Javon Walker Wants To Retire (1 Viewer)

[packersfan]

From RotoWorld:

Raiders WR Javon Walker told the Raiders Thursday he intended to retire and offered to return his $11 million signing bonus.

Owner Al Davis reportedly persuaded him to remain with the team. Walker has struggled with his performance in camp so far, but nobody expected something this drastic. Walker's knee doesn't appear to be getting better, and he obviously has some mental hurdles to clear after a trying offseason. All of the troubled receiver's red flags should keep him on your "do not draft" list for now.

Source: ESPN.com

 

[T Bell]

This would really be a black eye for the organization if he just up and retired.

 

[tazinib1]

This would really be a black eye for the organization if he just up and retired.

Wouldn't that be great??!!?? Sincerely,Charger fan

 

[packersfan]

This would really be a black eye for the organization if he just up and retired.

The black eye was signing him to that idiotic contract in the first place.

 

[AnonymousBob]

I shouldn't be surprised by this.

 

[Jon_Moore]

This would really be a black eye for the organization if he just up and retired.

Perhaps, but to get that money back on what already appears a wasted investment. Once upon a time I was a HUGE Javon Walker fan. After the knee issue last year, and to hear he showed up overweight at one point, the assault, and now the knee is not healing well....the Raiders messed up, and he almost let them off the hook. Leave it to Al Davis to reset it though...

 

[Crippler]

Very commendable if true. He could probably just sit out the season instead on IR and collect millions.

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

I shouldn't be surprised by this.

I'm not surprised by this. at people who were targeting him in drafts.

 

[Jimmy James]

Brett Favre says he's doing it wrong.

 

[AnonymousBob]

I didn't have to drive this bandwagon very long...

 

[pinequick]

So let's play this out a little, hypothetically--who's helped the most by this if it comes to pass? Curry?

 

[tazinib1]

So let's play this out a little, hypothetically--who's helped the most by this if it comes to pass? Curry?

Thats who I thought of the very second I read this. I have Curry on a few teams and am liking him as a solid #3 WR if this indeed unfolds with Walker retiring.

 

[packersfan]

I shouldn't be surprised by this.

I'm not surprised by this. at people who were targeting him in drafts.

I didn't understand it either. There have been nothing but major red flags surrounding Walker since early last season. When the Broncos would rather go with Darrell Jackson and Keary Colbert, that speaks volumes about how little value the guy has in my opinion.

 

[bcr8f]

So let's play this out a little, hypothetically--who's helped the most by this if it comes to pass? Curry?

He has an injury history but should be first in line. Crew Carter is a Russell favorite. I like Johnnie Lee Higgins but he probably isn't ready. They like the rookie Shields.

 

[Jon_Moore]

I shouldn't be surprised by this.

I'm not surprised by this. at people who were targeting him in drafts.

I didn't understand it either. There have been nothing but major red flags surrounding Walker since early last season. When the Broncos would rather go with Darrell Jackson and Keary Colbert, that speaks volumes about how little value the guy has in my opinion.

I'm pretty sure they cost less? He wouldn't take a pay cut, so they cut him. Jackson and Colbert combined...do they make what Walker was going to make?

 

[packersfan]

I shouldn't be surprised by this.

I'm not surprised by this. at people who were targeting him in drafts.

I didn't understand it either. There have been nothing but major red flags surrounding Walker since early last season. When the Broncos would rather go with Darrell Jackson and Keary Colbert, that speaks volumes about how little value the guy has in my opinion.

I'm pretty sure they cost less?

They cost less and are considerably less talented - well Colbert certainly is. DJax was better at one time but I think he's on the decline. I'm not ignoring the cap issues but given the lack of talent in the Broncos' passing game, the fact Denver would rather go cheap than keep him was a pretty strong signal that Shanahan didn't believe Walker had much (if anything) left.

 

[bcr8f]

I shouldn't be surprised by this.

I'm not surprised by this. at people who were targeting him in drafts.

I didn't understand it either. There have been nothing but major red flags surrounding Walker since early last season. When the Broncos would rather go with Darrell Jackson and Keary Colbert, that speaks volumes about how little value the guy has in my opinion.

