Javon Walker Finally Released

[rovolution]

http://rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=1741


Broncos released WR Javon Walker, according to ESPN's Michael Smith.
He's a big name, but Walker's contract and knee injury made it an easy choice by Denver. That no one choose to give up a late-round pick for Walker is telling. It's rumored that he could need microfracture surgery in the future, although he will have plenty of suitors lined up with MRI machines. Dallas, Washington, Philadelphia, and Tampa Bay have been rumored to be interested.

[Man-Goblin]

A fifth rounder sounds pretty good about now.

[backup qb]

Wish it would've ended differently and certainly better than this.

[montrose]

Well, he got his wish.

[HEAV]

Good luck Javon.

[Kaylore]

Let's wash our hands of this and move forward.

[BroncoBuff]

Broncos released WR Javon Walker, according to ESPN's Michael Smith.
He's a big name, but Walker's contract and knee injury made it an easy choice by Denver. That no one choose to give up a late-round pick for Walker is telling. It's rumored that he could need microfracture surgery in the future, although he will have plenty of suitors lined up with MRI machines. Dallas, Washington, Philadelphia, and Tampa Bay have been rumored to be interested.
That's not just a "rumor," that's a slanderous hatchet-job by angry Mike Shanahan. FU if you won't restructore, Javon ... we're gonna poison your reputation, possibly violating federal law in the process.

Don't get me wrong, Javon is a selfish pig. But players get fed up and childishly demand trades like this all the time. Head coaches being petty like Mike was is a much more rare occurence.

[Kaylore]

Unless he actually needs microfracture surgery...

[eddie mac]

A big **** you to Javon Walker and an even bigger one to Mike Shanahan and his acrimonious ability to attract the biggest pieces of **** to this franchise and his inability to handle them.

[Atwater His Ass]

That's not just a "rumor," that's a slanderous hatchet-job by angry Mike Shanahan. FU if you won't restructore, Javon ... we're gonna poison your reputation, possibly violating federal law in the process.

Don't get me wrong, Javon is a selfish pig. But players get fed up and childishly demand trades like this all the time. Head coaches being petty like Mike was is a much more rare occurence.

I concur.

[theAPAOps5]

Unless he actually needs microfracture surgery...

Exactly!

He may very well need it down the road. Hell I may very well need it down the road.

[montrose]

Confirmed by both Sirius and the Denver Post

Broncos release Walker
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post

The Broncos released wide receiver Javon Walker today, an NFL source confirmed.

Walker had spent two bittersweet seasons with the Broncos. Acquired from the Green Bay Packers in 2006 in exchange for a second-round draft pick, Walker overcame reconstructive knee surgery to lead the team with 69 receptions, 1,084 yards and eight receiving touchdowns in 2006. He started strong in 2007, recording 17 receptions for 220 yards through the Broncos' first two games, both victories, however Walker's right knee began troubling him to the point he needed a second surgical procedure on the knee at mid-season.

He returned late, but struggled to regain form and finished with 26 catches for 287 yards. The day after the season ended, Walker publicly stated he didn't think he fit into the Broncos' offense and stated a desire to play elsewhere.

The Broncos attempted to trade Walker in recent days, but released him in lieu of paying him a $5.4 million option bonus due March 4.

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_8409167

[NYBronco]

I enjoy watching the ego battles. Its good entertainment. The Brett Favre's, Randy Moss', Bill Bellycheats, Terrell Owens', Mike Shanahan's, Javon Walker's and lets not forget the grandfather of all egos... Al Davis. Keep it coming boys the offseaon is a better place watching you all clash.

[Natedogg]

f* you walker. bye.


mod note: please do not attempt to bypass the "foul language filters"...

[Dudeskey]

now to find a replacement...

[PRBronco]

I wish him nothing but the worst. He's soared to the top of my list of human POSs. I can't stand the current state of the league, where contracts mean nothing at all.

[SoDak Bronco]

man..what a disappointment. i thought we could get a late pick for him atleast..

[TheDave]

You know... Right now TheDave hates Javon Walker more than Quiterson and Greise combined.

[eddie mac]

$10m for 1 year of sitting on your ass doing **** all. Not bad if you can get that kind of job. Given this, you can certainly understand Pat Bowlen's stance on the future of this organisation recruiting and paying players obtained via free agency and trade.

[cutthemdown]

Good luck Javon.

meh!!!! Besides when a knee starts to swell all the time that is a sure sign cartilidge is no longer present. My prediction is Walker starts the yr hot, by week 4 he's slowed down, by week 8 he's missing times, by week 10 he's on injured reserve.

[Dudeskey]

man..what a disappointment. i thought we could get a late pick for him atleast..

