Raiders Claim Lenny Walls of waivers

[Connecticut Bronco Fan]

Just saw it on the ESPN ticker.

[CBF1]

Whoopie do.... I hope he contiunes his "success" with the faid :)

[Clockwork Orange]

Big surprise there.

[Dagmar]

Poor Lenny.
http://www.luds.net/galeries/Lenny%201.gif

[bendog]

James resurrected his career there. Good luck to the guy. He really sucked it up this year. Inexplicable to me.

[ND Bronco Fan]

Good he should take his self promotion there, I enjoy watching someone spout off after tackling a receiver who just made a catch on you for twenty yards like he so frequently did, but then cock off about the hit or lack there of.

[Merlin]

The fact that he practiced against D's WR concerns me because it means he is familiar with their traits; however, the converse is also true ;)

[ND Bronco Fan]

The fact that he practiced against D's WR concerns me because it means he is familiar with their traits; however, the converse is also true ;)


If he covers Rod there will be career numbers with Rod's double moves he puts on and you know how much of a strong point Lenny was covering those.

[Connecticut Bronco Fan]

If he covers Rod there will be career numbers with Rod's double moves he puts on and you know how much of a strong point Lenny was covering those.

Charles Woodson would guard Rod I would think.

[azbroncfan]

I'm surprised the Pats didn't sign him.

[Bronx33]

Guess who jake is throwing on dec 24....

[Paladin]

That's the problem: despite all rumors to the contrary, it still has not been demonstrated that L. Walls had any traits. He did have a pulse, and at one time I actually thought he would be a decent DB. Now I know he had no traits.

[ND Bronco Fan]

Charles Woodson would guard Rod I would think.

I agree that more than likely would be the case but can't a guy dream?

[Connecticut Bronco Fan]

I belive the lowest record gets preference to waivers so they might of made an offer, who knows

[rbackfactory80]

have fun on the dark side Lenny

[ND Bronco Fan]

I'm surprised the Pats didn't sign him.

Short on talent because of injuries yes they are...........did they lose their mind no.


In reality, he was claimed off waivers by Oakland, NE did not have a chance to make a claim for him due to their record being better.

[Connecticut Bronco Fan]

A friend of mine just asked me if Walls would become a hated player like Quitterson . . .

I don't think so personally, I wish the guy good luck 14 games of the year. =)

[Goobzilla]

Please Lord, please start Lenny on the 24th.:pray: :pray: :pray: :pray:

[bendog]

That's the problem: despite all rumors to the contrary, it still has not been demonstrated that L. Walls had any traits. He did have a pulse, and at one time I actually thought he would be a decent DB. Now I know he had no traits.
He had the dreaded Delta Disease of always having his back to the QB when the WR was making a catch.

[Blueflame]

Charles Woodson would guard Rod I would think.

You'd be right.... except Woodson's injured. Broken leg if memory serves me correctly.

[watermock]

Quitterson both sucked and blowed...Lenny just sucked...The Pats would of probably taken a look but Oakdale has a worse record...

Lennie was always banged up anyway...

http://www.luds.net/galeries/Lenny%201.gif

[Atlas]

good for Lenny. i wish him the best except for when they play denver of course

[ND Bronco Fan]

You'd be right.... except Woodson's injured. Broken leg if memory serves me correctly.


Oct. 24 Charles Woodson broke his leg during Sunday's contest, according to the AP. Coach Norv Turner said Woodson probably would miss 6-8 weeks, but more would be known on Monday after Woodson's injury is re-examined.

He could be back by then but he is injured as of now.

[Crushaholic]

Kennison quit on the team. The Broncos released Walls. That's the difference. He's not even close to the same plane as Kennison...

[BigPlayShay]

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_3262528#

Lenny Walls is a Raider
By Bill williamson
Denver Post Staff Writer

AFC West rival Oakland claimed former Broncos cornerback Lenny Walls off waivers today. He was scheduled to report to Oakland today and is expected to be in uniform Sunday at San Diego.

Walls, Denver's starting right cornerback at the beginning of the season, was put on the injured reserve on Nov. 1 and cut Monday. He lost his starting job to rookie Darrent Williams in Week 3 and played in nickel defense packages and filled in for injured players. Walls injured his groin Oct. 23 at the New York Giants.

[Bronco LB 59]

Lenny is a Bay Area kid. He's probably stoked he's going home, but it's unfortunate the team on the Peninsula didn't sign him.

[orange crusher]

RIP Lenny.