Value? What's wrong with you people. I'm sick of defending injured players but you keep condemning them down for being hurt like it's their fault. Al Davis was stupid but that isn't Walker's fault either. Blame Davis for overspending not hurt players.

 

[TheWick]

So let's play this out a little, hypothetically--who's helped the most by this if it comes to pass? Curry?

Zach Miller

 

[AnonymousBob]

Drew Carter, if camp reports are any indication. Or the opposing team.

 

[Max Power]

So let's play this out a little, hypothetically--who's helped the most by this if it comes to pass? Curry?

The clear answer is Zach Miller... Might be a top 10 TE now.

 

[Penguin]

I don't think his head's been right since the D.Williams incident, and it was already a little loose beforehand.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

Bring back Johnnie Morant!!!

 

[One]

Al,

TAKE HIS MONEY AND LET'M GO!!!

 

[packersfan]

I shouldn't be surprised by this.

I'm not surprised by this. at people who were targeting him in drafts.

I didn't understand it either. There have been nothing but major red flags surrounding Walker since early last season. When the Broncos would rather go with Darrell Jackson and Keary Colbert, that speaks volumes about how little value the guy has in my opinion.

Value? What's wrong with you people. I'm sick of defending injured players but you keep condemning them down for being hurt like it's their fault. Al Davis was stupid but that isn't Walker's fault either. Blame Davis for overspending not hurt players.

Who's blaming Walker? I'm talking about the fantasy owners who were chasing Walker in drafts so far this year and believed he was a value pick. I never thought he was due to the large number of (in my opinion) major red flags that have surrounded him since his injury last season. I wanted nothing to do with him and now we have a very strong sign that his heart isn't in the game anymore. Now if you want to debate how good Walker was and whether he lived up to his first-round billing that's an entirely different subject. Frankly, I think the guy's career has been a major disappointment. Two great seasons is all he's had - one with Green Bay and one with Denver. That's hardly the type of stuff that was expected of him when the Packers made him a first-round pick. Ted Thompson is taking a lot of heat (in my opinion deserved) for the Favre matter but I always supported his position on Walker and there's no question he made the right call in not caving to Walker's demands for a new contract and subsequently getting rid of him.

 

[Black]

It's a shame he's not still with the Packers, they'd probabaly pay him an additional $11M to retire.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

It's a shame he's not still with the Packers, they'd probabaly pay him an additional $11M to retire.

 

[packersfan]

It's a shame he's not still with the Packers, they'd probabaly pay him an additional $11M to retire.

Ouch ... but

 

[AngryPatriot]

Walker will get it together and shine, just wait and see.

 

[GridironMenace]

Someone tell Walker to retire for 1 week, so I can drop him without penalty in my dynasty league.

 

[moose162]

I don't think his head's been right since the D.Williams incident, and it was already a little loose beforehand.

then you factor in the assault he just encountered...he's has it as rough as a millionaire can

 

[DenverBroncos]

Curry puts up big numbers this year, that's all I know.

 

[Sabertooth]

Walker has always been a little iffy on the maturity. He just comes off as an overgrown child. He's not vicious or anything but he just seems to be a little bit like Master Blaster but without the midget ordering him around.

 

[Raider Nation]

BUMP

 

[joffer]

what a basket case

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I shouldn't be surprised by this.

I'm not surprised by this. at people who were targeting him in drafts.

I didn't understand it either. There have been nothing but major red flags surrounding Walker since early last season. When the Broncos would rather go with Darrell Jackson and Keary Colbert, that speaks volumes about how little value the guy has in my opinion.

Value? What's wrong with you people. I'm sick of defending injured players but you keep condemning them down for being hurt like it's their fault. Al Davis was stupid but that isn't Walker's fault either. Blame Davis for overspending not hurt players.