Wouldn't have happened, bro. Other teams knew we had that bonus coming due, all they had to do was wait us out & get him for nothing.

[Eli_Cash]

Javon made plays when his knee wasn't the size of a pineapple.

[kmonty]

Javon is just about the $$. Thats why he wouldnt restructure, thats why he wanted to leave denver when it appeared Marshall would take his incentive bonuses.

And now he's getting paid $9 million to be cut. SOB.

Draft pick compensation would have been nice, but good riddance.

On another note, he'll probably be designated a June 1st cut to spread the cap hit.

[theAPAOps5]

Hey Natedogg you might want to change that filter bypass. Mods were handing out 24 hour bannings for it.

[DomCasual]

That's not just a "rumor," that's a slanderous hatchet-job by angry Mike Shanahan. FU if you won't restructore, Javon ... we're gonna poison your reputation, possibly violating federal law in the process.

Don't get me wrong, Javon is a selfish pig. But players get fed up and childishly demand trades like this all the time. Head coaches being petty like Mike was is a much more rare occurence.

I don't know, man. Why would Shanahan do something like that prior to releasing him? It's in his best interest to make everyone believe he's in top shape, so that his value would be maximized via trade. I could see it if that news was coming out after his release. To do it before doesn't make any sense.

[Traveler]

Javon gone with $2-3 million in his pocket. He and his agent must be extremely giddy right now.

[Man-Goblin]

I don't know, man. Why would Shanahan do something like that prior to releasing him? It's in his best interest to make everyone believe he's in top shape, so that his value would be maximized via trade. I could see it if that news was coming out after his release. To do it before doesn't make any sense.

True. The only way it makes sense is if

1. the decision had already been made to release him and

2. they were certain he could not pass another team's physical if a trade could be worked out.

[eddie mac]

I don't know, man. Why would Shanahan do something like that prior to releasing him? It's in his best interest to make everyone believe he's in top shape, so that his value would be maximized via trade. I could see it if that news was coming out after his release. To do it before doesn't make any sense.

It does if Shanahan believed by doing so Javon would reconsider his stance re: the $5.4m due on 4 March in bonuses in the hope that it would lower Javon's market value in terms of salary available in 2008.

[Natedogg]

Hey Natedogg you might want to change that filter bypass. Mods were handing out 24 hour bannings for it.

Yeah. i'll take a banning for it in this case. i hate that guy. sorry mods, i just had to express my feelings for javon's worthlessness.

[Blueflame]

I don't know, man. Why would Shanahan do something like that prior to releasing him? It's in his best interest to make everyone believe he's in top shape, so that his value would be maximized via trade. I could see it if that news was coming out after his release. To do it before doesn't make any sense.

The only way it makes any sense at all is if it's true that Javon needs microfracture surgery....

[broncofan7]

that's the last time I take a rumor from my local radio station regarding something to do with my beloved Broncos as anything but that......a rumor! Geez this is disappointing....

[eddie mac]

It'll be interesting to see if they designated this release as one of two June 1st one's which are available under the CBA, thus spreading the hit over 2008 and 2009. For a change I hope they haven't done that this time.

[bpc]

Between RESIGNING perennial practice squad all americans John Engelberger and Nate Jackson and cutting Javon Walker without any compensation, the offseason for this franchise is in a complete $hit spiral. We are opening up holes on this roster and signing back up players to fill out the roster.

Beautiful.

[BMF Bronco]

Lelie v.2

[ro_50]

Wish it would've ended differently and certainly better than this.

Likewise, I wish him well in the future.

[eddie mac]

Between RESIGNING perennial practice squad all americans John Engelberger and Nate Jackson and cutting Javon Walker without any compensation, the offseason for this franchise is in a complete $hit spiral. We are opening up holes on this roster and signing back up players to fill out the roster.

Beautiful.

You think Shanahan will admit now he's actually started rebuilding.

[theAPAOps5]

You think Shanahan will admit now he's actually started rebuilding.

Not just coach but do you think fans will realize that?

[manchambo]

Lelie v.2..

When he was playing, he was five times the player Lelie was. He was a selfish prick, and his health had gone to hell, but he could play.

[bowtown]

You think Shanahan will admit now he's actually started rebuilding.

Do you actually think a coach is going to come out to the fans and his team and say "You know what you guys... you might want to sell your tickets this year, and make plans for an early offseason, because we are in rebuliding mode and if we get to the playoffs it will be a miracle."?

So no, if Shanahan is in rebuliding mode, he is never going to admit it to you.

[Punisher]

This sucks we didnt even get a late round pick for him..That year we pick up cutler we could of used that 2nd round pick for something other than Javon...

