

[denverYooper]

If I am right, and I kinda hope I am not, it calls into question his judgement AND his prospects after his next deal.

Those who know him best were lukewarm on these traits as well. They were willing to offer him a chance to redeem himself at a team-friendly price, and that was it. The fact that they took a multi-year deal of 8m per off of the table and replaced it with a 1 year 4m (+incentives) offer speaks volumes.

[woodbuck27]

Those who know him best were lukewarm on these traits as well. They were willing to offer him a chance to redeem himself at a team-friendly price, and that was it. The fact that they took a multi-year deal of 8m per off of the table and replaced it with a 1 year 4m (+incentives) offer speaks volumes.

Maybe to BJ Raji's ego that's a lot like rubbing salt in a wound.

I see no reason to keep any player that is thinking playing in the NFL with any other team.

The last thing TT should stand for is:

" OK I'll take the $4 Million plus 2.5 million$ incentive as no other team offered more. "

TT should have given BJ Raji a limited time offer at the reduction and after that ... good luck. Members here point to B. J. Raji's size; but that man was easily man handled last season.

[Zool]

I can tell you're a real straight shooter with upper management potential.

You've been missing a lot of work lately BJ

[Guiness]

Looks like this announcement was a little premature, and Raji wants to wait until at least Tuesday to see if another offer comes across.

I wonder if there is still a Packer's offer on the table?

[mraynrand]

Looks like this announcement was a little premature, and Raji wants to wait until at least Tuesday to see if another offer comes across.

I wonder if there is still a Packer's offer on the table?

[bobblehead]

Maybe to BJ Raji's ego that's a lot like rubbing salt in a wound.

I see no reason to keep any player that is thinking playing in the NFL with any other team.

The last thing TT should stand for is:

" OK I'll take the $4 Million plus 2.5 million$ incentive as no other team offered more. "

TT should have given BJ Raji a limited time offer at the reduction and after that ... good luck. Members here point to B. J. Raji's size; but that man was easily man handled last season.

Unless of course TT thinks BJ is worth every penny of 4mill plus incentive. Then if he put a timer on it, it would be TT's ego getting in the way.

[woodbuck27]

Unless of course TT thinks BJ is worth every penny of 4mill plus incentive. Then if he put a timer on it, it would be TT's ego getting in the way.

Touche.

[red]

lots of guys getting all kinds of action today, one name not being mentioned at all is BJ raji

no one wants a lazy fat ass who just quits on his team

[woodbuck27]

lots of guys getting all kinds of action today, one name not being mentioned at all is BJ raji

no one wants a lazy fat ass who just quits on his team

Wouldn't it be something if his FA bid stalls and he has to take TT's one year offer of approx. $4 Million$.

if it was me as GM and it got down to that I'd give him Dick All now. my last one year offer would have a time limit of 48 hours on it; and outside of that "bye bye to $4 million$ as it would have to be considerably less to NOTHING.

Now BJ Raji ...bank that ... sucker.