2009 Draft - Round 1, Pick 9, Overall Pick 9 - BJ Raji

i'm happy it worked out the way it did....i would have been happy with orakpo at this spot but i'm happier that Raji was still available.

Raji was kind of the obvious pick, and he's a good pick at that.

Very skilled and in a position we need.

Hell yeah! I said it before! LOL

B.J. Raji is going to kick Cutler a**

Very true.

Like I've said before: we need someone that'll pressure the passer, and give our CBs a better chance at making plays.

I guess this pick is okay, but to me it's acknowledging by Ted that Justin Harrel is been officially labeled a bust!

For sure. I was so afraid that TT would draft Crabtree...

Sure, he's gonna have a great career...but it's more of a luxury than a need.

And everyone knew Harrell was a bust.

Some guys wanted Crabtree! WTF! RAJI RAJI RAJI! Thanks TT, you da man! Thanks Al Davis, Thanks Eric Mangini, your stupidness made it all possible! Now let's get Britton, Brown, English or Sintim!

This pick will help take some pressure off Kampman but I wonder how fast he gets into the lineup.

If they would have gone that way it still would not have been bad. Crabtree and Jennings for the next five years! Brett could only have wished to have a tandem like that.

i wouldnt be mad with crabtree and i like raji so for once im happy with ted

I think he has a very good chance to beat Pickett.

I would agree if we did not have Jordy Nelson and James Jones on the roster, some VERY promising WRs...

My only concern with Raji is that he misses a lot of tackles, but that can be thaught

So, which way next, D-line still , LB, BD or o-line?

nfl.com

Pick Analysis:The Packers pick up a dominating nose tackle to anchor their new 3-4 defense. Raji excels at whipping double teams, and his presence in the middle will keep blockers off A.J. Hawk and Nick Barnett. Though many thought the Packers would opt for a pass rusher, the decision to fortify their run defense will go a long way toward helping them increase their sack total.

walterfootball.com

9. B.J. Raji, NT, Boston College
This pick was pretty easy with Tyson Jackson off the board. The Packers needed a nose tackle for their new 3-4 defense. They could have drafted Michael Crabtree, but he would have been a poor fit when you consider all of the receivers they have on their roster. (Pick Grade: A)

And now I hope for Connor Barwin (DE/OLB) on our 2nd round Pick

maybe Michael Johnson, DE?....seems like the defense shoudl still be addressed in the 2nd round

from sportsillustrated.com

we also need to look at an OT since Tauscher might not be resigned

I don't trust Michael Johnson so much. What's the next good 3-4 DE?

Everette Brown still available, Jarron Gilbert

As much as I would like them to stay on the defensive side...O-Line would be a good 2nd pick.

Any idea what picks we traded for this 1st round 26 pick?

Our second rounder and both 3rd round picks! To much I think.