[Bladerunner]

EEFFFF YYUUUUUUUUUUU Javon.

Selfish bastage with no sack for some competition.

Your sis Ashley called...thinks you two should go to KC. You both look good in pink.

[chaz]

Good luck Javon.

**** javon, he's a little bitch.

[DomCasual]

It does if Shanahan believed by doing so Javon would reconsider his stance re: the $5.4m due on 4 March in bonuses in the hope that it would lower Javon's market value in terms of salary available in 2008.

I don't believe that. First, I think it's likely Walker burned his bridges here the day after the Vikings game. Shanahan didn't like him before that. After, he may as well have needed surgery to reattach limbs lost from leprosy. He wasn't coming back here. I am not anti-Shanahan - but he clearly doesn't have the humility to let bygones be bygones in this type of situation.

Second, even if he did want him back, I doubt he suffered from any illusions that Walker would take a pay cut to stay. Thus, a negotiating ploy would not be worth the risk of burning off any chance at getting value in a trade. As big as Shanahan's ego is, Walker's is bigger. Taking a pay cut just wasn't going to happen.

I have always been under the impression that Rod Smith was taking a shot at Walker with his late-season comments about the selfishness of certain players. Honestly, that's the straw that breaks the camel's toe with me. If Rod thinks he's a dirtbag, then I don't want him spending another season with a seemingly-impressionable guy like Brandon Marshall. I don't like that fact that we didn't get anything in return for him; but that's preferable than having him poison the team next year.

[Lzray]

hi guys, my first post here. just wondering who you guys thought we might get to replace javon?

[clint7]

Adios, Javon Squawker. Time to take yourself to another team where in a year you’ll be beaten out by someone else for the #1 spot and you’ll be crying your usual tale of how you are not being used correctly, not a good fit, and time to move elsewhere where folks know how to better utilize your superior talents. I hope you, your whinny attitude, and your wooden knee are happy at your next spot.

[montrose]

Gotta give the devil his due, Javon got exactly what he wanted. He's a free man on the open market and can go sign a deal wherever he desires. Maybe Philly or even New England.

[Hotrod]

hi guys, my first post here. just wondering who you guys thought we might get to replace javon?

Well so far its Nate Jackson :)

Oh and welcome to the mane

[montrose]

hi guys, my first post here. just wondering who you guys thought we might get to replace javon?

Looking at the (in)activity of the offseason thus far, and the previous comments of Shanahan and Bowlen, Stokley.

[DenverBrit]

I have always been under the impression that Rod Smith was taking a shot at Walker with his late-season comments about the selfishness of certain players. Honestly, that's the straw that breaks the camel's toe with me. If Rod thinks he's a dirtbag, then I don't want him spending another season with a seemingly-impressionable guy like Brandon Marshall. I don't like that fact that we didn't get anything in return for him; but that's preferable than having him poison the team next year.

I think you are very close to the mark.
Walker doesn't seem take being injured well. He lashes out in frustration....a replay of the GB scenario......and burns his bridges in the process.
Also, I don't think he ever recovered from DWill dying in his arms, so leaving Denver will go some way towards his healing.
I'm with you....... if Rod didn't like him, then there's nothing to like.
It's time to move on and find a replacement.

[Orange_Beard]

Exactly!

He may very well need it down the road. Hell I may very well need it down the road.

I believe it will be much sooner them later.

[fontaine]

I don't harbor any ill will towards Javon.

We knew what he was when we traded for him, a me first player with a big ego. He did apologize for his remarks but with his deal structured the way it was any sort of injury or poor season was going to result in a one way ticket out of Denver.

Hopefully this will be a lesson for the FO to continue to invest in the trenches because the successful teams year in year out are built from the trenches out.

We've got a great young QB/WR combo with a solid running game. Let's build around them instead of focusing big money deals on mercurial skill position players.

[wolf754life]

why is no one talking about the 800 lb GORILLA in this thread???

Darrent Williams? WHen he died in Javons arms it was pretty much over for #84 in denver after that. Every time he walked into dove valley was a flashback of him having Darrents blood all over him the morning after the shooting.

Add that trauma with B-Marshall emerging, Jake Plummer being let go, and his injuries and it became obvious he no longer wanted to be here.

This one is not on Shannahan or the front office, its all on Javon. Good to see some here are admitting that we are now "officially rebuilding".

[Bob's your Information Minister]

The Broncos are nuts if they let Shanahan trade a high draft pick ever again. How many times has he be been burned now?

[Ramathorn]

sure glad I didn't buy my javon jersey last year. (wiping forehead)!

[Sassy]

why is no one talking about the 800 lb GORILLA in this thread???

