Regardless of whether Walker falters as a starter on Buffalo's seemingly improved O-line, he could make an impact on special teams, which has been the Bills' strongest of the game's three phases during recent years. At this point, expecting the Bills' special teams to get the job done is like expecting a victory from the surging New York Yankees lately. In other words, it may as well be automatic. How will Walker help that area, you ask? Well, he has blocked an eye-opening five kicks over the last two seasons, which is a far-from-commonplace skill that would certainly be welcomed by every team in the NFL. And Bills special teams coordinator Bobby April knows how to utilize his players to their strengths, which means Walker could add the kick-blocking element to Buffalo.
In that sense, then, if Walker plays well on the O-line -- meaning allows far fewer than 10.75 sacks and opens running lanes for backs Marshawn Lynch, Anthony Thomas and Dwayne Wright -- and makes his presence known on special teams, it means the Bills will have upgraded two phases of their game for $25 million ($12.5 million each). That's normally considered a bargain in today's NFL; however, it will only be one if Walker lives up to his big-money hype.
In that sense, then, if Walker plays well on the O-line -- meaning allows far fewer than 10.75 sacks and opens running lanes for backs Marshawn Lynch, Anthony Thomas and Dwayne Wright -- and makes his presence known on special teams, it means the Bills will have upgraded two phases of their game for $25 million ($12.5 million each). That's normally considered a bargain in today's NFL; however, it will only be one if Walker lives up to his big-money hype.
Five kicks in two seasons? I did not know that... Marv you sneaky bastard. Since we seem to have ditched the fullback for the H back, I think you can expect to see a lot of pro set when Losman is under center, with Lynch (or another) lined up on the left and a "safe" blocker lined up on the right. That way, if Walker (or the RG) falters, someone will be there to put out the fire.
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