Tight end Billy Bajema defies the odds in NFL
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Published: June 1, 2009
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STILLWATER — Seventh-round draft choices have an average NFL career equal to the lifespan of a house fly, so the fact Oklahoma State product Billy Bajema is preparing for his fifth season in the league is a feat in itself.
After recently signing a free-agent contract with the St. Louis Rams, Bajema is hoping to be a part of a rebuilding project like he was involved in at OSU. This time, it will be with one of the NFL’s worst teams in the aftermath of a 2-14 season in 2008, as well as a coaching change. "When I got to OSU, they were coming off a three-win season,” said the tight end, who played high school ball at Westmoore. "With the Rams, I saw a good opportunity to come in and try to make a difference. Helping to improve the program at Oklahoma State was a good experience, and I’m looking forward to doing it again.” Bajema is excited to be closer to home. "That’s another advantage. It’s only a seven-hour drive. You can’t really go back and forth from San Francisco,” said Bajema, who was drafted by the 49ers and spent his first four years with them. "I really like the atmosphere here in St.
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