Darrent Williams? WHen he died in Javons arms it was pretty much over for #84 in denver after that. Every time he walked into dove valley was a flashback of him having Darrents blood all over him the morning after the shooting.

Add that trauma with B-Marshall emerging, Jake Plummer being let go, and his injuries and it became obvious he no longer wanted to be here.

This one is not on Shannahan or the front office, its all on Javon. Good to see some here are admitting that we are now "officially rebuilding".
You have some good points there...

[rovolution]

sure glad I didn't buy my javon jersey last year. (wiping forehead)!

ARRRRGGHHHH

Please dont remind me of my new $80 dust rag.


But its all okay cause my new 1994 Shannon Sharpe Throwback just came in the mail today!!!! Its usually $250 but i found it on a website for $138!!!!!

Like i said, i was only going to buy legends or tenured Bronco jerseys, and now ill be rocking my brand new Shannon Sharpe orange throwback baby!!!!!!

[HEAV]

Look at the bright side, the team can now retire #84! :wiggle:

[OABB]

The Broncos are nuts if they let Shanahan trade a high draft pick ever again. How many times has he be been burned now?

why are you still here?

[theAPAOps5]

Because apparently he brings something to the table here? It was great when he had a ban but for some reason TJ just won't cut the cord completely. Its actually a facinating dichotomy.

[DenverBrit]

I would never trade a 2nd round pick for a 'Pro-Bowl' receiver.
Yeah, he performed at a Pro-Bowl level in his first year for the Broncos, but Shannahan should have known he'd be injured the next year.
I knew he'd be injured, it was obvious to a great football mind like mine.
I know every damn thing about anything..........not long after it happens.

Well done, Miss Cleo, now take a nap.
You wouldn't want to lose your powers of hindsight, would you now?.

[DenverBrit]

why is no one talking about the 800 lb GORILLA in this thread???

Darrent Williams? WHen he died in Javons arms it was pretty much over for #84 in denver after that. Every time he walked into dove valley was a flashback of him having Darrents blood all over him the morning after the shooting.

Add that trauma with B-Marshall emerging, Jake Plummer being let go, and his injuries and it became obvious he no longer wanted to be here.

This one is not on Shannahan or the front office, its all on Javon. Good to see some here are admitting that we are now "officially rebuilding".

If you read the posts in the thread before leaping in, you'd see it was mentioned.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

1,084 yards is hardly Pro Bowl level.

Another Shanny deal gone awry.

[DenverBrit]

Yeah, so he had Plummer throwing to him when Plummer was playing his worst football in years, and then he gets a rookie tossing him the piggy.
1,084 yards is hardly Pro Bowl level. But what the hell do I know. A stat is a stat.


Still clueless.

[Bronx33]

Ohh gawd bobo go worry about petersons/herms next genius move will ya.

[SonOfLe-loLang]

1,084 yards is hardly Pro Bowl level.

Another Shanny deal gone awry.

If you watched Javon in his first season in Denver, you'd think differently, asshead. Not to mention, a number of sports writers (peter king comes to mind) put him on their personal all pro teams. He was great for us.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

If you watched Javon in his first season in Denver, you'd think differently, asshead. Not to mention, a number of sports writers (peter king comes to mind) put him on their personal all pro teams. He was great for us.

Along the same lines, Eddie Kennison was "great" for Kansas City, but didn't bring us any playoff wins.

That's the bottom line here. When are all these deals Shanahan makes every offseason going to start paying off?

[SonOfLe-loLang]

why is no one talking about the 800 lb GORILLA in this thread???

.


What are you talking about, we've been talking about Bob in this thread quite a bit.

[OABB]

1,084 yards is hardly Pro Bowl level.

Another Shanny deal gone awry.

seriously. why are your here? no one wants you here. you're not even fun to pick on anymore. you offer nothing at all. it was fun for a while, but the jokes over. either get a new act or go away. seriously.

you're like a girl in a gangbang. you were fun at first, but now we have all finished and you need to go home, wash up, and never call any of us again.

[Flex Gunmetal]

I think Bob should be more concerned with what offseason moves his 4-12 chiefs are making than whats going on in Denver...

[montrose]

Along the same lines, Eddie Kennison was "great" for Kansas City, but didn't bring us any playoff wins.

That's the bottom line here. When are all these deals Shanahan makes every offseason going to start paying off?

Out of curiosity, why is it almost every one of your posts criticizes Shanahan? I think you make some valid points occasionally, but they are generally all pointed towards Shanahan. Do you have something against him beyond just being a rival's coach? Do you honestly believe he's done that poorly of a job? Do you believe the Broncos would be best off letting him go and going in an entirely new direction with their coaching and FO? I don't mean for these questions to come across as rhetorical or defensive, I'm simply interested on what the true thoughts of a fan of a division rival who has demonstrated, at times, knowledge of the NFL.

