Walker

[Brando19]

"Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos WR Javon Walker is hoping to be a big-play threat by working the middle of the field and coming up with the tough catches – a team weakness last season. "The big plays, going across the middle, catching the balls I used to catch in Green Bay, that's what I want," Walker said. "Just give Jake (Plummer) the confidence of throwing the ball up and that if I don't come down with it, no one else will. Just take my game to another level. Because in this offense, that's where the big plays are going to be."

I hope Javon Walker drops as many catches as Corey Rogers in training camp.

[b bulldog]

Sadly for us in GB, he will probably cement himself as a top 10 WR this season if he stays healthy.

[CaliforniaCheez]

Well, Walker went to a team desperate for receivers.

They spent a second round pick on a guy who only started 18 games in the previous 4 years and only 157 catches.

Jennings seems to be much smarter, better gifted, and 6 years younger.

The Broncos will be lucky to get 3 years of dismal production from him.

[b bulldog]

jennings is a real find but he is no where near as gifted as Walker. Walker is an elite player IF he can get back to his past form.

[GrnBay007]

jennings is a real find but he is no where near as gifted as Walker. Walker is an elite player IF he can get back to his past form.

But did Walker look as gifted his rookie year? No sir!!

[Brando19]

I have to agree that Jennings will be a better receiver than Walker if he stays on the track he's on now. He's got a good head on his shoulders and is on his way to a possible offensive Rookie of the Year award.

[digitaldean]

I think Walker will do well in Denver.

If Plummer struggles or doesn't get him the ball "enough" - then we'll see how much loyalty he really has in Denver.

Though I wish no ill will on him, I wouldn't object a few LBs giving him a little "reminder" about going across the middle.

What galls me about this jerk is that he stunk his first 2 yrs. here. Boy, he sure wasn't clamoring to pay back the wasted part of his salary then. But, man, if he outplays his contract he whines, cries and throws a hissy fit like a stinkin' baby.

I understand since there are no "guaranteed" NFL contracts, this is the leverage players use toward management.

I put Deion Branch in the same category as Walker. Play the contract out and let your performance do the talking.

[b bulldog]

Jennings has no way near the athletic ability as Walker and to think otherwise is foolish. Jennings is a polished rookie who looks like a real find. He doesn't have the tools that 84 has but not many do. All rookies usually have their heads on straight but once they get into position to get the big bucks?????

[vince]

Bulldog said:

Jennings has no way near the athletic ability as Walker and to think otherwise is foolish.

Bulldog, you are the one that is foolish and you've proven it time and again here.

The only thing Walker has on Jennings is a few inches and a couple tenths on his straight-away sprint time. There's much more to athletic ability than a 40 time.

Here are excerpts from each of their NFL scouting reports...

Javon Walker

Fast, but lacks that second gear to consistently escape on deep routes … Not that aggressive as a blocker, making passive attempts to seal off … Needs to develop a nastier nature, as he tends to back down from the physical battles … Seems to hesitate, taking time to regain his speed after making the catch … More effective in deep routes as he is not as quick to get into his short routes like the little receivers do … Bit of a long strider who lacks nifty moves, but has the speed to make defenders miss … Has had concentration problems, resulting in drops of easy passes.

Greg Jennings

Jennings is a very good athlete with the foot quickness, agility and explosiveness to make big plays in the open field. He makes his biggest impact by making things happen after the catch. He is a very smart receiver that runs very sharp routes -- sells fakes very well and can get the cornerback to bite and turn the wrong way. When he can get the cornerback turned, Jennings has the burst to get separation deep down the field. He has very good hands and has shown the ability to pluck the ball away from defenders' hands at nearly full speed.

In terms of ATHLETIC ABILITY, Greg Jennings has more of it. SIZE and 40 SPEED - Walker

Who will be a better receiver? Time will tell, but my money's on Jennings.

[GrnBay007]

Who will be a better receiver? Time will tell, but my money's on Jennings.

Amen Brotha Vince!!!

[b bulldog]

I can't believe this, I guess this shows my thinking to be way off the mark on the Favre issue because this shows that it's just the players who wear the green and gold and not nescessarily a single player that makes the glasses go to a shade of green and gold. Watch the 2003?? season and tell me how many WR's make those catches. W3alker is a game changer who oozes talent and Jennings is a very good WR but lacks the elite skills that Walker posseses.

[vince]

W3alker is a game changer who oozes talent and Jennings is a very good WR but lacks the elite skills that Walker posseses.

Bulldog, you are just plain wrong. It's really as simple as that. Jennings is quicker, more agile, and more ATHLETIC than Walker.

Walker - again - is taller and straight away faster... two qualities that serve him well, but don't confuse height with skills and athleticism.

Walker has some athleticism, just not to the same level as Jennings.

...and it's offensive for you to state directly that anyone who disagrees with you is foolish. Keep the debate to the issues and you won't get attacked.

[Brando19]

Vince, thanks for your input. Your exactly right. Bulldog, you're the friggin fool and I'd appreciate you not saying I'm foolish for having an opinion.

[Willard]

While I have been very happy with Jennings so far he hasn't played an NFL game yet. Walker was a legitimate gamechanger in 2004 (Bulldog, I think '04 was the year). I will be very happy if Jennings develops into the kind of threat we had with Walker 2 years ago. As far as who is more athletic? I would have to see them compete on one of those "NFL Superstars" TV specials to answer that one. I think as a rookie Jennings is much more likely to have an immediate impact than was Walker. I could not be happier with Jennings to this point. If he approaches Walker's numbers from 2004 this year I will be ecstatic! Maybe we should give him a little more time though.

[Joemailman]

I can't believe this, I guess this shows my thinking to be way off the mark on the Favre issue because this shows that it's just the players who wear the green and gold and not nescessarily a single player that makes the glasses go to a shade of green and gold. Watch the 2003?? season and tell me how many WR's make those catches. W3alker is a game changer who oozes talent and Jennings is a very good WR but lacks the elite skills that Walker posseses.

Time will tell who the better receiver will be, but if physical ability were the only thing that mattered, then Randy Moss would be clearly better than Marvin Harrison and Torry Holt. It just ain't so. We'll have to wait a couple of years to really judge how great Jennings is. But one thing is for sure. Jennings is better as a rookie than Walker was, and it's not even close.