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4 key Titans players Tampa Bay Buccaneers must keep an eye on

By Cory Kinnan

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 21: Quarterbacks Marcus Mariota of Oregon and Jameis Winston of Florida State look on during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 21, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 21: Quarterbacks Marcus Mariota of Oregon and Jameis Winston of Florida State look on during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 21, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 8: Delanie Walker #82 of the Tennessee Titans runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Tennessee defeated Cleveland 43-13. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 8: Delanie Walker #82 of the Tennessee Titans runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Tennessee defeated Cleveland 43-13. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) /

TE Delanie Walker

While the Tennessee offense has been a disease of inconsistency over the past few seasons, partially because of the health and inconsistencies of Mariota, the one constant player to fall back onto has been veteran tight end Delanie Walker. With Tannehill in just his second start with the Titans, he will have his safety valve on speed dial, meaning Walker could be looking at a ton of targets.

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This season, the Bucs have been torn apart by tight ends, surrendering two 100 yard games to Greg Olsen and Evan Engram this season, while also giving up four touchdowns to tight ends this season as well. While Walker is not the best tight end the Bucs have faced this season, he may just be the most utilized one they have seen.

In his 14th season in the league, Walker is still a force to be reckoned with, as he has tallied 21 catches for 215 yards and two scores at the ripe old age of 35. Coming off of a season where Walker was placed on injured reserve after a nasty ankle injury, Walker shows age is nothing but a number as he has bounced back in 2019.

In Tannehill’s first start last week,Walker left with an injury early on and did not return; he is expected to be ready to play Sunday against the Bucs. Keep an eye on the savvy vet; if he is healthy, Tannehill will rely heavily upon Walker as the pewter and red are sure to bring a heavy dose of blitzes his way.

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