The Facts:
Walker had a career-high 60 catches last season, playing well in his first year in Tennessee after spending the first seven years of his career in San Francisco. But Walker isn’t even close to satisfied. In fact, Walker says he expects to catch about 20 more passes this year than he did last year. “I’ve got to get better,” Walker told the team’s website. “I’m looking to catch 80 balls this year.”
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As PFT's Michael David Smith notes, the 80-catch mark was surpassed by only two tight ends last season, Jimmy Graham with 86 and Tony Gonzalez with 83. If Walker could get into the 80s, he’d be among the elite tight ends in the NFL. While we'll suggest that's a reach, it should be noted that Walker's current ADP (TE20 on MyFantasyLeague.com) makes him a solid fantasy football value with some upside.
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