I personally see many of Shanahan's moves as mistakes but do not group Walker into that category. Based on his play in 2006 and at the beginning of 2007, there was no reason to believe the guy wouldn't be a focal point of the offense for years to come. I look at it as basic economics, a player nearing his 30's got hurt and a youngster making a fraction of the money came in and played well while another veteran making much less money can help fill that void. Simple NFL sense to part with the older, injury plagued player making much more money.

[Bronx33]

seriously. why are your here? no one wants you here. you're not even fun to pick on anymore. you offer nothing at all. it was fun for a while, but the jokes over. either get a new act or go away. seriously.

you're like a girl in a gangbang. you were fun at first, but now we have all finished and you need to go home, wash up, and never call any of us again.



If it wasn't for the orangemane bob would get zero attention and that includes the fish in his fishtank and the word is bob names his donuts before he eats them.

[nadwiggins]

seriously. why are your here? no one wants you here. you're not even fun to pick on anymore. you offer nothing at all. it was fun for a while, but the jokes over. either get a new act or go away. seriously.

you're like a girl in a gangbang. you were fun at first, but now we have all finished and you need to go home, wash up, and never call any of us again.

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL

[BroncoBuff]

1,084 yards is hardly Pro Bowl level.

Another Shanny deal gone awry.
He made the Sports Illustrated All Pro team two years ago, numnutz.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

He made the Sports Illustrated All Pro team two years ago, numnutz.

Who cares? Another wasted second-round pick. Shanahan has lost it.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Do you believe the Broncos would be best off letting him go and going in an entirely new direction with their coaching and FO?

Shanahan is a fine coach. Where he lacks is the talent acquisition part of the business. He needs to be reigned in and someone else needs more control. Right now he's tarnishing his legacy.

Tom Coughlin had to make changes for the Giants to win it all. Why should Shanahan be any different? I doubt it happens though. He'll go down with his impotent guns blazing, pissing draft picks away until he's old enough that he burns himself out.

[Bronx33]

Shyt happens bob! not every deal is perfect bob it's part of the business bob now go have a donut bob.

[Los Broncos]

Wish it would've ended differently and certainly better than this.

Yeah, i think what could of been.

[Flex Gunmetal]

Bob, why are you such a moron?

[broncofan2438]

Well, lets see where he ends up.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Bob, why are you such a moron?

Genetics.

[Bronx33]

Nice way to throw mom and dad under the bus bob.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Nice way to throw mom and dad under the bus bob.

What do you expect from the Missouri/Iowa gene pool?

[theAPAOps5]

Nice way to throw mom and dad under the bus bob.

Well when Dad is also your uncle and brother and Mom is your aunt and sister then it is genetics. He isn't throwing them under the bus he is being forthright.

[Will Wayfarer]

"Bob's your Information Minister
This message is hidden because Bob's your Information Minister is on your ignore list. "

How sweet it is! Now if everyone would just stop quoting him...

[Hogan11]

Look at the bright side, the team can now retire #84! :wiggle:

What would they wanna retire Ricky Nattiel's number for?

[montrose]

Javon comments on his release:

Broncos release Walker, Gold
By Lee Rasizer, Rocky Mountain News

It didn’t have to end this way.

Javon Walker wanted to make that point clear Friday after learning he was released by the Broncos. It was a move that had been anticipated nearly since the moment the wide receiver publicly ranted at season’s end about his role with the team’s offense.

“I’m not leaving because I didn’t want to make it work,” he said. “I’m not pushing my way out. There was stuff done that led to make me say, ‘Why should I stay?’”

The issues he said mostly began when he hurt his right knee early last season. He claimed he got the sense the team was being murky about the condition of his knee, which was later repaired surgically in Houston.

That situation came on the heels of a consistent personal belief that his skills weren’t fully being utilized — thoughts he occasionally made public, even while leading the team in catches (69) and yards (1,084) in 2006 and into his quiet comeback last season.

But the real change in his feelings, he stressed, came when he was approached by the media while rehabilitating this season about the possibility this offseason of taking a pay cut.

Add in a nominal role once he returned while Brandon Marshall took over No. 1 receiver duties, and those negative emotions only heightened, leading to “frustration” that became his postseason diatribe.

However, the 10-minute media session in early January was somewhat calculated, too, he admitted.

“I knew something would happen or come out of it.”

The Broncos eventually went to Walker and asked whether he would be willing to tweak his contract, which included $5.4 million in bonuses.