[Garcia Bronco]

I'm surprised the Pats didn't sign him.


Because he's not good...he's just tall....that's it.

[elsid13]

Best of luck to him, expect on 24 Dec game.

[TheReverend]

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_3262528#

Lenny Walls is a Raider
By Bill williamson
Denver Post Staff Writer

AFC West rival Oakland claimed former Broncos cornerback Lenny Walls off waivers today. He was scheduled to report to Oakland today and is expected to be in uniform Sunday at San Diego.

Walls, Denver's starting right cornerback at the beginning of the season, was put on the injured reserve on Nov. 1 and cut Monday. He lost his starting job to rookie Darrent Williams in Week 3 and played in nickel defense packages and filled in for injured players. Walls injured his groin Oct. 23 at the New York Giants.

It's official... I now HATE Lenny Walls.

Lenny, I'm putting you on notice.

[ozomulsion]

Happy he's gone. Even happier he's on the Raiders. If he's on Lelie, a few double moves will be in order. Jake throws a good ball to Ash (gasp), that's a couple of TDs right their.

[DomCasual]

Just saw it on the ESPN ticker.
Well, that's it. That's the piece they need to bump them into the playoffs.

[Dagmar]

Quitterson both sucked and blowed...Lenny just sucked...The Pats would of probably taken a look but Oakdale has a worse record...

Lennie was always banged up anyway...

http://www.luds.net/galeries/Lenny%201.gif

That's the second time you have posted the same Lenny picture a few posts after me... I'm getting scared...spending too much time on the mane...:rainbow:

[TheManeMan]

Who is this Lenny Walls you guys keep talking about?? :gossip:

[ozomulsion]

That's the second time you have posted the same Lenny picture a few posts after me... I'm getting scared...spending too much time on the mane...:rainbow:

No one could equal Mock in that department.

[OrangeShadow]

i wish him well(after we play oak.)

[Kaylore]

This seems appropriate. Walls seemed a little too "west-side" for Denver. My girlfriend and her roommate met Lenny Walls and Champ Bailey at a restaraunt right before pre-season. Walls was making a pass at her. I guess he was wearing a baggy hat and she thought it looked funny and asked him about it.

He said "This is what all the ****a' thugs are wearin'." ::)

Her roommate, who is a Chiefs fan, quickly chimed in that she likes the turds of Missouri and Champ was like "lets go."

When she told me the story I got pissed that she didn't ask for an autograph but she doesn't even follow football at was like "I don't know who he is. He was some guy with a stupid hat."

Anyway good luck to Walls in the butt-hole. Now he can learn from the great Norv Turner and his career will be resurrected. :unamused:

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

[QUOTE=Kaylore]

When she told me the story I got pissed that she didn't ask for an autograph but she doesn't even follow football at was like "I don't know who he is. He was some guy with a stupid hat."
QUOTE]

Damn Kaylore - We need to find you a new GF. You deserve someone who will take shorthand for you at training camp. :)

[FADERPROOF]

This seems appropriate. Walls seemed a little too "west-side" for Denver. My girlfriend and her roommate met Lenny Walls and Champ Bailey at a restaraunt right before pre-season. Walls was making a pass at her. I guess he was wearing a baggy hat and she thought it looked funny and asked him about it.

He said "This is what all the ****a' thugs are wearin'." ::)

Her roommate, who is a Chiefs fan, quickly chimed in that she likes the turds of Missouri and Champ was like "lets go."

When she told me the story I got pissed that she didn't ask for an autograph but she doesn't even follow football at was like "I don't know who he is. He was some guy with a stupid hat."

Anyway good luck to Walls in the butt-hole. Now he can learn from the great Norv Turner and his career will be resurrected. :unamused:

Saying "good luck to Lenny Walls in the butt-hole" is just a wrong use of words.

[Bronx33]

Saying "good luck to Lenny Walls in the butt-hole" is just a wrong use of words.


I agree...........as soon as he puts on that silver and black (i will hate him) forever.

[Raider Bill]

Eh our defensive backfield is a injury riddled mess. Good depth I suppose.

If we shine him up like Tory James, all the better.

[BigPlayShay]

I agree...........as soon as he puts on that silver and black (i will hate him) forever.

You can start hating him......

NOW!!!
http://www.raiders.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/EHOKCCPKAMHF/112905walls180.jpg

[Bronx33]

Eh our defensive backfield is a injury riddled mess. Good depth I suppose.

If we shine him up like Tory James, all the better.

