Raiders Sign Javon Walker; Al Davis Proves He Really Is Senile

by John Bena on Mar 4, 2008 8:16 PM MST in Strictly My Opinion

Enough about Brett Favre. Let's talk about player actually playing in the NFL, especially those with histories in Denver.

Javon Walker is about to get paid....BIG TIME!! The Raiders have reportedly agreed to a deal with Walker, a deal to the tune of 6 years/$55 million with $16 million guaranteed. The first three years of the deal amount to $27 million. That is Randy Moss-type money, with more money locked in to boot. Two words....What the hell is the walking corpse thinking??? Don't trust me, read for yourself --

Wide receiver Javon Walker, released by the Denver Broncos on Friday, agreed to a deal with the division-rival Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, a source told ESPN.com's Michael Smith.

The terms of the deal call for Walker to receive a six-year, $55 million contract that includes more than $16 million in guarantees and pays him roughly $27 million over the first three years of the deal.

Soon after being released, at least a third of the league reached out to the six-year veteran.

Injuries limited Walker to eight games last season and he finished with 26 catches for 287 yards and no touchdowns.

He started the season with two 100-yard games before missing two months following a third knee operation.

Beginning his career with the Packers, Walker played two seasons in Denver. He had 69 catches for 1,084 yards and eight TDs the first season. But the offseason was punctuated by tragedy. Involved in a drive-by shooting soon after the season ended, teammate Darrent Williams died in Walker's arms.

I thought the Tommy Kelly and Gibril Wilson deals were bad, but this one take the whole freakin's cake....Not to mention they signed former 49'er speed bump Kwame Harris.

At least we can count on the raiders being irrelevant for the next 4 or 5 years....

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Going to Oakland?

Is he channeling Larry Hughes? (link)

"I play to enjoy myself, some people take this the wrong way, but winning a championship is not what I base everything on. I was given an opportunity to play basketball, travel around and have fun doing it and that's what I want to do. I wouldn't take being unhappy and not being myself and winning.

I would rather enjoy myself with 18,000-20,000 people watching the game and the people sending fan mail and those things and be happy...I didn't come here to play the point guard, that's just it. I came here to run the wing, just like he was running the other wing. I was asked to sacrifice for the team to win and for everybody, I guess, get paid. That is what was told to me and I wasn't happy with that."

I actually think Walker was pissed by Shanahan's statement's about him possibly needing microfracture in a couple years and wants the chance to stick it back in Denver's face. And it helped that Oakland was willing to completely overpay. Didn't Javon make some kind of statement about how his need to be a #1 WR was being overblown and that people would be surprised by where he ended up? Well, I am surprised. But not for the reason he meant.

by MattR on Mar 4, 2008 8:37 PM MST reply actions

Wow...

I keep rereading this and every time I do I have more trouble believing it.
Walker has missed most of two of his last three seasons, and the raiders are giving him a longer contract with more guaranteed than Randy freaking Moss got.
It's mind boggling.

by Jack on Mar 4, 2008 8:46 PM MST reply actions

Kwame Harris

Just saw that his contract is three years for 16 million. If you remove the "1", then you are left with a contract I would want Denver to sign him to.

Next offensive line target - Anthony Clement who was just released by the Jets after they signed every other free agent OL out there. He has been with the team as a backup briefly and wont demand/command much money.

by MattR on Mar 4, 2008 8:50 PM MST reply actions

Kwame Harris

You kidding me watch some niner tape he sucks.

Baby TO My new Fav Player

by TommyTSlice on Mar 4, 2008 10:13 PM MST up reply actions

3 years

The $16 million figure is the total amount in guarantees in his contract.
He's actually getting paid $27 million over the first three years.
$27 million over three years is what Randy Moss got from NE, only his contract doesn't go on for another 3 years and $28 million, nor does it have as much guaranteed (only $15 million).

by Jack on Mar 5, 2008 8:19 AM MST up reply actions

I think...

Tommy was talking about Kwame Harris, the O-Lineman the Raiders signed.

-TSG

www.milehighreport.com

by John Bena on Mar 5, 2008 8:34 AM MST up reply actions

Ooooohhh, I get it...

Harris signed with the faded nation. Is he expected to replace Gallery now? BWAAAAHAAAAAHAAAAA!!!!!

uh, uh, uh,

BWAAAAAHAAAAHAAAA!!!

uhh, uhh, OK....

So, Matt, tell me more about this Clement. I really like the young, unproven and hungry criteria the Broncos are using for FA's this year.

Or so I'm told.

by MN Bronco on Mar 5, 2008 8:52 AM MST up reply actions

I'm almost happy

Just because it could mean that the raiders get another oaklandMoss (but not as good over all, and injured instead of upset)

I've always thought Walker was a bad pickup in the back of my mind... We let go af Lelie because he wants more balls (not that he could handle more...) and pick up a guy who doesn't want anything but money?

