I know. But Jeaux has been stroking this guy off for months now. I want to hear how they really didn't need him and he was just a fill in till DHB was ready or what ever nonsense he decides to spew.
Raiders thin at receiver after Schilens suffers broken foot Associated Press NAPA, Calif. -- Chaz Schilens, projected to be one of the Oakland Raiders' top two receivers this season, broke a bone in his left foot while running a route during Tuesday's joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers. Raiders coach Tom Cable didn't provide a timeline for when Schilens might return, but such an injury would likely sideline Schilens at least a month. He has been a major bright spot in the receiving corps this training camp. Chaz Schilens, WR Oakland Raiders 2008 Statistics Receptions: 15 Yards: 226 Touchdowns: 2 Schilens said he didn't know whether he would need a cast or walking boot. He also didn't rule out playing in the team's season opener Sept. 14 against San Diego. "If God works a miracle, we'll see," he said. Schilens said he was uncovered when he made a cut and felt a sharp pain. X-rays revealed he'd broke the fifth metatarsal in his foot. He left after practice on crutches. "I couldn't run anymore so I knew something was wrong," Schilens said. The 23-year-old Schilens made six starts for the Raiders during his rookie season in 2008, making 15 catches for 226 yards and two touchdowns. He was a seventh-round draft pick last year out of San Diego State. "It's pretty frustrating, but you know we have good receivers, good young receivers," Schilens said. "I'll support those guys and help them any way I can and try to hurry up and get back out here as fast as I can. I can't focus on the negative. I've got to just look for the healing process right now and move forward." Oakland Raiders ? Video | Schedule | Stats ? Roster | Depth chart | Transactions ? Official team site: Raiders.com With Schilens out, the Raiders' receiving corps is in limbo and the depth gone. Javon Walker hasn't practiced at all this camp while recovering from offseason knee surgery. Cable said he expects Walker to join Oakland's workouts Monday but declined to say when or if Walker would be able to play this preseason. Fourth-round draft pick Louis Murphy has been sidelined in recent days with a hip injury, putting his status for Saturday night's game with the 49ers in doubt. In addition, first-round pick Darrius Heyward-Bey continues to have problems catching the ball. He had three drops during the joint workout Tuesday.
This is a big blow to the Raiders. He clearly was there number 1 Wr and had that same rapport with Russell, that Zach Miller has.. Lets see how long hes out. Could be anywhere from 4- 8 weeks injury. This hurts since with Chaz schilens clearly the number 1 Wr, Javon walker coming back and supposedly looking great. There was no pressure on javon Walker, he could slide into number 2 Wr position. Now with Schilens out, the pressure on Javon Walker to produce.
Dhb listed as a starter. Hes going to start, hes the deep threat to stretch the field. His speed going to open up the running game and other area Raiders want to exploit. He is a pretty big part of the offense, even though he will be a decoy for most of the game. DHB will probably start with javon walker. With Louis Murphy(will catch more balls than DHB) / Johnnie Lee Higgins/ Nick Miller will probably rotate in the slot.
Pretty much his first year. Again if you saw where the cowboys safeties were playing DHB. It was money well spent. You play your safeties that far back with Raiders running game, and your going to be in trouble. Not to mention it open alot of areas for raiders other Wr's to exploit. What you get is pretty explosive offense.,
Doing some research on this injury broken Fifth metatarsal . I thinjk there is no way Schilens is back after 8 weeks. Thats wishful thinking. Its probably better to IR him and make sure that injury heals correctly. Don't want to play around with a very promising career.
Lets see Schilens had the surgery already, they say he will be out 4-6 weeks. If he only misses the first couple games, than its better that the injury happened in the preseason, and not in the regular season. Less time you have to count on Javon Walker as your number 1. Who looking great ,but the question is durability. (can he hold up for the season)
