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Having players with versatility at any position is a plus, and that is no different for a Packers defensive line that lined up differently during the team's first open OTA practice than it did last season.
With last season's starting left defensive end Johnny Jolly absent from Wednesday's voluntary workout since he has yet to sign his free-agent tender, the Packers' No. 1 defensive line was comprised of Ryan Pickett at left end, B.J. Raji at nose tackle, and Cullen Jenkins at right end.
Defensive line coach Mike Trgovac said the move was more about making sure Raji and Pickett get enough work at both spots so they are comfortable if injuries occur like they did last season. Pickett was the team's primary nose tackle in '09 while Raji worked mainly at left end and inside in sub packages.
The 337-pound Raji, who missed the first two weeks of training camp last year as a rookie since he had not signed a contract yet, also was sidelined for two games in the se..
Source: Packers.com