He refused.

When there were no takers on the open market, at least via trade, it sent Walker into free agency for the first time. He’ll join weak-side linebacker Ian Gold, who also was cut by the Broncos on Friday.

“With me coming back here, I’m supposed to take a pay cut? Why would I want to do that?” Walker asked, explaining all that changed in his situation was that he got hurt.

Walker on Friday consistently insisted Marshall’s ascension as a 100-catch receiver wasn’t the root cause of his unhappiness but rather a yearlong span in which he signed with Denver, got hurt, then was ask to cede money.

“If people say I won’t play second fiddle, just be on the lookout for who I might be lined up across on the other side next season,” Walker said. “And if you look at that, then why couldn’t it have been like that in Denver?”

Still, it was clear the fundamental aspects of the Broncos offense, with a young quarterback in Jay Cutler attempting to come into his own and the team leaning more on the running game never were going to satisfy Walker, especially with Marshall’s development.

“There would have been enough balls,” Walker said, despite those feelings. “We could have both had 70-80, however it would have went, 80-90. But like I said, there was a lot of frustration that built where after they were like, ‘Take a pay cut,’ it was whoa, whoa, whoa ...’”

Among the teams that could grab Walker include Philadelphia, where quarterback Donovan McNabb has been a steady training partner, and Dallas, where his former position coach in Green Bay, Ray Sherman, is employed in a similar role.

“I’m looking for a team that wants to win and use their receiver talent to win and get them where they need to be,” Walker said.

Walker noted he has been training for about the last month and that his knee, which also was repaired after he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in 2005 with the Packers before he was dealt to Denver, feels good.

“A team flies me out for a physical, I pass. It’s a done deal,” he said.

That rosy outlook on his health goes against Broncos coach Mike Shanahan’s assessment at his season-ending press conference. It was mentioned there that Walker at some point will need microfracture surgery to allow him to heal completely.

It’s a statement Walker and his agent have been trying to squelch since.

“He’s not a doctor, so he doesn’t know what I’m going to need,” Walker said of Shanahan’s comments. “And I’ve talked to doctors and seen doctors and believe you me, I’m not going to need that. It’s just him saying that. If he’s a head coach and a doctor? Shoot, I give him props that he can do it all.”

Walker and Shanahan never met after the season to try and hash out any differences.

“If they wanted to meet, they would have met with me,” Walker said.

In two seasons with the Broncos, Walker started 21-of-24 games, with 95 receptions, 1,371 yards and eight touchdown catches. He rushed for 120 yards and a TD.

The cost to the Broncos was a 2006 second-round pick and nearly $7 million in dead money on the salary cap.

“I’m going to go to a team and have a hell of a season next year,” Walker said. “In football, you get injuries. It’s the nature of the game. It’s not going to be a problem or anything that slows me down. I just look forward to the next step in the process.”

Gold will have similar opportunity after his release, which followed a significant dropoff in his play last season for Denver’s 30th-ranked run defense.

Ending his second stint with the Broncos, after the 2000 second-round pick returned in 2005 as a free agent, Gold started 67-of-99 games and had 426 total tackles, including 81 last season.

He’s expected to be replaced in the starting lineup by Jamie Winborn.

Also Friday, Denver agreed on a two-year, $2 million contract to bring back tight end Nate Jackson. The contract includes incentives and escalators.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/feb/29/broncos-release-walker/

[Hogan11]

What a waste.

[dsmoot]

Shanahan is a fine coach. Where he lacks is the talent acquisition part of the business. He needs to be reigned in and someone else needs more control. Right now he's tarnishing his legacy.

Tom Coughlin had to make changes for the Giants to win it all. Why should Shanahan be any different? I doubt it happens though. He'll go down with his impotent guns blazing, pissing draft picks away until he's old enough that he burns himself out.


Bob,

Lets hear about your assessment of Carl Peterson. Can you tell me how many playoff appearances he has made in HOW many years in KC. Tell me about that wonderful coach of yours that the NY Jets feel they won they lottery when he left. Just when was that last Superbowl appearance? If I remember correctly, I was in grade school. I have kids already out of college. How many AFC championship games has the Chiefs played in since the last Superbowl? Do you ever get that old 8mm video out of Buck Buchanon, Willie Lanier, Lenny Dawson, Otis Taylor, Mike Garrett, Ed Podolak, etc to remember those good old days when the Chiefs really were a good team. Seems like yesterday!!!!

[rastaman]

Oh well, let's see who has the last laugh. Either Javon is healthy and does not need micro fracture surgery, proves everyone wrong and lands with a team like Philly and has a Pro Bowl year; Or Shanny is once again proven to be wrong in evaluating and keeping talent on the Broncos...especially at WR.