You know lenny is like a car with the paint fading (pun intended) and no matter how much wax a buffing you do it never gets a shine to it. (but good luck)

[Kaylore]

[QUOTE=Kaylore]

When she told me the story I got pissed that she didn't ask for an autograph but she doesn't even follow football at was like "I don't know who he is. He was some guy with a stupid hat."
[QUOTE]

Damn Kaylore - We need to find you a new GF. You deserve someone who will take shorthand for you at training camp. :)
I kind of like that she doesn't care about football. She's into other things. She's cool.

[Play2win]

You know, if he went anywhere else, I would've have wished him good luck. Now I wouldn't care less what "happens" to him...

[BroncoInferno]

Because he's not good...he's just tall....that's it.

Well, that's not quite true. In '03, he did a pretty damn good job covering teams #1 WRs. I think he finished second in the league or thereabouts in passes defensed. Unfortunately, the injury bit the next season, and he has not gotten his mojo back. I think he will be a good corner for someone (hopefully not Oakland).

[watermock]

When he puts on the Silver and Black...ITS ON...

http://petebeck.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/southparkme.jpg

[HEAV]

My main concern is that the Raiders will pick Lenny's brain about of defensive game plans and possible some offensive plays. Not to mention the terminology that the captains use for quick audible's and blitz calls at the line of scrimmage.

Not saying he has all the info. But he has enough to help out the Raiders for the game.

Hopefully the game on the 24th will mean nothing to the Broncos. Hopefully they will have the West won and the 2nd seed lock up by then.

[Jesterhole]

Bah! Lenny was a good corner, anyone who thinks different is being too hard on the kid. He's got speed and size, but for whatever reason the mental side of things slipped from time to time.

If he puts it together in Oakland, I'm going to be pissed. All the tools are there, he just needs to turn it on.

[Garcia Bronco]

Well, that's not quite true. In '03, he did a pretty damn good job covering teams #1 WRs. I think he finished second in the league or thereabouts in passes defensed. Unfortunately, the injury bit the next season, and he has not gotten his mojo back. I think he will be a good corner for someone (hopefully not Oakland).


he was near the 20's in PD rank

[SoDak Bronco]

Bah! Lenny was a good corner, anyone who thinks different is being too hard on the kid. He's got speed and size, but for whatever reason the mental side of things slipped from time to time.

If he puts it together in Oakland, I'm going to be pissed. All the tools are there, he just needs to turn it on.

It's one thing knowing what they're going to do, it is a whole different things being able to stop it. It won't have any affect on how we attack their statue QB Collins. Lenny can suck a big one in Chokeland.

[footstepsfrom#27]

Bah! Lenny was a good corner, anyone who thinks different is being too hard on the kid. He's got speed and size, but for whatever reason the mental side of things slipped from time to time.

If he puts it together in Oakland, I'm going to be pissed. All the tools are there, he just needs to turn it on.
Walls did not have speed and he had height, not size. The guy had arms like pipe cleaners...a 6'4" 195 frame is just flat skinny. His problem was that he doesn't have the quick response muscle explosion needed for CB's. He was a tall safety playing corner. As for "picking his brain"...the Broncos signed one of their safeties earlier. I doubt there's much either player contributes in terms of "secret information". The NFL's become like Microsoft...an open source document template where everybody does more or less the same stuff anyway.

[saleen s28one]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Asp0wN25ZjmvsVdJ8ZzVeP5DubYF?slug=raider swalls&prov=st&type=lgns

[saleen s28one]

my bad didnt see the other post!

[Florida_Bronco]

Well it looks like we have another Mustang enthuasist here! :D I own a 1994 GT myself here.

Back on topic - Somehow I am not surprised that one of our AFC west rivals went digging through our trash yet again.

[Broncoman13]

Somehow this is going to piss me off in the long run... like Deltha Oneal and Tory James Piss me off!

[Goobzilla]

We've landed on the moon! :)

Just kidding, BTW I've got a 91 GT convertible I've had since new. Still love that car

[Florida_Bronco]

We've landed on the moon! :)

Just kidding, BTW I've got a 91 GT convertible I've had since new. Still love that car

I always liked the 87-93 cars, those things were sweet!

[broncohaven]

The fact that he practiced against D's WR concerns me because it means he is familiar with their traits; however, the converse is also true ;)
Yeah, was it Lelie or Charlie Adams who literally fractured his ankle in training camp last year?

I hope he gets the start against the Broncos.

[Goobzilla]

If he's on the field he will be exposed. Double moves a plenty on the 24th. Lenny is also susceptible to the intentionally underthrown ball for cheap penalty yards.

