Denver cuts Javon Walker

Hammock Parties · 12-31-2007, 07:41 PM

No link yet, but they are blabbing about it on the Mane. Apparently it has nothing to do with his knee. He trashed the the team in a press conference today. Here's an article about it:

http://canadianpress.google.com/arti...Ps-A6RswKXgo_w

Javon Walker says Denver's not a good fit

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Javon Walker stopped short of demanding a trade like he did two years ago in Green Bay, but he suggested Monday that it might be best for everyone if the Denver Broncos sent him packing.

"It's not that they don't want me here, but I just don't think it's the best fit for me," Walker said as he prepared to meet with coach Mike Shanahan for his exit interview.

The Broncos (7-9) expected to compete for a championship but they lost Walker for two months after he underwent a third operation on his right knee, and Denver posted its first losing season since 1999.

Big changes are expected this off-season, perhaps starting with the departure of defensive boss Jim Bates, although Walker sounded as though he'd like to be the first one out the door.

Walker said he wouldn't ask for a trade but just didn't see himself fitting into Denver's plans in 2008, when he's due to make about $7.5 million in salary and bonuses.

He has said he wouldn't be amenable to restructuring his contract despite his injury-riddled season, and that he just needs an off-season of rest to return to his Pro Bowl form after catching 26 passes for 287 yards and no touchdowns this season.

In his absence, second-year pro Brandon Marshall blossomed into the Broncos' primary receiver with 102 catches for 1,325 yards and seven TDs, and slot receiver Brandon Stokley played so well that he received a three-year contract extension.

In a rambling eight-minute group interview in front of his locker that was eventually cut off by the team's public relations staff, an unusually jovial Walker said he can still be a great receiver but probably for somebody else.

"I just don't see it happening for me here," he said. "What it boils down to at this point is I've got to go where the best fit is for me. ... And if it's not the best situation for me (in Denver), it's the best situation for Brandon Marshall."

This was the first indication that Walker was unhappy in Denver, although he acknowledged last summer that he initially wanted out after cornerback Darrent Williams died in his arms in a New Year's Day drive-by shooting that remains unsolved.

Walker asked out of Green Bay after missing the 2005 season with a knee injury that occurred in the Packers' opener, the very thing his then-agent Drew Rosenhaus feared when Walker was threatening to hold out for more money.

Walker was upset that the Packers dismissed his contract complaints and also didn't appreciate Brett Favre telling him to put up and shut up, so he was traded to Denver on draft day in 2006, signed a five-year contract extension worth more than $40 million and had a stellar season for the Broncos.

But it's become apparent to Walker that he had it good in Green Bay, where the Packers capitalized on his deep threat ability much more than the Broncos have.

"Green Bay made me who I was for a team like this to want to bring me here," Walker said. "So, maybe it takes a team like that to go back."

Walker suggested, however, that he could find happiness if he stays in Denver.

"Yeah, if they do want me back, I greatly appreciate it," he said. "If not, you've got to move on."

Shanahan, who has called this the toughest season of his 13-year tenure in Denver, was unavailable for comment. He's scheduled his season-ending news conference for Jan. 7.

blueballs · 12-31-2007, 07:43 PM

I thought Walker kicked ass
is this a joke

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 12-31-2007, 07:45 PM

I have an erection.

**Easy 6** · 12-31-2007, 07:45 PM

Wow...thats huge, sure didnt see that one coming.

The Donx must figure "hey, we have Marshall now & dont need this slightly aged guy with balky knees".

Mecca · 12-31-2007, 07:46 PM

Well Brandon Marshall is awesome so, I can't say I'm surprised.

BigRock · 12-31-2007, 07:46 PM

Who's the last "name" player Shanny signed that actually worked out? Bailey a few years ago?

T-post Tom · 12-31-2007, 07:47 PM

If true, he could turn out to be a decent pickup for the Chiefs, ala Eddie Kennison. That said, he seems to thrive as a malcontent, which is not good karma for a KC team looking to fill the locker room with young, impressionable talent.

Any word on Eddie K. returning next year?

blueballs · 12-31-2007, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I have an erection.

Kennison II

Chiefs_5627 · 12-31-2007, 07:48 PM

Sign him up!

Ebolapox · 12-31-2007, 07:49 PM

yeah, bran. marshall worked out for them. walker may be expendable.

blueballs · 12-31-2007, 07:50 PM

That title is completely misleading by the way

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 12-31-2007, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueballs

Kennison II

No. No. I'm not saying we should sign him. Although I'm not sure it would be a bad thing if the price was right. I was just springing wood at the thought of a guy with talent not wanting to be in Denver.

Mecca · 12-31-2007, 07:51 PM

It's probably not fun to think they found a #1 WR in the 3rd round.

Hammock Parties · 12-31-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

It's probably not fun to think they found a #1 WR in the 3rd round.

Would you just quit it? The Chiefs found a #1 DE in the 4th. Denver wishes they had a good DE.

Mecca · 12-31-2007, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOATSE

Would you just quit it? The Chiefs found a #1 DE in the 4th. Denver wishes they had a good DE.

Just sayin, they got a pretty damn good DE in what the 4th or 5th? It happens.

Neither team is exactly in a great spot, I'd say they are ahead of us though based on the 2 games this year...

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