ALAMEDA –- The Raiders have struggled covering tight ends the last few years, a storyline head coach Jack Del Rio doesn’t love that just won’t die.
The issue reared an ugly head in Sunday’s loss to Atlanta, when Falcons tight ends caught 10 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown.
That was Jacob Tamme, Austin Hooper and Levin Toilolo, not exactly an intimidating crew.
Tennesse’s Delanie Walker, by contrast, strikes fear. The 32-year old former 49er had a career year in 2015, with 94 catches for 1,088 yards and six touchdowns.
How the Raiders resolve issues covering tight ends could make him a major factor in Sunday’s game.