Interest in Javon Walker - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

Sco-tai · 03-15-2006

With Sherman on-board, would anything point to the Texans being interested in Javon Walker. Does anyone know if Sherman was a big supporter/reason why they drafted Javon?

Personally, I like Javon's speed, hands and overall route-running and definitely like the idea of him opposite AJ. Between those 2 guys, DD (and perhaps Reggie in the slot)....David would have have spectacular options. Throw in a TE that can catch and you have yourself a fun offense to watch and a great chance to win.

Any thoughts on if Javon is a good locker-room guy, too? I guess I could go to the Packer's board and ask them.

GO TEXANS!

KSig44 · 03-15-2006

Javon is a me/money first guy and did not get along with Sherman. Case closed.

big homey · 03-15-2006

We thought Givens' price was too steep. How would we even think about signing Javon Walker, who was a holdout only last offseason?

**mexican_texan** · 03-15-2006

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Originally Posted by big homey

We thought Givens' price was too steep. How would we even think about signing Javon Walker, who was a holdout only last offseason?

I was on his side for that. He was a Pro-Bowler playing for a little more than a half-million dollars. And then Favre messed him up.

**PapaL** · 03-15-2006

Didnt he have Rosenhouse (sp?) as his agent? Who told him to holdout last year. After he didnt get his contract he fired Rosenhouse and got a new counsel? Any guy thats smart enough to get rid of Rosenhouse is OK in my book.

run-david-run · 03-15-2006

Yes, as someone mentioned he went to the Pro Bowl and was earning barely above the league minimum. He held out, then got hurt on the first day of the season. I would love to have his talent, but he would be on the last year of his contract, meaning we would have to shell out #1 receiver money if we expect him to play for us.

KSig44 · 03-15-2006

It's pretty common knowledge from two years ago with him screaming for the ball and last years hold out. And while he does deserve a raise (incentive laden) he, year after year, is more worried about money than his team.

**mexican_texan** · 03-15-2006

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Originally Posted by KSig44

It's pretty common knowledge from two years ago with him screaming for the ball and last years hold out. And while he does deserve a raise (incentive laden) he, year after year, is more worried about money than his team.

true, but teams don't care about their players if they get hurt. A player can be loved one day and hated another. That's why Brady's $10 million was a "paycut" for the team.

**gtexan02** · 03-15-2006

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Originally Posted by KSig44

It's pretty common knowledge from two years ago with him screaming for the ball and last years hold out. And while he does deserve a raise (incentive laden) he, year after year, is more worried about money than his team.

You're totally out of nowhere with these comments. The fact is, teams can cut you whenever they want, but players get labeled money grubbing if they want a new contract. Walker shouldn't have played for 500k last season, as if his injury had been more serious, he could have ended his career. A player alling for the ball is never a bad thing, either, especially when they turn it into his #s

**mexican_texan** · 03-15-2006

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Originally Posted by gtexan02

You're totally out of nowhere with these comments. The fact is, teams can cut you whenever they want, but players get labeled money grubbing if they want a new contract. Walker shouldn't have played for 500k last season, as if his injury had been more serious, he could have ended his career. A player alling for the ball is never a bad thing, either, especially when they turn it into his #s

Exactly

BuffSoldier · 03-15-2006

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Originally Posted by gtexan02

You're totally out of nowhere with these comments. The fact is, teams can cut you whenever they want, but players get labeled money grubbing if they want a new contract. Walker shouldn't have played for 500k last season, as if his injury had been more serious, he could have ended his career. A player alling for the ball is never a bad thing, either, especially when they turn it into his #s

Very, very good point. After a pro-bowl season, half a million dollars isnt any were near the compensation he should get for what he wa doing on the field. If he got injured and could never play again, he wouldnt have very much to build from that contract.

Every one knows, any WR worth anything, gets mad when the ball doesnt come his way on a regular basis.

outofhnd · 03-15-2006

Someone would outbid us for his services on the open market even if we were interested. I doubt we would be that interested in him.

TexanSam · 03-20-2006

I think he wants his way out of Green Bay. He's coming off a serious injury last year, but if you were the Texans would you go after him? I don't know if Sherman has discussed it all, but the tie is there. I don't even know if the Texans are interested in him, but I'm sure they're exploring all options.

TexanFan881 · 03-20-2006

I wouldn't be suprised if we show some interest, we've been looking at practically all the WR free agents.

Grid · 03-20-2006

I dont think we are interested. We recently canceled our visit with Burleson because we signed Walter. I think we are done with WRs this offseason.

TexanSam · 03-20-2006

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Originally Posted by Grid

I dont think we are interested. We recently canceled our visit with Burleson because we signed Walter. I think we are done with WRs this offseason.

