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Denver Attempting To Trade Walker |
 Tampa Bay has expressed interest in trading for Denver wide receiver Javon Walker (Getty) |
The Denver Broncos have been shopping wide receiver Javon Walker around the NFL over the past few weeks, and the Bucs are one of the teams they contacted regarding a possible trade. However, Tampa Bay has not discussed a possible trade for Walker at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
But that doesn't mean the Buccaneers will actually pull the trigger on the trade for Walker.
In fact, Tampa Bay was originally contacted by Denver a few weeks ago and has not discussed a possible trade for Walker at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week. League sources have told Pewter Report that Denver has shopped Walker around to practically every team in the league, including the Buccaneers.
Walker, 29, originally entered the NFL in 2002 as a first-round draft pick out of Florida State. He spent the first four seasons of his career with Green Bay, producing a career-best, 89-catch and 12-touchdown season with the Packers in 2004.
The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Walker has spent the past two seasons with Denver, where the Broncos run a version of the West Coast offense that is similar to the one Tampa Bay operates under head coach Jon Gruden.
Walker caught 69 passes for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns in his first season with the Broncos in 2006. However, he played in just eight games last season due to a knee injury and caught 26 passes for 287 yards and no touchdowns.
The former Florida State standout has gone public with his desire to leave the Broncos for a better situation, and Tampa Bay would seem to be a realistic possibility since he played collegiately in the state of Florida and the Buccaneers are in the market for a wide receiver.
Walker has caught 252 career passes for 3,815 yards (15.1 avg.) and 30 touchdowns in six seasons in the NFL.
While a trade still could be a possibility, the Buccaneers may wait to see if Walker is released by the Broncos before showing serious interest in acquiring him this offseason.
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Comments
buckemup
He seems to be a "I want" type of player rather then a "I do" type. The guy has the skills to be a good WR but is the baggage to much? He seems to always think the grass is greener on another field.
12:33pm, February 22, 2008
bringbackbuccobruce
As much as I would like to see him play for the bucs, he is injury prone, not a team player, and doesn't have the speed we are looking for. Plus, it would probably take too much money and/or draft picks to aquire his services. The Bucs are in a good situation right now with salary cap and upcoming draft picks, no need to waste it on a player like this when there is someone like Donte Stallworth available for free agency who has the speed. I say pass.
1:32pm, February 22, 2008
stone1
sign stallworth for no compensation. he might be a little better than walker anyway
1:51pm, February 22, 2008
Corey7713
I don't know what you guys are talking about. Javon Walker is awesome. He can dominate when healthy, and he's still real young, got good speed AND hands. What baggage? I would absolutely love to see Javon Walker as a Buccaneers. He would be a huge difference maker.
5:04pm, February 22, 2008
buc4life76
players hav boost up there career in tampa but i still like stallworth
12:21am, February 23, 2008
HeHateMe
I agree with Corey. His 'extra baggage' is being blown way out of proportion. Yeah he's a whiner at times, but aren't all wide receivers?
11:33am, February 23, 2008
bucfan47
Yes. I couldn't disagree with half of you guys any more. Javon Walker is extremely talented and they should try to acquire him as long as it's a reasonable deal (meaning don't sell the farm).
I am shocked that some of you suggest Stallworth is better than this guy. Many WR's get injured throughout there career. Just b/c he did not play much last year and for the past couple seasons he's had Plummer and Cutler to throw him the both (Plummer = Inconsistent / Cutler = Inexperienced) doesn't mean he's not worth acquiring. Also don't mean he's injury prone.
The Bucs are in dire need of a WR, maybe 2 or 3 guys (although I love Paris Warren). They should def. look into this.
10:07pm, February 23, 2008
gonavy
If he can do for us what he did in 06,bring him on.
WR help needed ,one and done no more.
6:23pm, February 26, 2008
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