Is Reggie Walker The Future At ILB?

stchamp98 · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 55014 Location: Havre, Montana

I was doing a little roster checking and when looking through things, I was reminded that Paris Lenon is an UFA this offseason. Now, I'm sure with how well he's played and how much Ray Horton loves him that he'll be back next season but at 35 years of age (He'll turn 35 next month), there's only so much time left on his football life clock. We're going to have to turn to someone else within the next 2 years MAXIMUM and it got me to wondering, could the person we turn to be Reggie Walker? He gets a good amount of defensive snaps right now and he's played pretty well in those snaps too. He's clearly trusted by Ray Horton, he's CLEARLY ahead of Stewart Bradley at this point so I ask, is Reggie Walker a future starting ILB for the Arizona Cardinals?

younggun1273 · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 7286 Location: Queen Creek, AZ

I think Walker certainly gets a shot if not completely replacing him. He is under contract, he has played well and like you said, the staff likes him. I would not be opposed to him getting more time to showcase what he can do.
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khodder · Joined: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 51810 Location: New New York

Biggest thing to then think about is who is going to call the defensive plays, a job currently done by Lenon and not taken over by Washingtin if Lenon leaves the field.
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Its either Reggie Walker or some draft pick. I would not mind either one. Reggie Walker has looked good to me. Got to think with Lenon at 35 soon they will be looking for another young guy any ways.

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#1CARDSFAN · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 23298

Honestly I think Reggie is a career backup. The Cardinals either draft lenons replacement or hit free agency. I would like to see Stewart Bradley get a chance but I guess that isn't going to happen.

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DJ_Fka · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 5:28 pm Post subject:

Reddick from NC or Jones from FSU, both should be there mid 2nd

Both have size, speed to play ILB in a 3-4.

I have slight man crush on anything FSU.

Teo would be good, dont want to waste a 1st on him though.

stchamp98 · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 55014 Location: Havre, Montana

DJ_Fka · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 5:40 pm Post subject:

havent seen many georgia games, only the one so far, and he didnt stand out to me.

would he be there in round 2?

stchamp98 · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 55014 Location: Havre, Montana

DJ_Fka · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 5:48 pm Post subject:

Hence why i didnt see him early in the year.

ok, i will watch more intently with him.