DeMarcus Walker set to make a larger impact in second season with Broncos

In the 2017 NFL Draft Emmanuel Sanders Jersey , the Denver Broncos selected ACC Defensive Player of the Year and prolific sack artist DeMarcus Walker out of Florida State in the second round. It was a pick many fans across Broncos Country were excited about — with many hoping he could make an impact and bolster the franchise’s pass rush in his rookie year.Name: DeMarcus WalkerPosition: Defensive EndHeight: 6’4”Weight: 285Age: 23Experience: 2nd seasonCollege: Florida StateUnfortunately, that never happened and his rookie season was essentially wasted when he was moved to outside linebacker in lieu of the handful of injuries and lack of depth the Broncos had at the position. In ten games, Walker played only ten percent of the team’s total defensive snaps. In that limited action, he registered just seven tackles and one sack. It was a big let down for the former Seminole, but he is excited to be back where he should have been all along and hopes to a make an impact in his second year.The GoodWalker is known for being a high effort player with tremendous production. He was one of collegiate football’s most productive pass rushers (26.5 sacks) in his final two years at Florida State, often racking up sacks when winning one-on-one battles when moving inside to rush. He was regarded as a team leader and someone who could be relied on — playing nearly 90 percent of the Seminoles’ defensive snaps as a senior. He has a great first step and a quality swim move that helps him get past offensive lineman en-route to the quarterback.The BadEven though he had impeccable production in college, Walker is only an average athlete for the position and have difficulty getting a consistent rush from the outside in the pros. He struggled on a handful of occasions in the team’s preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings in respect to taking on double teams and was pushed back at the point of attack in the run game. May not be ever be a full-time defensive end in the league, and will likely earn his keep by being able to win one-on-one battles when he kicks inside to rush the passer.QuotableStatusAfter having his rookie season essentially wasted with a questionable move to outside linebacker, Walker is now back to where he should have been all last season at defensive end. He has been rotating first-team reps at the starting end spot opposite of veteran Derek Wolfe. I believe he will see a good amount of snaps in his second season at the position, but expect him to make most of his presence known when slides inside and generate a pass rush on the interior DeMarcus Ware Jersey , just like he did while he was at Florida State. 1st and 10 on Orange and Blue 760 was answering some would you rather questions." Denver Broncos PodcastsCould Von Miller and Bradley Chubb set records in 2019New,19comments1st and 10 on Orange and Blue 760 was answering some would you rather questions.MDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Could Von Miller and Bradley Chubb set records in 2019TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailGames of “Would You Rather” are excellent offseason fodder. On 1st and 10 on Orange and Blue 760 Ryan Edwards and Andrew Mason tried to have a little fun. One of the questions led to an interesting discussion. Would you rather have Von Miller or Bradley Chubb lead the team in sacks?It’s a silly proposition to try and decide which player you would rather see lead the team. Ryan made an observation that made a lot of sense. If Chubb leads the team in sacks, that means Denver is set for the future. It may not be a passing of the torch, but it would be an indication that the defense will have an elite pass rush for years to come.The other aspect of the discussion leads to a fairly realistic possibility. Miller and Chubb are prime candidates to set the all-time record for combined sacks by teammates in a season. Chris Doleman and Kieth Miller of the 1989 Vikings hold the current record with 39. Should Miller and Chubb get into a groove in new head coach Vic Fangio’s defense, 40 sacks could be within reach. It’s too early to really make any predictions about team records, but this could be a fun season on defense for the two dynamic rushers.Bonus ListenHave a listen to MHR’s own Ian St. Clair discuss the Broncos Ring of Fame, retired numbers, and players to watch heading into training camp.