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Mr. Laz · 02-22-2009, 08:49 PM

RAIDERS TO CUT TIES WITH LAST OF HIGH-PRICED ‘08 ADDITIONS?

Posted by Mike Florio on February 22, 2009, 5:10 p.m. EST

After cutting cornerback DeAngelo Hall in the middle of the 2008 season and recently sending safety Gibril Wilson packing, the Oakland Raiders could soon complete the trifecta when it comes to admitting error with its prized offseason acquisitions from a year ago.

According to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, the Raiders might soon release receiver Javon Walker.

Walker, per Schefter, is due to pocket a $5 million roster bonus on March 3. The Raiders could sever ties with him in order to avoid having to cut the check.

If they do, Schefter says that Walker will still count for a whopping $14.16 million against the salary cap in 2009.

The net dead money, however, would be far lower than that, since if Walker stays he’ll at least count $9 million against the cap this year, based on the $5 million bonus and his $4 million salary. The proration from his 2008 signing bonus would undoubtedly push the number over $10 million.
Moreover, the Raiders would save $9 million in real dollars by cutting Walker.

Last season, Walker appeared in only eight games, and caught only 15 passes for 196 yards and a touchdown. At one point in the preseason, Walker reportedly considered retiring and paying back his bonus money.

In hindsight, the Raiders should have taken him up on his offer.

**Bowser** · 02-22-2009, 09:00 PM

Awesome. They'll feel the ramifications of those insane signings for years.

Ultra Peanut · 02-22-2009, 09:01 PM

EyePod · 02-22-2009, 09:01 PM

They are ridiculous. I cannot believe how awesome it is to have them in our division.... Al Davis makes Herm, Carl, and Gunther all look like capable, football minded people.

kcxiv · 02-22-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by EyePod

They are ridiculous. I cannot believe how awesome it is to have them in our division.... Al Davis makes Herm, Carl, and Gunther all look like capable, football minded people.

Yet, they finished ahead of us last year. lol

02-22-2009, 08:49 PM
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Gooooo Raiders!! RAIDERS TO CUT TIES WITH LAST OF HIGH-PRICED ‘08 ADDITIONS? Posted by Mike Florio on February 22, 2009, 5:10 p.m. EST After cutting cornerback DeAngelo Hall in the middle of the 2008 season and recently sending safety Gibril Wilson packing, the Oakland Raiders could soon complete the trifecta when it comes to admitting error with its prized offseason acquisitions from a year ago. According to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, the Raiders might soon release receiver Javon Walker. Walker, per Schefter, is due to pocket a $5 million roster bonus on March 3. The Raiders could sever ties with him in order to avoid having to cut the check. If they do, Schefter says that Walker will still count for a whopping $14.16 million against the salary cap in 2009. The net dead money, however, would be far lower than that, since if Walker stays he’ll at least count $9 million against the cap this year, based on the $5 million bonus and his $4 million salary. The proration from his 2008 signing bonus would undoubtedly push the number over $10 million. Moreover, the Raiders would save $9 million in real dollars by cutting Walker. Last season, Walker appeared in only eight games, and caught only 15 passes for 196 yards and a touchdown. At one point in the preseason, Walker reportedly considered retiring and paying back his bonus money. In hindsight, the Raiders should have taken him up on his offer.
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Bowser sorta mod-ish Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: KC North Casino cash: $-208384	Awesome. They'll feel the ramifications of those insane signings for years.
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EyePod Forgetting 2013 season end. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Around Casino cash: $9995735	They are ridiculous. I cannot believe how awesome it is to have them in our division.... Al Davis makes Herm, Carl, and Gunther all look like capable, football minded people. __________________ I did not believe in Mahomes until week 1. I've been woke ever since. I'm on board this freight train.
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