Nothing is ever simple with Javon Walker, especially since he’s joined the Raiders.
Despite being active on their roster, Walker hasn’t been listed of late on the team’s depth chart. And Oakland coach Tom Cable is sitting him in Week One, saying Walker is “not quite ready.”
Walker disagrees, believing he is 100%.
On most teams, this would be a big story considering the Raiders guaranteed Walker’s 2009 salary before the oft-injured receiver underwent a “secret” surgery.
In Oakland, it’s just another surprising story. It looked like Walker was the team’s third receiver to open September, but something has apparently changed in the meantime.
With Chaz Schillens out, the Raiders are expected to start two rookie wide receivers: Darrius Heyward-Bey and Louis Murphy.
Meanwhile, the man who signed a "$55 million” contract just a year ago will be watching from the sidelines.