oldrover

From Dan Pompei's column:

"WR Javon Walker wasn't a free agent, but he had a lot of influence in dictating what team he would play for in 2006. He told the Packers he wanted to be traded, and the team initially was hesitant to set an example by giving in to his demands. Green Bay finally agreed to explore the possibility when it found out it could get decent compensation for Walker. The Broncos, Eagles and Patriots were interested, and Walker was scheduled to visit all three teams. But he didn't want to play for the Patriots, so he "missed" four flights to New England, including two he had checked in for. Broncos coach Mike Shanahan got an assist for one of the missed flights. During Walker's visit to Denver, Shanahan took Walker to his home. Not coincidentally, Walker ended up being traded to the Broncos for a second-round pick. . . ."

Why would you NOT want to play for the Pats?

mavfan2390

His loss. Maybe he thinks Brady shares the ball too much. It's cool, we found someone better. (I hope).

dryheat44

Because you're not going to put up monster numbers that will give you an enormous contract. If this story is true, then Walker has outed himself as a man who cares first and last about his bank account.

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mgcolby

Does this in some way redeem Farve?

I think it does a.....little.

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italian pat patriot

Javon Walker did not want to play for the Pats ?

but...where the Pats interested on him ?
did they show big interest ?

it does not seems so...

wellcome Chad Jackson !

Haterproof

Who cares?I didn't want him here in the 1st place.Now he's talking about Brett Farve.I hope he has a bad year next year[damaged goods].

JoeSixPat

Doesn't seem like Walker had the right attitude to play here

I think Farve could have been more diplomatic - and not called Walker out in public - but I think Walker also knew that between Brady, Harrison, Bruschi, Vrabel and others (not to mention BB) - any of his shenanigans were going to be nipped in the bud early on

and when a guy like Harrison decides to send a message in a scrimage, it can be very painful

Best not come to a team filled with such goody two-shoer "team first" kindof guys if you're Walker

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Franchise12

It's not because he didnt want to play for the patriots because of who they are. He has a better oppurtunity to be a starter with rod smith being 36 and ashley lelie wanting out.its pretty simple. if he came here he would have been a #2. why not go to the team that will make you a virtual lock to be a starter in a year or so.

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BelichickFan

Given the way he was acting in GB, it shouldn't be a surprise that he doesn't fit into the Patriots' team concept very well.

Remix 6

Screw him. He wants the money..wont get it here. He wants the amazing stats..wont get it here. We dont offer as much as others to trade and to raise his salary aswell as him getting stats..wont happen in NE because we spread ball around.