Post by packermania on Aug 3, 2009 15:19:17 GMT -5
Not really, but he brings up a valid point when discussing Raji's former teammate, Ron Brace, who is also alternating between DE and NT. Here are the quotes about Brace:
"When you look at Ron, he's got that frame," Belichick said. "He's got good height and a good long frame to play end as opposed to some players who might be big players, you know, 300-pounders, but don't have the length to play out there. I think Ron has that combination of size and power and length.
"You're playing against offensive tackles that are 6-5, 6-6 and 34-inch, 35-inch arms. It's hard for a 6-1 player to play against."
Raji is 6-1, 337. His stout stature will be an interesting obstacle for him, and we'll see in time if his talent can help him overcome that. First he has to get into camp, though.
myespn.go.com/blogs/nflnation/0-10-38/Brace-buckled-when-he-saw-Patriots-playbook.html
"When you look at Ron, he's got that frame," Belichick said. "He's got good height and a good long frame to play end as opposed to some players who might be big players, you know, 300-pounders, but don't have the length to play out there. I think Ron has that combination of size and power and length.
"You're playing against offensive tackles that are 6-5, 6-6 and 34-inch, 35-inch arms. It's hard for a 6-1 player to play against."
Raji is 6-1, 337. His stout stature will be an interesting obstacle for him, and we'll see in time if his talent can help him overcome that. First he has to get into camp, though.
myespn.go.com/blogs/nflnation/0-10-38/Brace-buckled-when-he-saw-Patriots-playbook.html
