 In 1979, Walters blocked for running back Wilbert Montgomery, who rushed for a team-record 1,512 yards.In 1980 he did not allow any sacks as the team's largest player at .He injured his back in the first half of the 1981 NFC Championship Game against the Dallas Cowboys, but took a painkiller shot to go back into the game to help the team rush for 263 yards and advance to the Super Bowl.