Who's blaming Walker? I'm talking about the fantasy owners who were chasing Walker in drafts so far this year and believed he was a value pick. I never thought he was due to the large number of (in my opinion) major red flags that have surrounded him since his injury last season. I wanted nothing to do with him and now we have a very strong sign that his heart isn't in the game anymore. Now if you want to debate how good Walker was and whether he lived up to his first-round billing that's an entirely different subject. Frankly, I think the guy's career has been a major disappointment. Two great seasons is all he's had - one with Green Bay and one with Denver. That's hardly the type of stuff that was expected of him when the Packers made him a first-round pick. Ted Thompson is taking a lot of heat (in my opinion deserved) for the Favre matter but I always supported his position on Walker and there's no question he made the right call in not caving to Walker's demands for a new contract and subsequently getting rid of him.

PF, I love your enthusiasm that always is there when you post...BUT...Walker did live up to his 1st round billing unlike so many 1st round busts at WR in his league. He posted stats that probably 70% of 1st round WR never hit in their career. I am not a Walker fan, not a Walker supporter in any way however we do need to acknowledge that the guy flashed skills.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

So let's play this out a little, hypothetically--who's helped the most by this if it comes to pass? Curry?

Zach Miller

Drew Carter as well.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

So let's play this out a little, hypothetically--who's helped the most by this if it comes to pass? Curry?

Zach Miller

Drew Carter as well.

Carter will see his value go up some but I thought he would be the slot guy here with Walker and Curry on the outside...anyone know the progress of Johnny Lee Higgins?

 

[joffer]

how is Russell looking in camp so far? haven't heard much.

 

[Burning Sensation]

So let's play this out a little, hypothetically--who's helped the most by this if it comes to pass? Curry?

Arman Shields

 

[EBF]

Raider Offense Tracker:

[ ] JaMarcus Russell flops miserably

[ ] Darren McFadden = bust

[X] Javon Walker goes off the rails

The season hasn't even started and we're already 1/3 of the way there.

 

[Burning Sensation]

Raider Offense Tracker:[ ] JaMarcus Russell flops miserably[ ] Darren McFadden = bust[X] Javon Walker goes off the railsThe season hasn't even started and we're already 1/3 of the way there.

.

 

[Couch Potato]

Raider Offense Tracker:[ ] JaMarcus Russell flops miserably[ ] Darren McFadden = bust[X] Javon Walker goes off the railsThe season hasn't even started and we're already 1/3 of the way there.

:(

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Brett Favre says he's doing it wrong.

:(

 

[packersfan]

I shouldn't be surprised by this.

I'm not surprised by this. at people who were targeting him in drafts.

I didn't understand it either. There have been nothing but major red flags surrounding Walker since early last season. When the Broncos would rather go with Darrell Jackson and Keary Colbert, that speaks volumes about how little value the guy has in my opinion.

Value? What's wrong with you people. I'm sick of defending injured players but you keep condemning them down for being hurt like it's their fault. Al Davis was stupid but that isn't Walker's fault either. Blame Davis for overspending not hurt players.

Who's blaming Walker? I'm talking about the fantasy owners who were chasing Walker in drafts so far this year and believed he was a value pick. I never thought he was due to the large number of (in my opinion) major red flags that have surrounded him since his injury last season. I wanted nothing to do with him and now we have a very strong sign that his heart isn't in the game anymore. Now if you want to debate how good Walker was and whether he lived up to his first-round billing that's an entirely different subject. Frankly, I think the guy's career has been a major disappointment. Two great seasons is all he's had - one with Green Bay and one with Denver. That's hardly the type of stuff that was expected of him when the Packers made him a first-round pick. Ted Thompson is taking a lot of heat (in my opinion deserved) for the Favre matter but I always supported his position on Walker and there's no question he made the right call in not caving to Walker's demands for a new contract and subsequently getting rid of him.

PF, I love your enthusiasm that always is there when you post...BUT...Walker did live up to his 1st round billing unlike so many 1st round busts at WR in his league. He posted stats that probably 70% of 1st round WR never hit in their career. I am not a Walker fan, not a Walker supporter in any way however we do need to acknowledge that the guy flashed skills.

