Derek Fine

[Bert102176]

a TE

[coastal]

Re: Derek Fine

[Bert102176]

Re: Derek Fine

now who the hell is he

[Bert102176]

Re: Derek Fine

espn doesnt even have him under the 41 TE's they have listed

[patmoran2006]

Re: Derek Fine

He's slow and not very athletic.

Supposedly a "high character guy", a leader and has good hands.

[Illmatic15]

Re: Derek Fine

OMG Kellen Davis was there for us...

[Don't Panic]

Re: Derek Fine

Strengths: Hybrid capable of lining up at both the tight end and fullback position. Quick off the ball and able to avoid contact working against press coverage. Does a good job of selling the run and gets into the flats quickly off play action. Smooth, runs clean routes and is at best getting open underneath. Has a wide frame and does a nice job of using his body to shield defenders from the ball. Possesses an understanding of how to attack defenders and set up breaks. Appears to read defenses well and does a nice job of finding open areas working against zone coverage. Gives great effort as an in-line blocker and is relentless once in position. Takes sound angles to blocks, flashes the ability to adjust to the moving target in space and can get into position at the second level. Is as effective lead blocking from the backfield as he is lined up at tight end and is somewhat versatile.

Weaknesses: Lacks top-end speed and isn't going to stretch the middle of the field. Lacks the overall strength to consistently sustain blocks, loses balance at times and is seen on the ground a lot. Does not have great body control and struggles to adjust to passes thrown outside frame.

Overall: Fine signed with Kansas in 2002 but didn't enroll because of an injury. After redshirting the 2003 season, he played in all 35 of the Jayhawks' games (19 starts) over the next three years (2004-06'), collecting 52 receptions for 615 yards (11.8 average) and six touchdowns. Fine played in all 13 games (10 starts) as a senior, hauling in 46 catches for 394 yards (8.6 average) and four touchdowns. He also was a productive contributor on special teams coverage units during his career (11 tackles, 10 assists). Bottom line: Fine is versatile enough to provide depth for a team that likes to use H-Backs but he doesn't have prototypical speed or power so he projects as a seventh round pick.

[patmoran2006]

Re: Derek Fine

http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/te/derekfine.html

[Dantheman1280]

Re: Derek Fine

SLOW!!!!

[Dantheman1280]

Re: Derek Fine

its like another Schouman

[TacklingDummy]

Re: Derek Fine

[Scumbag College]

Re: Derek Fine

There's the Bills' FB.

[patmoran2006]

Re: Derek Fine

Is it me or did we really seem to "reach" big time with these two fourth rounders?

YOu can never tell about a draft for a few years, but I think we hit a HR and a Triple on Day one; and we've struck out twice so far on day two.

[Illmatic15]

Re: Derek Fine

Sometimes I think I can be a great GM(only at drafting though)...a 2nd round talen we had in Davis..

[Bert102176]

Re: Derek Fine

this team is so F'd up