[Raider Bill]

Heh, after browsing some boards I'm liking this move more.. Patriots fans around the globe are crying about how the waiver system isn't fair.

We get to grille him for information and piss off the Patriots in the process? BRILLIANT!:militia:

[TheReverend]

Somehow this is going to piss me off in the long run... like Deltha Oneal and Tory James Piss me off!

Dont worry. Those two had athleticism on their side... not height.

We go from a 6'5" corner to a 5'8" corner, and the smaller one is more lights out. Go figure.

[Raider Bill]

Back on topic - Somehow I am not surprised that one of our AFC west rivals went digging through our trash yet again.

One mans trash is another mans treasure. We've done well polishing up discarded donk players.

Tory James says "Hi"

[Bronx33]

One mans trash is another mans treasure. We've done well polishing up discarded donk players.

Tory James says "Hi"

Walls is no james by a long shot so good luck scrubbing that turd.

[baja]

One mans trash is another mans treasure. We've done well polishing up discarded donk players.

Tory James says "Hi"

The only reason Tory James left the Bronco family is because you over paid for him.

[Archie]

Personally - I've always been surprised by the general love for Lenny on this board. I wanted to like him. I don't hate him as a person. But frankly he's never been anything special and frankly he's been a liability in a number of games. There have been stretches where he would be schooled on every play. I like the guy and wish him well. But I'm quite happy with the guys we have back there now and would not change a thing.

[Kaylore]

Anytime a receiver caught the ball, they would simply run downhill and like magic Lenny would tackle their waists and slide down until all he had was a shoe. They'd squirt out like wet soap leaving him face down in the turf. His ball awareness was non-existant. He played physical but unfortunately it was in the mold of Quentin Jammer.

We officially botched the Walls/Herndon situation.

[Wes Mantooth]

If he covers Rod there will be career numbers with Rod's double moves he puts on and you know how much of a strong point Lenny was covering those.
Run Tatum to Lenny's side!!!!!

[footstepsfrom#27]

What a teriffic transition this secondary has undergone in a single year. We went from Walls being a STARTER and our nickel guy being Middlebust just 2 years ago to Champ, Darrent, Fox..speed to burn...and even the safety spot is looking better with Brandon coming on, Cox is a FA suprise and I'll lay $$$ that Browner is going to be a STUD starter within a year of getting on the field and the future replacement for Lynch. What was a serious weakness is now quite suddenly a team strength. Do you guys realize this secondary is #1 in the AFC in completion percentage and #4 in the NFL despite having the most passes in the league thrown at it? That's with a rookie CB starting, a rookie nickel and Champ with his hammy.

Not to shabby.

[anthonypacino]

They probably just signed him hoping that he kept his playbook, they will grill him about everything and then a week before the game they will cut him, just like we did with Kliff Kingsbury (former Patriot)

[DomCasual]

What a teriffic transition this secondary has undergone in a single year. We went from Walls being a STARTER and our nickel guy being Middlebust just 2 years ago to Champ, Darrent, Fox..speed to burn...and even the safety spot is looking better with Brandon coming on, Cox is a FA suprise and I'll lay $$$ that Browner is going to be a STUD starter within a year of getting on the field and the future replacement for Lynch. What was a serious weakness is now quite suddenly a team strength. Do you guys realize this secondary is #1 in the AFC in completion percentage and #4 in the NFL despite having the most passes in the league thrown at it? That's with a rookie CB starting, a rookie nickel and Champ with his hammy.

Not to shabby.
And what's great is that the young guys are only going to get better. You think of starting rookies at any position - but especially at corner - and you sort of assume that you are just going to have to grin and bear it for a year or two. Well, we have gotten them tons of experience at this point, we're 9-2, and they have played damn well.

[footstepsfrom#27]

And what's great is that the young guys are only going to get better. You think of starting rookies at any position - but especially at corner - and you sort of assume that you are just going to have to grin and bear it for a year or two. Well, we have gotten them tons of experience at this point, we're 9-2, and they have played damn well.
At best you usually assume you won't get quality minutes from rookie CB's until their second year. Dallas drafted Terrance Newman #5 in the whole draft and just now in his 3rd year is he performing up to expectations. We got two rooks that are now for all practical purposes, not really rookies anymore with the time they've been out there. Finding ONE guy to do that past the 1st round would be a coup. Finding TWO is amazing. I forgot Paymah also...he looks shaky next to Fox and D-Will but only because they're both so good. By next year he may be challenging for a starters spot, or at worst, moving to FS and challenging Fergie. We could have the fastest secondary in the league with Champ, Darrent, Fox, Browner and Paymah within another year. I have to hand it to Shanny...for all the past mistakes he's made there, he hit a home run with this draft in the secondary.

