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[mussop]

Originally Posted by Roy P

When I take a look at Raji I see a guy who isn't serious about football, maybe he's lazy.

Then you need to do some more research. You couldnt be more wrong.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by mussop

Then you need to do some more research. You couldnt be more wrong.

http://www.profootballdraftnetwork.c...ileid=5&id=279

Raji is not a tremendous self-starter. He wants to do well, but needs to be pushed to take his game to another level. He sometimes does not realize the intensity you have to train with to reach your full potential.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1243129

He does show good field smarts, but the coaching staff felt he just did not want to apply himself in the classroom and he paid for it by sitting out a season.

Raji has finally bought into the program. He comes from a supportive family (both parents are pastors), but his academic problems and lack of work ethic in the past will raise a few red flags. He was suspended for part of a game in 2006 (vs. Clemson) for fighting vs. Central Michigan. The previous coaching staff felt that he was the laziest player on the team, but a year away from the game gave him renewed motivation. Still, you have to wonder if it was to impress the NFL teams or that he finally realized he needs to step it up on and off the field.

The staff felt that it needed to motivate him constantly in practices, politely calling him a "game" player.

Raji will never be called a hard worker in the weight room or practices. He is the type that needs to be pushed to get the best effort out of him, as he is not a self-starter.

http://thehuddlereport.com/ppSD/prot...es/BJ.Raji.htm

First big problem for BJ is that he tends to play to the level of his competition. He flashes, but the truth is, he doesn't work very hard on the field unless he decides to. I think he is smart, but I also think he is lazy. He is a boom or bust player.

I think after he matures, he might become a hell of a DT in the NFL. The problem is when will he mature and change his work ethic and have pride in his play?


Granted, this is what other evaluators are seeing. I can tell you from watching the Senior bowl practices that Raji came out strong one day, then took a day off. After Mayock (a BC alum) called him out on his poor showing, he came back the next day and put on a performance. Then during the game, Raji looked pretty average. I know that the kid has the talent in him. However, with the academic issues, the weight fluctuations, and the inconsistent effort that I and others have seen, I will stand by my comment. If Raji weren't lazy, he'd be the pick for the Lions at #1 overall and other teams might be inclined to trade up in order to get him.