“He Destroys Linebackers”: Anthony Firkser Backed by Walker
It’s going to be a breakthrough 2021 NFL season for fourth year Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser. That’s according to his former teammate and mentor, three-time Pro Bowler Delanie Walker.
With the likes of Delanie Walker and Jonnu Smith out of the picture, Anthony Firkser has the chance to graduate.Â
Alongside Derrick Henry, Julio Jones and A.J Brown, Anthony Firkser could do some damage for the Titans. Delanie Walker hopes his former pupil can seize the opportunity.
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“He sat under me for years and I tried to teach him everything I know, but the dude got wiggles. He can get open, he can catch the ball. I think he going to be elite,” said Walker.
“Just adding Julio [Jones], it’s gonna open, have more opportunities for him. Over the middle. With matchups against linebackers. And that’s gonna be hard for them to cover him, cause he destroys linebackers within seconds. It’s gonna be good.”
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Firkser has some big shoes to fill at the tight end position in Tennessee. According to Walker, he can shine with the teammates he has at his disposal.
“I feel like it’s going to be a good year for him,” Walker said. “I’m excited. I hope he does well, cause I want him to get paid. That’s what it comes down to. Just hope he does well. I know he built his confidence over the years. Now he has that opportunity to be the starter. I told him the last time I saw him, I said it’s your opportunity, don’t lose it. Cause they don’t give it to many people often. He has the opportunity to be great. And I think with Julio and A.J. [Brown] and Derrick Henry, that opportunity is high.”