Also, Marshall won't sneak up on any teams this year. Without a reliable WR who can perform like a healthy Javon Walker; Marshall will be doubled teamed. You factor in that Marshall plays with reckless abandon, this sets him up to take unnecessary punishment which make him more susceptible to injury. Shanny has already gone on record to say Stokley will not have as many plays going his way at the slot (for fear of injury). So unless, Shanny can nab a FA receiver to replace Javon and to take the pressure off Marshall; Jake will loose yet another weapon.

The only positive thus far this season, are the Broncos currently at $20 million under the salary cap.

Okay Shanahan, Free Agency is upon ya! Do you have it going on? Are you stuck in the 1990's and unable to come into the 21st century to evaluate talent and to change and evolve with the game.

Belicheat has adjusted, Dungy has adjusted and countless of other coaches have as well. The only question is when will you!!!

Are you going to compensate the loss of Javon and giving Cutler one less weapon, by using your 12th pick overall and draft "Stewart" of "Mendenhall" the closes RB's to mirror Terrell Davis.

Are you going to think outside the box and move away from the 1990s, and draft a true lead blocking athletic and agile FB in this years draft who weigh btwn 250 to 260 of the likes of Schmitt, Cox, or Caulcrick???????

Hint: Mr. Shanahan you can't have a small O-line, small RB's, and small FB's and still expect to be dominating with your run game inside the Red Zone or inside the 20!!! Likewise, coach you can't have the afore mentioned O line, RB's, and FB's and still expect to convert 3rd and short btwn the 20's in today's 21st Century NFL.

Come on Shanahan, prove the naysayers wrong. You need to embrace the NFL of the 21st Century, instead of trying to fight it and second guessing it.

[Lev Vyvanse]

What do you expect from the Missouri/Iowa gene pool?

Just that it would drowned a few of you.

[PRBronco]

Bah whatever, think of it like your nuts. You have two nuts that have served you well through your life, but now one has a tumour on it. You'll miss it, and it'll be expensive and gross, but it has to go. Your remaining one is just as good, plus it gets tons of YAC, and plenty of people get by with one nut.

Also think of Ian Gold as a giant tumour on the side of your face. There was no reason to keep it around. You already feel better.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Bob,

Lets hear about your assessment of Carl Peterson.

Carl Peterson sucks. He was the mastermind behind our 2007 offensive line. He's currently a roadblock in signing Jared Allen, our franchise player, to a long-term contract. He pisses off the media, he pisses off the fans, he pisses off the players, he pisses off the coaching staff. He's a petty, insulting, arrogant whiny bitch of a general manager. He won't be here much longer.

[Florida_Bronco]

"Bob's your Information Minister
This message is hidden because Bob's your Information Minister is on your ignore list. "

How sweet it is! Now if everyone would just stop quoting him...

I don't know why people continue discussing things with him. Never in the history of the OrangeMane has their been anyone more ignorant when it comes to football. The guy is ALWAYS wrong.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

I don't know why people continue discussing things with him. Never in the history of the OrangeMane has their been anyone more ignorant when it comes to football. The guy is ALWAYS wrong.

I was right about your pathetic defense.

[Punisher]

I was right about your pathetic defense.

LMAO ya we couldn't stop a cold but that was last year..Just wait till next season :approve:

[Kaylore]

But the real change in his feelings, he stressed, came when he was approached by the media while rehabilitating this season about the possibility this offseason of taking a pay cut.

Add in a nominal role once he returned while Brandon Marshall took over No. 1 receiver duties, and those negative emotions only heightened, leading to “frustration” that became his postseason diatribe.
This essentially says that Javon got paranoid and pissed off at the organization before anything even happened. By the time the Broncos did ask for some help on the contract he had already been fuming about losing playing time to Marshall. I'm sorry, but that's pretty petty.

[ZONA]

More then just releasing him because his knee is basically shot and he's not worth what he would be getting paid, I think this is a good move because I really want to see us continue the recent smart drafting and build this team rather then rent "me" guys. I think Bowlen has reassured Mike that he's the long term coach here and although Mike always wants to be in the hunt every year, it's no longer the mindset to overpay for the "now" results. All that does is just bury you down the road. Just continue the smart drafting and sign the affordable hard working blue collar guys and we'll be just fine.

[400HZ]

I think you need to truly appreciate how much a d-bag like Walker drags your organization down.

[Sassy]

I was right about your pathetic defense.

...well it was good enough to stop your pathetic offense.

[epicSocialism4tw]

What a colossal mistake that whole deal was...on the Jim Bates level.

