Walker

[GBRulz]

jennings is much further along than JW was his rookie year and 4 years younger if I'm not mistaken. I don't know how you can ever compare the two at this point.

Fergie is more physically gifted than Driver. I suppose you think Fergy is a more dominant receiver, too.

[FritzDontBlitz]

every time i see these walker threads spring up i'm reminded of the old adage "there's no use crying over spilled milk."

[Guiness]

If it was all about athleticism, it would be pretty easy to draft WR's, wouldn't it?

Keyshawn Johnson was a #1 pick, athletic as all get out. Marvin Harrison was #19, the fourth WR taken. Essentially, we have no friggen clue if Jennings will be as good as Walker, worse than Walker or a Hall of Famer. Anyone who knows differently should go play roulette in Vegas.

[RashanGary]

There were a couple guys named Marvin Harrison and Jerry Rice. 6'0" and 5'11". They might go down as the best 2 WR's to ever play the game and they'd argue with you that hight is the most important attribute.

Chad Johnson, Steve Smith are the best 2 in teh game right now and both are short in comparision to Walker.

I wouldn't put too much stock in height. I think Red said it pretty well above so I'll hold back on piling it on.

I think Jennings will have a much more productive career than Walker. He's kind of like Steve Smith. He'll make big plays.

[RashanGary]

If it was all about athleticism, it would be pretty easy to draft WR's, wouldn't it?

Keyshawn Johnson was a #1 pick, athletic as all get out. Marvin Harrison was #19, the fourth WR taken. Essentially, we have no friggen clue if Jennings will be as good as Walker, worse than Walker or a Hall of Famer. Anyone who knows differently should go play roulette in Vegas.

Great point.

[Bretsky]

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.

EXACTLY RIGHT

[Bretsky]

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!!

Walker to me looked very very gifted as a rookie; you could see the acceleration and the potential to go up and get the jump balls. He didn't develop and put things together til later, but you could see a huge huge upside.

[b bulldog]

Smith is a burner while Jennings isn't. keyshawn never had the speed just like Mike Williams doesn't. We'll see about this but Walker IF HEALTHY has it all. He is one of those rare guys who will catch the tuff balls across the middle and on the next play he will out maneuver 3 defenders on a jump ball and score a TD. You can compare jennings to Rice,Harrison ect if you'd like but in a weak WR class, he went in round 2. This doesn't mean he won 't be a superstar but his ceiling may not be near as high as some others. He does look very good as a rookie and I have read on numerous occassions that he was the best player in camp this preseason on either side of the ball. Hopefully he develops into a stud at WR so J Walk will be forgotten.

[prsnfoto]

Bulldog, I was waiting for you to fall into that trap you compared jennings to the two best WR's ever to touch a ball since Don Hutson Rice and Harrison which is exactly who many scouts and coaches are doing the same. If he is anywhere near that good he blows Walker away, JW career is half over and he has what 2000 yds he might hit 8000 if lucky. I'll take 12 years of 800-1200 yards a year which is where Jennings is heading barring a bad injury.

[b bulldog]

TRAP?I stated that above but comparisons are a bit premature, agree?

[MJZiggy]

When asked about the comments Javon Walker made to the Denver post, linebacker Nick Barnett responded,

"It's Javon Walker. What do you say? People say stuff like that, that's like saying TO said something. Who cares."

Cornerback Al Harris responded generously and cautiously when he said, "I wish Javon al the best of luck and I'm happy that he had confidence in his team."

He immediately thereafter accused the reporter of trying to trap him and fishing. The reporter's response? Hey, I have an hour-long show.

Reading between the lines, Harris' comments sounded slightly more like, "do we play them? because if we do I'm gonna kick the shit out of him in the game."

[mraynrand]

Re: Walker

"The big plays, going across the middle, catching the balls I used to catch in Green Bay, that's what I want," Walker said.

Yes Walker made big plays, but did I miss something? When did he go across the middle? Once? Twice? I remember him turning upfield against MN inthe 2004 wild card game when he was supposed to be running across the middle, contributing to an INT. One thing I won't miss about Walker is the sound the wind made whistling between his ears.

[MuttnJeff]

Walker came into the league very raw. He hadn't played that much football, had spent several years in the minors hoping to become a big league baseball player.

I don't have any idea if Jennings will have a better NFL career than Walker. It's possible. It's like asking whether Aaron Rodgers will be better than Kurt Warner.

[Terry]

Well, I don't much care for comparisons, but in general I have to agree with Bretsky and Bulldog - Walker is a top flight receiver. We did take a hit with his loss, no way around that.

The only question I'd have about Walker would be to wonder if he might be afraid now of being injured. That was such a bugbear for him and you know how self-fulfilling prophecies can be. His fear of injury, were he to have it, could be just as crippling to his career and actually having injuries. See Robert Ferguson.

[Favre4]

When a horse injures there leg they are sent out to pasture. Walker is talented, but his injury history along with his terrible attitude, will always make him more of a Keyshawn type. An overrated jerk.