I hope not. Who's our #2 guy? I hope we at least get Hilliard. AJ, Hilliard, Walter as our #1,2, and 3 WRs is not bad. With Putzier at TE, Carr would finally have some weapons. Now if we can get a line that keeps him standing...

**kiwitexansfan** · 03-20-2006

This guy sounds like another me first WR trying to get out of a contract. Plus he was seriously injured. Plus he would want a big fat shiny contract.

So that would be a no.

Grid · 03-20-2006

our #2 will be Mathis, Armstrong, or Walter.

With Reggie Bush, Jameel Cook, Jeb Putzier(or another TE), and AJ on the field.. I think any of those three guys should be servicable as a #2 receiver.

**kiwitexansfan** · 03-20-2006

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Originally Posted by TexanSam

I hope not. Who's our #2 guy? I hope we at least get Hilliard. AJ, Hilliard, Walter as our #1,2, and 3 WRs is not bad. With Putzier at TE, Carr would finally have some weapons. Now if we can get a line that keeps him standing...

Ike Hilliard is not a #2. This is his work for last year in a pretty average Tampa WR group

2005 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35cathces 282yards 8.1average 22long 1TD

**edo783** · 03-20-2006

IKE isn't coming, staying at TB. If I remember correctly (highly subjective) Walker and Sherman where not all that thrilled with each other. Could be wrong about it, but that's how I remember it.

03-15-2006	#3
big homey Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 206 Rep Power: 8	We thought Givens' price was too steep. How would we even think about signing Javon Walker, who was a holdout only last offseason? __________________ Ummmm

03-15-2006	#5
PapaL Loose Screw Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland Age: 32 Posts: 8,766 Rep Power: 17440	Didnt he have Rosenhouse (sp?) as his agent? Who told him to holdout last year. After he didnt get his contract he fired Rosenhouse and got a new counsel? Any guy thats smart enough to get rid of Rosenhouse is OK in my book. __________________ Tried and true, I'm rep'in Texan (Steel) Blue.

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run-david-run Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The University of Texas Age: 24 Posts: 3,370 Rep Power: 1329	Yes, as someone mentioned he went to the Pro Bowl and was earning barely above the league minimum. He held out, then got hurt on the first day of the season. I would love to have his talent, but he would be on the last year of his contract, meaning we would have to shell out #1 receiver money if we expect him to play for us. __________________ Andre Johnson is The Answer

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outofhnd All Pro Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 36 Posts: 723 Rep Power: 9	Someone would outbid us for his services on the open market even if we were interested. I doubt we would be that interested in him. __________________ Where have all the Running backs gone?

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TexanSam Hall of Fame Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston Age: 26 Posts: 16,665 Rep Power: 23578	Javon Walker? I think he wants his way out of Green Bay. He's coming off a serious injury last year, but if you were the Texans would you go after him? I don't know if Sherman has discussed it all, but the tie is there. I don't even know if the Texans are interested in him, but I'm sure they're exploring all options.

03-15-2006	#1
Sco-tai Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 213 Rep Power: 9	Interest in Javon Walker With Sherman on-board, would anything point to the Texans being interested in Javon Walker. Does anyone know if Sherman was a big supporter/reason why they drafted Javon? Personally, I like Javon's speed, hands and overall route-running and definitely like the idea of him opposite AJ. Between those 2 guys, DD (and perhaps Reggie in the slot)....David would have have spectacular options. Throw in a TE that can catch and you have yourself a fun offense to watch and a great chance to win. Any thoughts on if Javon is a good locker-room guy, too? I guess I could go to the Packer's board and ask them. GO TEXANS!

03-15-2006	#2
KSig44 Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 38 Posts: 133 Rep Power: 8	Javon is a me/money first guy and did not get along with Sherman. Case closed.

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TexanFan881 Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Age: 23 Posts: 2,794 Rep Power: 580	I wouldn't be suprised if we show some interest, we've been looking at practically all the WR free agents. __________________ Proud Adoptee Of Our Future Starting Running Back Chris Taylor

03-20-2006	#15
Grid Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 2271	I dont think we are interested. We recently canceled our visit with Burleson because we signed Walter. I think we are done with WRs this offseason.

03-20-2006	#17
kiwitexansfan Bring Him Back Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Age: 35 Posts: 7,904 Rep Power: 7242	This guy sounds like another me first WR trying to get out of a contract. Plus he was seriously injured. Plus he would want a big fat shiny contract. So that would be a no.

03-20-2006	#20
edo783 Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, again. Posts: 7,700 Rep Power: 4640	IKE isn't coming, staying at TB. If I remember correctly (highly subjective) Walker and Sherman where not all that thrilled with each other. Could be wrong about it, but that's how I remember it. __________________ De Oppresso Liber

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