ESPN says Tennessee Titans have six units that rank top-11 in the NFL
By Will Lomas
Tight ends: 7th
Unlike other positions, I think tight end is basically 90% on your starter and then if you have role players behind him.
Delanie Walker hasn’t had a full season in the last five years where he has had less than 800 receiving yards and if he can come back as that guy this year the sky is the limit for this offense.
As one of the few modern, receiving tight ends who is actually more than a competent blocker the Titans are getting back one of their most valuable pieces on the field in Walker. On top of that, you are bringing back a guy who Marcus Mariota can target under duress when he needs a big play.
All of that is crucial to the success of this team, and behind him you have several players with the chance to grow into something similar with some good luck.
Jonnu Smith is the guy they drafted to replace Walker, but if that doesn’t turn out the way they want it to then Anthony Firkser is a sleeper who could solidify this position further.