[fontaine]

What a colossal mistake that whole deal was...on the Jim Bates level.

And then some. If we had kept Coyer there would be no musical chairs at DT and we would have had Warren at DT going into this season for what amounts to pennies considering he took a paycut and the deals being signed this offseason.

[BroncoBuff]

And then some. If we had kept Coyer there would be no musical chairs at DT and we would have had Warren at DT going into this season for what amounts to pennies considering he took a paycut and the deals being signed this offseason.
word.

[Ray Finkle]

word.

I'd rather have the draft pick then Warren.

[wolf754life]

i'd rather have a real GM than mike shannahan.

[Inkana7]

i'd rather have a real GM than mike shannahan.

Really? I didn't know. Thank you very much for bringing up this news in a thread about Javon Walker.

[Dagmar]

Good riddance you money grabbing arse. I've survived on less than $20'000 a year Javon. You doing something you love in a day than I make in a year doing something I barely enjoy. But keep crying. I hope your knee snaps.

[Northman]

Im happy he is gone as he was becoming a distraction. If he was bummed about the whole Williams thing than i wish him the best as he felt he couldnt be in Denver any longer. But if it was all about being the #1 wideout here i hope his career bombs as it would serve him right for kicking this team when they were down.

[Northman]

I was right about your pathetic defense.


You mean the team that outscored you 68-18 in 2 games? That pathetic defense? :rofl:

[Bronx33]

You mean the team that outscored you 68-18 in 2 games? That pathetic defense? :rofl:


Ya just gotta love how bobo tees himself up with every post.

[Cito Pelon]

I enjoy watching the ego battles. Its good entertainment. The Brett Favre's, Randy Moss', Bill Bellycheats, Terrell Owens', Mike Shanahan's, Javon Walker's and lets not forget the grandfather of all egos... Al Davis. Keep it coming boys the offseaon is a better place watching you all clash.

Yah, it is entertaining. It's a good laugh to remember back when Shanahan was slobbering all over Javon before the trade, like a dog eying a bone. Just talking about acquiring Walker put a spring in his step and a gleam in his eye. I imagine there were people in the organization that tried to talk him out of it, but Shanny was hell bent to acquire Walker. Didn't take long before Shanny got tired of that bone. Shanny is probably mad at himself for pissing on his own feet, and then takes it out on Walker.

Heck, the bonus wasn't even due until Tuesday, but the team released him yesterday, why? Seems to me they should have waited until Monday at least.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

You mean the team that outscored you 68-18 in 2 games? That pathetic defense? :rofl:

The fact you're trying to prop up your team by comparing them to the pathetic Chiefs doesn't speak well to the state of affairs in Denver.

[Bronco LB 59]

I still liked the move to get Javon in 2006. He gave us one All-Pro season. How many second round picks can you say that about?

Plus, Denver badly needed a playmaker after their 2005 AFC Title Game run. Can't blame the front office for taking a shot at getting back in position to make another run. Denver started 7-2 out of the gates in 2006. We were on the right track again, but they blew a 17 point lead in the second half to the Chargers and the wheels came apart after that.

[Cito Pelon]

I still liked the move to get Javon in 2006. He gave us one All-Pro season. How many second round picks can you say that about?

Plus, Denver badly needed a playmaker after their 2005 AFC Title Game run. Can't blame the front office for taking a shot at getting back in position to make another run. Denver started 7-2 out of the gates in 2006. We were on the right track again, but they blew a 17 point lead in the second half to the Chargers and the wheels came apart after that.

It was an extremely risky trade. Perfect example of closing your eyes and plopping your chips down on a roullette number.

[Punisher]

The fact you're trying to prop up your team by comparing them to the pathetic Chiefs doesn't speak well to the state of affairs in Denver.

Thats good your not a Homer bob i respect that Ha! Ha! :spit:

[Northman]

The fact you're trying to prop up your team by comparing them to the pathetic Chiefs doesn't speak well to the state of affairs in Denver.

The fact your trying to slam this Denver team when your team couldnt beat a peewee league team doesnt speak well to the state of affairs in K.C. See, if you were mumbling this crap on the Planet (oh yea, they dont like you there) than i could understand your ramblings. But your here on a Bronco board pumping your chest out as if your team has done something meaningful in the last 2 decades. So in closing, no matter how bad the Denver Broncos are we know that YOUR team will always be that much worse. So yea, i do take solace in that fact that your team still sucks worse than ours. Ha!

[Bob's your Information Minister]

If you're happy with mediocrity, more power to ya.

[theAPAOps5]

A chiefs fan talking about mediocrity!!!!! That is good stuff since Chief Fans consider beating Denver at home their superbowl.