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Delanie Walker had a career year last year with 63 catches for 890 yards and 4 TD. But as the old saying goes what goes up must come down so don't expect Walker to match this number this year. His rating will probably be in the mid 80's maybe even the highest offense player on the team. Delaine is undersize at only 6 feet tall and is a very good run blocker.
He will be backed up by 3 veterans in Anthony Fasano, Craig Stevens and Chase Coffman none of which are anything to get excited about. Fasano should win the backup TE job after catching 25 balls for 4 TD's last year. He is also a traditonal TE that is know more for his blocking. Which the same can be said for Craig Stevens a former bust of a 3rd round pick. Last week the team signed Chase Coffman who is more of a receiver at a 6'6 250 pounds who is also a former 3rd round bust.
Future
This is the only position that we have did so far where there isn't any young players to get excited about so some young fresh legs will need to be brought in. Walker and Stevens are 30, Fasano is 31 and Coffman is 28. If the titans are picking in the top 15 like expected that might be a little to high to draft one in the first round. But anytime you have a young QB you want a good TE as a safety valve. The new owner believes in surrounding a young QB with as many playmakers as possible so expect one to come off the board but the TE will have to be able to block to. Walker should be able to be a quality starter for two more years so the plan is to draft one in rounds 2-4 who can learn for a year and take over in year 2 or 3.
The Star - Delanie Walker
The unknown - None
Start packing your bags - Chase Coffman
Offseason priority - High