Raiders WR Walker hospitalized Las Vegas, NV (Sports Network) - Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker
was found unconscious on a Las Vegas street after apparently being the victim
of a robbery, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Walker was transported to an area hospital with "significant injuries" after
being found early Monday morning. He remains hospitalized as the investigation
continues.
The 29-year-old signed a free-agent contract with Oakland in March.
Over six seasons in the NFL, Walker has appeared in 72 games and has 252
catches for 3,815 yards and 30 t... More...
Wide receiver Ronald Curry credits new strength and conditioning coach Brad Roll with improving his physique. "I never took the weight room too seriously. I would do just enough," Curry tells the Sacramento Bee. "Coach Roll was really a blessing for me. He got me on my own little plan as far as upper body, lower body, and it's really helped me out. I can feel the difference in my legs, and when I go to block somebody, just me grabbing somebody, I can feel how much stronger I got." Curry plans to play this season at around 200 pounds, which is 10 pounds below his listed weight.
Our View:This is good news for both the Raiders passing game and rushing attack. We don't expect Curry to expand his numbers beyond what we saw in 2006 or 2007, but he should be a nice piece in this growing offense.
LaMont Jordan has not been able to find a team willing to trade for him, according to Pro Football Weekly.
Our View:Jordan clearly won't be in Oakland next season, and his fantasy value remains minimal. He has been a disappointment since he signed with the Raiders after coming over from the Jets with so much promise.
Free agent linebacker Isaiah Kacyvenski wants another chance to play in the NFL, according to the Press & Sun-Bulletin. He said, "I'm always thinking about football, it's something I truly love without batting an eye. I'm learning the value of patience recovering from this injury, it's a challenge doing that, but I think it will make me stronger."
Our View:He once excelled on special teams with the Seahawks, but tore cartilage in his left knee during Raiders camp last season. He will consider retiring if he doesn't find work with another team by Week 4 of the upcoming season.