No question he flashed skills. It was easy to see why he was a first-round pick watching when you saw his talent. However, I don't think two standout seasons in six is what was expected of a first-round pick. Were the injuries a factor? Absolutely. But the bottom line is he was a first-round pick and most teams expect more out of that player than two good seasons in your career. Like I said, I always supported Thompson's stance when it came to Walker. He was 100% on the money in wanting Walker to prove he could play at a high level for longer than he did rather than just giving him the money after one standout season. As far as Walker the person, I've heard from people close to the Packers that he's a good guy but he isn't very bright. His low Wunderlic score would attest to that. He also is led by the nose by people who, at least in the Packers' view, didn't always have his best interests in heart. This could be because he isn't/wasn't bright enough to make the decisions he needed to make himself.

 

[gregjcross]

I shouldn't be surprised by this.

I'm not surprised by this. at people who were targeting him in drafts.

I didn't understand it either. There have been nothing but major red flags surrounding Walker since early last season. When the Broncos would rather go with Darrell Jackson and Keary Colbert, that speaks volumes about how little value the guy has in my opinion.

Value? What's wrong with you people. I'm sick of defending injured players but you keep condemning them down for being hurt like it's their fault. Al Davis was stupid but that isn't Walker's fault either. Blame Davis for overspending not hurt players.

Who's blaming Walker? I'm talking about the fantasy owners who were chasing Walker in drafts so far this year and believed he was a value pick. I never thought he was due to the large number of (in my opinion) major red flags that have surrounded him since his injury last season. I wanted nothing to do with him and now we have a very strong sign that his heart isn't in the game anymore. Now if you want to debate how good Walker was and whether he lived up to his first-round billing that's an entirely different subject. Frankly, I think the guy's career has been a major disappointment. Two great seasons is all he's had - one with Green Bay and one with Denver. That's hardly the type of stuff that was expected of him when the Packers made him a first-round pick. Ted Thompson is taking a lot of heat (in my opinion deserved) for the Favre matter but I always supported his position on Walker and there's no question he made the right call in not caving to Walker's demands for a new contract and subsequently getting rid of him.

PF, I love your enthusiasm that always is there when you post...BUT...Walker did live up to his 1st round billing unlike so many 1st round busts at WR in his league. He posted stats that probably 70% of 1st round WR never hit in their career. I am not a Walker fan, not a Walker supporter in any way however we do need to acknowledge that the guy flashed skills.

No question he flashed skills. It was easy to see why he was a first-round pick watching when you saw his talent. However, I don't think two standout seasons in six is what was expected of a first-round pick. Were the injuries a factor? Absolutely. But the bottom line is he was a first-round pick and most teams expect more out of that player than two good seasons in your career. Like I said, I always supported Thompson's stance when it came to Walker. He was 100% on the money in wanting Walker to prove he could play at a high level for longer than he did rather than just giving him the money after one standout season. As far as Walker the person, I've heard from people close to the Packers that he's a good guy but he isn't very bright. His low Wunderlic score would attest to that. He also is led by the nose by people who, at least in the Packers' view, didn't always have his best interests in heart. This could be because he isn't/wasn't bright enough to make the decisions he needed to make himself.

As an oowner of Curry and Shields for Dynasty; I love it. But.........I already heard that Al Davis talked him out of this and back to practice (i have no idea though, what is the latest???)

 

[FreeBaGeL]

As far as Walker the person, I've heard from people close to the Packers that he's a good guy but he isn't very bright. His low Wunderlic score would attest to that.

As would his alma mater.Signed,Gator fan

 

[proninja]

I too, would like to retire

 

[Kleck]

I don't think his head's been right since the D.Williams incident, and it was already a little loose beforehand.

 

[ookook]

Walker has always been a little iffy on the maturity. He just comes off as an overgrown child. He's not vicious or anything but he just seems to be a little bit like Master Blaster but without the midget ordering him around.

This is my favorite quote from the Pool in a long, long time Saber.When I get back from vacation I just may try to figure out adding to my signature bar!!

 

[moose162]

As far as Walker the person, I've heard from people close to the Packers that he's a good guy but he isn't very bright. His low Wunderlic score would attest to that.

As would his alma mater.Signed,Gator fan

UF is a state public school, just like FSU. Both degrees are equally significant. I chose FSU over UF despite having a GPA & test scores that were superior to the majority of UF students. Good try though.