NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- There's a saying in the NFL that a reliable tight end is a quarterback's best friend. Given how Titans TE Delanie Walker has been targeted over 100 times in each of his three full seasons paired with QB Marcus Mariota, that rings true in Tennessee.
The 13-year veteran has been the focal point of the passing game since arriving as a free agent in 2013. Mariota appreciates the impact Walker has on opposing defenses.
"Delanie was such a vital part of the offense, and he caused matchup problems.