Raji's Season Might Be In Trouble

[wist43]

I know you guys are down on Raji, but losing him hurts a lot...

Assuming dunderdummy was going to use him properly... who ya gonna stick at nose now?? Not the traditional 2-gap NT, but rather a slanting, penetrating NT to go with the undersized DE's dunderdummy is using.

Losing Raji hurts a lot... no telling how dunderdummy will screw it up now

[pbmax]

Ryan Wood @ByRyanWood 14m
If it is torn bicep for B.J. Raji, what kind of tear will be crucial. Recovery from partial tear typically 3-6 weeks. Full tear 4-6 months.

[Teamcheez1]

Wow. Nobody around here wanted to sign Raji for even the vet minimum this year, and now he's an irreplaceable part of the defense?

Go figure.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I liked the resigning, and I think he's played very well back at NT this preseason. I think it would be a big loss. You'd be looking at Pennel and nobody to spell him until Guion returned. Ugh!

[Harlan Huckleby]

NT is Raji's position. I think it is a big loss, at least Raji had potential to return to form at NT.

[pittstang5]

I have no doubt its a full tear. That's just how this team roles. As much as Raji has pissed me off, there is no depth behind him. Pennel has looked good, but he's a rookie. Guoin can't get on the field.

My biggest concern has been the d-line this TC. Depth is gonna be tested. Not good, imo. Not good.

[smuggler]

Wow. Nobody around here wanted to sign Raji for even the vet minimum this year, and now he's an irreplaceable part of the defense?

Go figure.

Untrue. Myself and others wanted him back on the cheap.

[pbmax]

And he is done.

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 6m
The results are in and they are not good. #Packers NT BJ Raji is out for the season with a torn bicep, source says. This was the fear

[Carolina_Packer]

So, what do you think they will do to address the roster spot? Do you think they'll go with the depth they have at DL or perhaps look to the last roster cut-down to add to depth? Eliot Wolf, time to earn your money! Find Ted a good fit, please.

[pbmax]

GBPG's WesHod has confirmed out for season.

Tyler Dunne @TyDunne 4m
Still, wouldn't expect a ton of panic out of Packers. Use nickel a ton. They have Boyd/Guion/Pennel, and liked Guion a lot.

Tyler Dunne @TyDunne 5m
Here's what Ryan Pickett said right before training camp about wanting to play, and in GB ... http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packe...265637431.html …

[run pMc]

Wow, not good to lose your starting NT.
This likely means Pennel makes the roster, and Guion too. I'd think they will try to play Guion quite a bit in the last preseason game. I think going with Boyd/Pennel as your duo at NT week 1 vs. Seattle is risky, especially with what they have at ILB.

I think they will kick the tires on Pickett and wouldn't be against bringing him back on the cheap if Guion's hurt/no good. Pickett gives them size and some run stopping but zero pass rush. Not sure about scouts bringing some new face in unless it's a surprise veteran cut who might still have something in the tank. I don't see it happening.

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Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 56m
Research with @RobDemovsky this week revealed #Packers played Okie in 25.2 percent of their total snaps last season. Nickel is the new base

Tyler Dunne @TyDunne 6m
Source tells @TomSilverstein that Ryan Pickett and Johnny Jolly are not in the #Packers plans, in light of Raji's season-ending injury.

[texaspackerbacker]

It sure looked likeRaji was getting pushed around and run right past in this preseason at NT, the same as he did last year wherever he played. This is the ultimate addition by subtraction. The Packers D will be BETTER without Raji. And don't even think about bringing in Pickett! Also, I really don't think we need Guion - assuming he's just another big clod.

Boyd and Pennel have both played a lot better than Raji. Going with them at NT in addition to plenty of the no NT packages will make the Packers better - a lot better as a result of this injury.

Now what about Brad Jones? Somebody said he had a knee injury. Could we have even more addition by subtraction?

[Bossman641]

Well this sucks, I'd argue nose tackle had the least depth on the team

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Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 56m
Research with @RobDemovsky this week revealed #Packers played Okie in 25.2 percent of their total snaps last season. Nickel is the new base

isn't there someone on this site that makes this same argument?