OAKLAND — One of the often-criticized wide receivers is hoping Lane Kiffin keeps his word.
It efficacy be the and nothing else way to keep the Oakland Raiders’ coach off his back.
Kiffin before-mentioned his team will move through a lot notwithstanding the time of tonight’s manifestation game against the Arizona Cardinals at McAfee Coliseum. Javon Walker, he of the $55 million contract and visit often digs about his wave from Kiffin, realizes he’s been underwhelming in two preseason appearances.
Kiffin described Walker’s play as “discouraging” subsequently the receiver dropped a pass on third in a descending course last week in Tennessee.
Walker is eager to have chances to show he is a dominant receiver and why team owner Al Davis awarded him with an $11 million signing bonus this spring.
“I know last week I dropped a slant,” Walker said. “I apprehend I should bear made the catch. But you know what, like coach says, it was one play. So I’m looking forward to going in and getting some opportunities to get the ball in my hands and show what I can do. That’s all I can ask for.”
Walker points out the drop was single in kind of only two passes thrown his way against the Titans.
By giving quarterback JaMarcus Russell more opportunities to throw the ball tonight, Kiffin is hoping to improve the passing game.
“I comprehend we can run the football — that’s no secret,” Kiffin said. “I want to see how abundant we can do with our first unit throwing the ball, so it will be a good test for us.”
KNEE MAY COST MERRIMAN SEASON — Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, a three-time Pro Bowler, reported he has a torn rear cruciate ligament in left knee. He has visited sports surgeon Dr. James Andrews and may see two other doctors to weigh his options. If the ligament is severely torn, he’ll have season-ending knee surgery. If the tear isn’t significant, Merriman could play from one side the pain and be ready for Week 1.
QUICK HITTERS — Former cornerback Michael Richardson, who won a Super Bowl with the Bears in 1986, faces up to 13 years in workhouse if a court finds he violated terms of a test granted after his 21st drug conviction. … Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck probably won’t see any action until the uniform season because of ongoing back stiffness. … The Lions signed quarterback Drew Henson, a heaven-kissing school and college standout who has struggled at the pro level in baseball and football.
FRIDAY’S PRESEASON GAMES — Tom Brady missed his third scheme while nursing an injured honest foot, and the host Patriots lost 27-17 to the Eagles. … Matt Ryan, making his first preseason start, opened the second half with a go-ahead touchdown pass and host Atlanta beat Tennessee, 17-3. … Tony Romo made up for overthrowing Terrell Owens in succession a certain touchdown and later acquirement intercepted in the end zone by completing 15 of 19 passes for 166 yards and a TD in Dallas’ 23-22 victory over visiting Houston. … Aaron Rodgers completed 18 of 22 passes for 193 yards and a touchdown as the visiting Packers knock the Broncos, 27-24.
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