The Facts: In his three seasons in Tennessee, Firkser has been the understudy of some talented tight ends. Now the starting spot is his for the taking and the opening is present for Firkser to be the latest Titans tight end to shine. One of his former fellow tight ends believes Firkser has what it takes to be one of the best and the talent around him to be sensational in 2021. "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," former Titans tight end Delanie Walker said recently.
Diehards Line:Walker continued: "Just adding Julio [Jones], it's gonna open, have more opportunities for him. ... 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." Henry has arisen as the NFL's most prolific running back. Brown is an emerging star and Jones is a Hall of Fame receiver who's renewed optimism in the Ryan Tannehill-quarterbacked offense. It's been the tight end position that has been a consistent high point for the Titans offense for the longest, though, dating back to Walker's finest days. It continued with Smith. Now one of the prevailing questions for the Titans is if Firkser can flourish in the starting role.