kpholmes Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) Oakland loses top receiver to broken footPosted by Gregg Rosenthal on August 18, 2009 4:28 PM ET Oakland's low-key, feel good training camp isn't feeling so good after the last few days. Just one day after Raiders players were chanting in support of their fighting coach, we learned that a more important member of the organization than defensive assistant Randy Hanson has a broken bone to worry about. Chaz Schilens, the team's best receiver, broke the fifth metatarsal in his left foot early Tuesday. The timeframe of his return is unclear, although Schilens admitted that it would take a "miracle" for him to be ready for Week One. Schilens' injury is similar on the surface to the one suffered by Rams receiver Donnie Avery, who was expected to miss 4-6 weeks. A seventh-round pick in 2008, Schilens arguably was enjoying the best training camp of any Raider. His performance in the team's preseason game was eye-opening, showing a great mix of toughness, speed, and terrific hands. With Schilens out, Darrius Heyward-Bey and Johnnie Lee Higgins look like the team's starters. Javon Walker is expected to come off the active/PUP list Monday after missing the entire offseason following knee surgery. Very, very bummed about this. He easily emerged as Oakland's #1 WR and had great chemistry with JR. Big step back for Oakland offense. Edited August 18, 2009 by kpholmes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Oh wow. He has been the hot WR pickup lately. Hate to hear this as I was liking this kid, even though he's a Raider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Nice sleeper down the crapper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Well, how long is he out? Depending on the timetable for return you can get him even later now (maybe last?) and stash him on the bench. I don't think Walker is going to even make the team honestly. It just seems like he's in the proverbial fantasy graveyard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I don't think Walker is going to even make the team honestly. It just seems like he's in the proverbial fantasy graveyard... Leave the logic at the door when talking Raida football. Sorry KP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaiderSteve Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 We are cursed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Well, how long is he out? Depending on the timetable for return you can get him even later now (maybe last?) and stash him on the bench. I don't think Walker is going to even make the team honestly. It just seems like he's in the proverbial fantasy graveyard... Ive heard 6-8 weeks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Leave the logic at the door when talking Raida football.Sorry KP. No offense taken. I leave my spirits and expectations at the door when talking Raida football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Ive heard 6-8 weeks... This is exactly what I've read. So he may miss 3-4 weeks of the regular season. He'll basically go undrafted in 10-12 teamers now and will more than likely be a WW pickup during the year but he still will be a late rounder in 14+ teamers. Sucks, as like some of you, I really liked what I saw and was hoping to scap him up in some leagues late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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