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Lexwhat
03-10-2006, 02:17 AM
"I just don't feel like this is the best place for me to be right now," said Walker, 27, preparing to enter his sixth pro season. "I really have no interest in being in a Green Bay Packers (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=gnb) uniform or playing for Green Bay again."


Citing recent contract squabbles with running back Ahman Green (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=4261), tight end Bubba Franks (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5043), defensive lineman Grady Jackson (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=4156) and cornerback Mike McKenzie (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=4737), as well as his own, Walker added, "I just don't like the way the organization runs itself. They want players to come up there and play hard and work hard, but when it comes time to be compensated, it's like, 'We forgot what you've done.'"


While Walker is quite adamant about not sticking around in Green Bay for the final year of his contract -- whether Favre returns or not -- he promises not to be a disruption next season, because he doesn't plan to show up at all for training camp.


"If I had to go back there, I'd retire," he said. "I don't have to play."


The rift is so deep and his animosity toward Favre so great that, Walker said, he is even willing if necessary to repay the Packers the prorated portion of his signing bonus, which amounts to around $850,000.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2361969


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Ok, so obviously we know he complained about his contract. But if it came down to it, I would take Jevon Walker over Eric Moulds, hands down.

As for compensation, I'm guessing GB would demand a 2nd round pick. I wouldnt give up this year's 2nd rounder, but I would probally give up a 2nd rounder for the 2007 draft. I would definetly give up one of our 3rd rounders, but I highly doubt the Packers would take that. I'm sure plenty of teams will be interested in the young receiver...
Ebenezer
03-10-2006, 02:18 AM
I'd trade our 2nd for Walker...and still keep Moulds for one year.
vicmantak
03-10-2006, 02:32 AM
No! This year's 2nd round is one of the strongest ever and no player deserves that kind of consideration.

On the other hand, it's wise start thinking that Moulds will finish his career in blue, red and white...
ICE74129
03-10-2006, 07:15 AM
No! This year's 2nd round is one of the strongest ever and no player deserves that kind of consideration.

On the other hand, it's wise start thinking that Moulds will finish his career in blue, red and white...

If he were to take a paycut.
Stewie
03-10-2006, 07:21 AM
No! This year's 2nd round is one of the strongest ever and no player deserves that kind of consideration.

On the other hand, it's wise start thinking that Moulds will finish his career in blue, red and white...

One could argue that the player we draft deserved the consideration. I'd argue that Javon Walker is a known entity, and his kind of production for 5 years would be a well-used 2nd round pick, IMO.

In conclusion, Josh Reed..
ICE74129
03-10-2006, 07:28 AM
Proven Vet in his prime vs a draft pick? You go with the veteran.
T-Long
03-10-2006, 07:31 AM
he did just tear his ACL if I remember right
ICE74129
03-10-2006, 08:09 AM
Something like week 2 I think. The guy could play right now if needed.
EricStratton
03-10-2006, 08:39 AM
Something like week 2 I think. The guy could play right now if needed.


Walker, who underwent surgery Oct. 7 in Houston, says his rehab at Florida State (his alma mater) is going as planned. He's sprinting and should be ready to go by training camp -- for some other team, he hopes

I'd feel better about a trade if it said he will be ready, not should be ready.
Gunzlingr
03-10-2006, 08:40 AM
I wonder if the phins are interested :scratch:
EricStratton
03-10-2006, 08:42 AM
I wonder if the phins are interested :scratch:


The Yankees too.
Pride
03-10-2006, 10:35 AM
Whats up with these handicapped players (recovering from bad injuries) demanding trades??

They basically got a whole year paid for last year when sitting on the bench rehabbing.
Gunzlingr
03-10-2006, 11:33 AM
The Yankees too.

Possibly the Lakers too.
DraftBoy
03-10-2006, 11:40 AM
Id trade a 3rd this year and conditional next based on preformance with escalators to make it as high as a 2nd. Id throw them Sam Aiken to so the deal gets done.
Kerr
03-10-2006, 11:59 AM
I would love to have Jevon Walker, but i'm not sure the bills would trade for him. I could see a team like the fins making a trade for him.
gr8slayer
03-10-2006, 02:15 PM
He would cost us too much.
Lexwhat
03-10-2006, 03:12 PM
He would cost us too much.

You wouldnt drop Moulds and give that money (plus a bit more) to Walker? Dropping Moulds will give us plenty of cap space...
Lexwhat
03-10-2006, 03:13 PM
I'd trade our 2nd for Walker...and still keep Moulds for one year.

True, not a bad idea. We have plenty of cap space to do it. After Moulds departs, Evans and Walker can be a dangerous tandem for years to come.
Lexwhat
03-10-2006, 03:19 PM
I wonder if the phins are interested :scratch:

hahaha, the teams that I think would be willing to trade for him and would have the cap space to do it are:

Vikings(?), Eagles, Chargers, Jaguars, Cowboys, Seahawks, Patriots, Bears, Panthers, Broncos...

I'm sure the competition will be stiff. I hope Marv and Dick can pull off a quick trade to land Walker. Oh well, just high hopes though, I doubt Walker will ever be in a Bills uniform.
Gunzlingr
03-10-2006, 03:51 PM
He will probably go to the Vikes so he can play against the Pack twice a year.