Report: Raiders' Walker parties, then beaten and robbed
Most folks are familiar with those Disney commercials from the Super Bowls where the star of the game is asked, "Well, Trent Dilfer, you just won the Super Bowl, what's next?" And a grinning Dilfer, John Elway, whoever answers, "I'm going to Disney World!"
And that's all well and good.
But imagine if some players were asked that same "What's next" question after landing a big contract and they were really, really honest.
The answer might go something like, "I'm going to Vegas, go clubbing, buy some Dom. P, spray some and get rolled and left in an alley." And it wouldn't be funny at all.
Oakland Raider wide receiver, after carping his way our of Green Bay and crapping out in Denver, somehow managed to convince another NFL team, the Oakland Raiders, that he was worth a six-year, $55 million deal with $16 million guaranteed. He inked that in March. Now, he's recuperating from some serious injuries, including a reported orbital fracture, he apparently suffered on a Las Vegas street where he was found beaten and robbed after a couple of nights of partying at Vegas casino nightclubs -- Tryst at the Wynn Las Vegas and Body English at the Hard Rock Casino (photo). Body English appears to have been one of his last stops before he was discovered roughed up early Monday morning.
Comments
I think it's getting to a point where Vegas needs to bring back the Mob to restore law and order.
Posted by: BigBill | June 17, 2008 2:49 PM
Maybe I"m too cynical but my thought is that he got wasted, passed out, some people found him and robbed him. Wasn't he out with his posse? Doesn't he have someone watching out for him? Most people going out partying in Vegas usually have a group with them. This just seems a bit strange.
These NFL players are just complete jerks. Did you see the Santana Moss story a while ago?
"The Washington Post reports Redskins WR Santana Moss was candid about the "sickness" that forced him to miss Monday's practice, admitting that a weekend of charity events and parties to celebrate his 29th birthday certainly had something to do with how he was feeling Monday morning."
from
http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/235234
No professionalism at all. And owners and fans keep cheering on these guys.
Rich
Posted by: Rich | June 17, 2008 7:19 PM
Bill , I dont know what Mr. Walker's thinking when he goes in public , showing off that diamond jewelry , I am surprised he didnt put a sign ROB ME PLEASE around his neck .
Attention does has its price tag.
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Allan,
I just read today that his watch was one of the items taken. Did you see the watch he was wearing in the photo.
-- Bill O.
Posted by: Allan | June 18, 2008 9:23 AM
Bill , yes i saw the photo of Walker and his watch , that was my whole point . When i was in grade school , there was cartoon poster of a gentleman walking around in his loud suit , expensive jewelry , and a smirk on his face , the headline under it said NEVER WEAR FLASHY POSSESSIONS IN PUBLIC.
It stuck with me , you know ?
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Yep, I get your point.
-- Bill O.
Posted by: Allan | June 18, 2008 1:21 PM