I'd perfer the best of both of those.

"I could never quite get the hang of Thursdays..."

by FlaBroncoFan on Mar 4, 2008 8:54 PM MST reply actions

Damn!

I think Javon had ideas of what teams he was interested in, but HOW IN GOD'S NAME could he ever be stupid enough to pass up a deal like the one he just got?!?!?

I am glad he is in Oakland. He will probably burn us twice a year now(when healthy), but I take comfort knowing that Oakland's salary cap will be F%&%ed for years to come. Spent on risky, selfish players like Russell and Walker.

If Al Davis keeps spending money like this he will 5 super rich players and 47 scrubs playing on his team. lmao

2007=1995 all over again: http://www.milehighreport.com/story/2007/10/1/202724/157

by Tim Lynch on Mar 4, 2008 9:09 PM MST reply actions

Twice a year... for how long?

Frankly, he's probably gonna get cut in another year or two, and walk away with the rest of his guaranteed money. Especially if the knee problems stay- and they will.

by Jack on Mar 5, 2008 8:22 AM MST up reply actions

Wow, I want Javon's Agent.

Dude must have done a hell of pitch to get that type of money... then again, maybe it is just the idiots in Oakland.

A 100% healthy Walker would deserve that deal ... but dude can't pass a physical.

Orange County is hot. Really! Haven't you seen the weather report?

by amirebram on Mar 4, 2008 10:53 PM MST reply actions

(inhales)

Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

(gasp)

hahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahah!

That is a lot of money for a broken player. Sheesh.

That will make for some enjoyable games next year.

by binford04 on Mar 4, 2008 10:57 PM MST reply actions

Two sides to this

On the one hand I agree with everyone that the beauty of this is that oakland's cap space should be tied up for years and it was way too much to pay.

On the other hand, if he stays injury free, I still believe that Walker is a credible threat on the field and we would be wise to remember how good he was for us in '06.

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Mar 4, 2008 11:57 PM MST reply actions

That's what we all feared from way back when...

... only I thought it might be another stokley type of seaon. Come in on a short deal to prove himself, or a deal with a lot of incentives...

But you can trust oakland to make dump business moves. It would still be a dump move even if this whole thing works out for them.

My only hope is that the "Nation" would ruin whatever good was left in the man.

Orange County is hot. Really! Haven't you seen the weather report?

by amirebram on Mar 5, 2008 5:56 AM MST up reply actions

Let the failed Nation have him

I don't see the big deal. Folks remember we have the VERY BEST CORNER in the League. And his name is Champ Bailey. He will make sure he is shut down twice a year. We have to also remember Javon is very selfish. Probably more selfish than the Eddie Kennison project. (boy what a b*tch) He just will realize that him and Brandon Marshall could have been the best WR duo in the NFL, but he's more a "me" person than a team player.

The Broncos don't need that type of person. Let the ugly failed nation have him.

J.L.Wyatt

by jwyatt6767 on Mar 5, 2008 5:22 AM MST reply actions

Yea, Guru, I'm back.

I was just reading for awhile not having any decisive comments, but now, I'm back. (Start music0

I told you guys that Javon was going to be gone. That is the best thing yet. he was poisoning the team.

Hey, I will be there tonight to speal about this. (I have to go, i'm in English class and they keyboard is busted)

However, Any thoughts on Fitzgerald now?

"Another Scapegoat... First it was Greg Robinson's fault. Then Ray Rhodes. Then Larry Coyer. Now Jim Bates... Everybody but Shanahan... -Xandervan 1/8/08

by broncodude793 on Mar 5, 2008 7:58 AM MST reply actions

Hopefully I'll be there.

I got a dentist appointment at 6 ct.

"Another Scapegoat... First it was Greg Robinson's fault. Then Ray Rhodes. Then Larry Coyer. Now Jim Bates... Everybody but Shanahan... -Xandervan 1/8/08

by broncodude793 on Mar 5, 2008 7:58 AM MST reply actions

faders collect Ex Broncos

It seems that al davis believes that the way to win the AFC West is to collect as many 'disgruntled' ex Broncos as possible.

Who's next, Al Wilson? How much money will davis throw at Wilson's neck?

They must not have team doctors in oakland.

by fire Bill Callahan on Mar 5, 2008 6:47 PM MST reply actions

The Broncos tried this...

with Ex-Browns one time. That didn't work too well....

Welcome to the MHR FBC...

-TSG

www.milehighreport.com

by John Bena on Mar 6, 2008 5:59 AM MST up reply actions

Hey FBC

I don't always go back to the second page to check for new comments, but I happened to see your several comments under the last MHR University story. Great thoughts and questions! I have replied to them if you get a moment to check them out. Welcome to the site!

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Mar 6, 2008 6:59 AM MST up reply actions