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Generally when you’re building a football team, fullback and kicker are low on the priority totem pole.  That being said, they still need to be addressed some time, don’t they?  [Denver Post] Javon Walker‘s agent just elevated into the player rep stratosphere.  [Denver Post] Meanwhile, the Raiders try to defend the insanity.  [Inside the Oakland […]

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Published on 03/11/2008 at Tue Mar 11 12:53.   1 Comment
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Both John Lynch and Hamza Abdullah have been lowballed this offseason, and with the new incoming safeties Marlon McCree and Marquand Manuel, they’ll be competing for their starting jobs this training camp.  [Denver Post] With linebacker and safety shored up, the Broncos may be looking at defensive tackle next.  [Denver Post] Does this mean the […]

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Published on 03/10/2008 at Mon Mar 10 09:20.   1 Comment
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Just a quick post, it looks like the Raiders pocket book isn’t the only thing irritated by Javon’s huge contract. Plax is jacked up about it.

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Published on 03/08/2008 at Sat Mar 08 15:34.   Comments Off on Walker’s Contract Still Rumbles Through the NFL
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The aftermath of the Javon Walker six-year deal is making the rounds of the Internet, and the consensus is clear – this deal is easily the worst signing by a team in the past 5 years – and possibly ever. “Tommy Kelly looks like a bargain now. Javon Walker’s six-year, $55 million contract, with $27 […]

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Published on 03/05/2008 at Wed Mar 05 15:51.   7 Comments
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Wow… just wow… Al Davis has officially gone off the deep end. [Full Story] According to a league source, the Oakland Raiders reached an agreement with Javon Walker on a multi-year deal. The contract is for six years worth $55 million with $16 million guaranteed. Under the terms of the deal, Walker receives $27 million […]

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Published on 03/04/2008 at Tue Mar 04 22:00.   3 Comments
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It’s been eerily quiet in Javon Walker camp since it was first reported that some 10 teams were interested in his services (a claim I figured was some serious chest puffing by Javon’s agents)… today, Adam Schefter of the NFL Network reports that the Oakland Raiders are visiting with Javon, and the two could agree […]

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Published on 03/04/2008 at Tue Mar 04 19:26.   2 Comments
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The Broncos seem to be cleaning house today. Less than an hour after the news broke that Javon Walker was released, CBS4 Denver’s Gary Miller has been informed that outside linebacker Ian Gold has also been let go. Full Story. The move opens up D.J. Williams to move to the weak side, his preferred spot, […]

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Published on 02/29/2008 at Fri Feb 29 15:17.   Comments Off on Broncos Release LB Ian Gold
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Unable to complete a trade, and with a looming $5.4 million bonus due March 4th, the Denver Broncos have released wide receiver Javon Walker. (Story – Denver Post). Our thoughts in a bit.

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Published on 02/29/2008 at Fri Feb 29 14:22.   4 Comments
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Matt Mosley, former Dallas Cowboys beat writer and current NFL blogger for ESPN, reports that his recent conversations with sources inside the Cowboys organization indicate that the team is still interested in obtaining the services of Javon Walker (full story). However, a trade might not be likely. The Broncos would like to move Walker in […]

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Published on 02/27/2008 at Wed Feb 27 15:44.   2 Comments
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There arguably isn’t a better linebacker available this offseason by draft, free agency or trade than the Jets’ Jonathan Vilma. Ill-suited for the 3-4 defense the Jets employ, and recovering from a season-ending knee injury, the 2004 defensive rookie of the year has been given permission to seek a trade. Vilma will be in high […]

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Published on 02/25/2008 at Mon Feb 25 15:51.   Comments Off on Broncos Should Trade Walker for Jets’ Vilma
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