Here's an exclusive interview with Raji on his decision. Great read and explains everything.

http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/insidersblog/2016/03...

ok, so apparently what I posted earlier on this, disappeared?

Anyways.

If its true that Raji stepped away from football to take care of his ill mother and aunt, I will applaud him for that. That is very selfless and honorable.

" even if it’s because he is trying to avoid a drug test that could cause a suspension."

If he had money on the table, and he still had an inkling to play, I think he signs and sits for his allotted games. There's nothing less marketable than an FA who you know is going to sit when you sign him.

Unless we know something, though, I think it is irresponsible to speculate this way.

A whole lot of words and nothing to say.

Before any conclusions, it is wise to inform yourself as much as you can. Otherwise your suggestions or advices to the another person (in this case to B. J.) looks like complaints on him. I'm happy that B. J. shows his class with his explanation why he is decide to step down from the game, from the role of the player. Also, I remember last season when he sits out because of the injury, he often mention how good he feels when he is teaching young guys how to play, as well as he mentioned how much he feels joy when his teaching shows positive effects in the games. He mention that is possible for him to come back to football, but I think that would be more likely in the coach suit, than as player. I wish him the best in solving his own demons and I hope he will win that battle.
Like him or not, excellent, good or bad player he was he was always at level of the Packers franchise. Even when he was turning down lucrative deals he was not spitting, like others, on the people who offered him pay checks for his services.
I will always remeber B. J.'s pick six in the NFCCG 2010 and his efforts in the SB...
I think we should thank him for his efforts to be the best he can while he was playing as Packers...

Again it appears that many seem to think that the overall play/career of a player on the field , and which has been and rightfully so labeled as bust based on his drafting, is now forgotten and defended as soon as a family issue arises. Sympathy begins at that moment but doesn't erase prior events. Raji not signing for whatever reason should not have the Packers amok in search for a replacement as his failing (s) should of had eyes wide open prior to this news regardless of the reason one believes was the catalyst for him retiring or taking a mere hiatus.
But as mentioned in another comment, let's make him a coach since he mentioned he likes watching kids learn...which works well for Raji as he simply watched whether on or off the field as his resume'. But the INT will live long and prosper in the minds of some as Packer Hall of Fame merit.

"Aside from the injury-marred 2014 season, he’s only missed three starts since 2010, which is pretty remarkable."

Wait...so the post has been updated (without note) and the comment pointing out the error was deleted. What kind of BS is that?

This article could have not been written. Cory's corner has been better in the past few months but this is pure crap. NT is a selfless position. Your job is to eat up blocks and clog the middle, not collect stats. I don't like speculation. I like facts. I wish BJ well.

Article was pretty insulting to Raji. Also flip-flopped all over the place. I think Raji made the Packers better. I wish him well, and if he wanted to come back mid-season (say, after a failed Guion drug test) or next season I'd be happy to see him.

As far as the suspension goes - pure speculation. Many guys sign the contract and take the money, even in the face of a suspension. Just look at that @$$ in Dallas. To raise that possibility without any basis is really unnecessary.

Delete your account.

I think that Raji's decision saved TT from over-paying for one of his own guys who really is not that good. He has already done it this year with Nick Perry. Last year it was Richardson, before that Bush, AJ Hawk, etc., etc.

The only time a comment should be deleted here is for personal attacks, overly profane language, etc. I'll keep an eye on it...

I thought Raji had a decent season and at times was disruptive. He was certainly worth the roster spot and what they paid for him last year. I think the Packers wanted him back and have depth issues now that he is not returning. They need another big body at NT and you don't find a guy like Raji on the FA market at this point. So yeah, I think it hurts this defense a bit going forward.

"Cory's Corner" should be renamed "Hot Take Corner". This garbage belongs on First Take rather than this usually great Packers site. Horrible, narrative driven, hot take football opinions are one thing, but attacking B.J. Raji's character and integrity with zero basis. is another. Throwing out even the suggestion he retired due to a failed drug test is completely irresponsible jourmalism. This is a slap in the face to the reporters who did the real reporting on the story and talked with Raji. Did you see any of them suggest this nonsense? I doubt you have never met Raji a second in your life, so how do you justify this personal attack with literally zero evidence? You actually think he would make up that he has sick family members to cover up a drug issue? That's pretty shameful. Somehow stating that J.C. Tretter should start over David Bakhtiari at LT after one game has been surpassed as the worst thing ever written in this corner.

If the Packers were offering Raji $8M/yr for 4 years they could have had Trevisan, and there is now $8M that TT could put someplace else.