A week after Javon Walker’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus stated his client was not happy with the current contract and would not report to training camp, Walker showed up quietly in Green Bay telling the media that he is reporting to the veterans mandatory training camp last night. He would not comment on the reasons for his change in heart.

     Just as money was the motivation for the potential holdout, it very well could be that it is the reason for his reporting to training camp. Walker is scheduled to be make is base salary of 515, 000 this year and would face a $6000 per day fine for everyday he held out of camp. This could have totaled almost $200,000 at the end of training camp.

     It is also coincidental that he reported just after the Packer’s shareholder meeting where the shareholder stronger encouraged the Packer organization to stick to their guns by not negotiating a new contract with Walker at this time. Both Bob Harlan and Ted Thompson reiterated that there are no plans to give into Walker’s and Rosenhaus’s demand for a increase in the salary or freedom to shop for a trade. At the meeting Thompson defended Walker calling him a “good football player “ that the Packers want to have around for a long time. He also defended Walker’s character stating that Javon is a “good kid” and these types of situations are part of professional sports.

     Though it is yet to be confirmed by the Packers organization, it is thought that Grady Jackson also reported to the meeting last night. I find it interesting the change in heart for Terrell Owens, Javon Walker, and possibly now Grady Jackson. Maybe they realized that the hard ball approach by Drew Rosenhaus is not only not well received but also not very effective. This is still unknown at this stage. It could also be the recent conversations between Rosenhaus and Packer negotiator vice president Andrew Brandt in the past few days regarding Walker’s contract. As it stands today, Walker’s contract remains unchanged.

     The next hurdle that needs to be dealt with is the relationship between Brett Favre and his go-to receiver last year. Favre stood with the Packer organization, shareholders and fans against Walker and Rosenhaus in the last few months. He was vocal in the media that Walker needs to honor his contract. Hopefully, Walker will understand that having a future hall of fame quarterback throwing the ball probably impacts his success on the field which in the long run to lead to dollars at the negotiation tables. Though as a Packer fan I hate to admit it , business is business is the world of professional football. Hopefully, Favre and Walker can separate the business from their relationship and performance on the field.