[ludo21]

im shocked the Pats didnt grab him. Must have watched him actaully play i guess. Ha!

But hgoo dmove by Fade as Walls could turn out to be a big addition if he gets his head out.

[footstepsfrom#27]

im shocked the Pats didnt grab him. Must have watched him actaully play i guess. Ha!

But hgoo dmove by Fade as Walls could turn out to be a big addition if he gets his head out.
Walls main asset is his height, and I could see using him on the goal line agains big receivers, but the guy just isn't quick or instinctive enough to be a starting CB in the NFL.

[ludo21]

Walls main asset is his height, and I could see using him on the goal line agains big receivers, but the guy just isn't quick or instinctive enough to be a starting CB in the NFL.


We will see, i still like him. Which means nothing of course. But id like to see what he does with this second shot.

[DomCasual]

We will see, i still like him. Which means nothing of course. But id like to see what he does with this second shot.
I think he's a decent guy, too. Heck, he fired Drew Rosenhaus in the offseason. That's got to count for something.

I'm pulling for him. He's got what basically amounts to a five-game tryout for free agency. I hope he makes some decent money somewhere.

[anthonypacino]

Doesn't really matter, with the new rule changes like the chuck rule the days of the big physical CB are soon to be over, the NFL will be switching back to the smaller speedier coverage backs. Until the NFL decides to go back to the huge smash mouth running game, then the DB's will get a little bigger to come up and defend the run. It's all a revolution baby, round and round...

[SoCalBronco]

If he can avoid those nagging injuries that he keeps having, Lenny will have a fine career as a starting NFL corner. He is a good player who hit a very rough patch. The Fade did very well for themselves by picking him up.

[ozomulsion]

At best you usually assume you won't get quality minutes from rookie CB's until their second year. Dallas drafted Terrance Newman #5 in the whole draft and just now in his 3rd year is he performing up to expectations.

Actually Newman was lights out his rookie year. He regressed his scond year for some reason.

[Bronx33]

Actually Newman was lights out his rookie year. He regressed his scond year for some reason.

Getting yelled by the big tuna has that effect.

[Atlas]

Bah! Lenny was a good corner, anyone who thinks different is being too hard on the kid. He's got speed and size, but for whatever reason the mental side of things slipped from time to time.

If he puts it together in Oakland, I'm going to be pissed. All the tools are there, he just needs to turn it on.

Well, look what Tory James and Deltha has done since they were dumped by Denver.

[Bronx33]

Well, look what Tory James and Deltha has done since they were dumped by Denver.


Well we can't keep em all....:-/

[Florida_Bronco]

One mans trash is another mans treasure. We've done well polishing up discarded donk players.

Tory James says "Hi"

You know your team sucks when you come onto other teams boards and boast about "polishing up discarded players"

[Raider Bill]

You know your team sucks when you come onto other teams boards and boast about "polishing up discarded players"


How'd that Marques Anderson thing work out?

[big56fan#1]

Raiders | Walls fails physical
Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:42:05 -0800

Oakland Raiders CB Lenny Walls (groin), claimed off waivers Tuesday, Nov. 29 from the Denver Broncos, failed his physical and will not be kept on the Raiders.


Looks like he wont be playing any time soon.

[Mediator12]

Raiders | Walls fails physical
Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:42:05 -0800

Oakland Raiders CB Lenny Walls (groin), claimed off waivers Tuesday, Nov. 29 from the Denver Broncos, failed his physical and will not be kept on the Raiders.


Looks like he wont be playing any time soon.

LMAO! Nice try Lenny.

I was actually excited to see Lenny go to the Raiders since he never got a grasp on the playbook while he was here this year. Nothing like giving the Raiders Bad info when you think it is good.

[ludo21]

Raiders | Walls fails physical
Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:42:05 -0800

Oakland Raiders CB Lenny Walls (groin), claimed off waivers Tuesday, Nov. 29 from the Denver Broncos, failed his physical and will not be kept on the Raiders.


Looks like he wont be playing any time soon.

ROFL!

Well, maybe next team will work out???

[baja]

Why not wish the kid well.

[Florida_Bronco]

How'd that Marques Anderson thing work out?

About as well as that Chris Cole thing worked out for you.