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Most running backs get the majority of their receptions off of dump offs and short throws. Walker did receive his share of those types of throws(Elliott is, too), but he also went down field as well. Take away Walker's long of 84 yards that 1986 season and he still averaged over 10 yards per reception. That isn't a fluke. Dallas finished 12th in the league in passing yards per game. One spot ahead of the run-and-shoot Oilers. Prior to Danny White getting injured they were near the top in passing yards per game. He broke his wrist in the 9th game of the season and then the Peuller suckdom commenced. Walker was a force in the receiving game that year. Elliott is one this season and he will become the franchise leader for most receptions by a running back for a single-season.
Here’s Walker’s 84 yard catch and run versus Philadelphia in 86. It was a 10 yard slant that he turned into an 84 yard touchdown. He lined up wide a number of times that season but it wasn’t like he was running 20 yards down field. He turned a number of short throws into big gains. Steve Pulluer was the QB on that play.