The Answer
06-11-2008, 11:56 AM
Interesting - he admits the Bills were the only team that interviewed him at the combine. He also didn't think he was going to be drafted so high...
http://www.profootballcentral.com/2008/06/10/pfc-exclusive-interview-with-rookie-bills-te-derek-fine/
PFC Exclusive Interview With Rookie Bills TE Derek Fine
June 10th, 2008
By PFC Bills Writer Jay Kommuru
Derek Fine, TE. Drafted 4th round in the 2008 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills.
Interview.
Jay Kommuru: Did you meet with the Bills during the combine or prior to the draft?
Derek Fine: The only time was Combine; they were the only team that interviewed me.
JK: What was your initial reaction when you found out that you got drafted in the 4th round by Buffalo?
DF: To be honest I was a little surprised that I was picked in the 4th round. I knew a lot of things had to work out to be picked that early, so I was happy that it worked out that way. I had a good idea that the Bills were interested since they were the only team who interviewed me at the combine. But after the combine they never contacted me at all.
JK: Why do you think the Bills took you a little earlier than you expected?
DF: I’m 24 so that helped out with my maturity level and that was pretty big with them. I can do a lot of different things – build a block on the move, catch balls, run routes, and play ST which is always a big deal in Buffalo. I fit the mold for the utility guy that they look for in Buffalo and combine that with my maturity level, I think they liked what they saw on tape and took a shot............................
~The Answer
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http://www.profootballcentral.com/2008/06/10/pfc-exclusive-interview-with-rookie-bills-te-derek-fine/
PFC Exclusive Interview With Rookie Bills TE Derek Fine
June 10th, 2008
By PFC Bills Writer Jay Kommuru
Derek Fine, TE. Drafted 4th round in the 2008 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills.
Interview.
Jay Kommuru: Did you meet with the Bills during the combine or prior to the draft?
Derek Fine: The only time was Combine; they were the only team that interviewed me.
JK: What was your initial reaction when you found out that you got drafted in the 4th round by Buffalo?
DF: To be honest I was a little surprised that I was picked in the 4th round. I knew a lot of things had to work out to be picked that early, so I was happy that it worked out that way. I had a good idea that the Bills were interested since they were the only team who interviewed me at the combine. But after the combine they never contacted me at all.
JK: Why do you think the Bills took you a little earlier than you expected?
DF: I’m 24 so that helped out with my maturity level and that was pretty big with them. I can do a lot of different things – build a block on the move, catch balls, run routes, and play ST which is always a big deal in Buffalo. I fit the mold for the utility guy that they look for in Buffalo and combine that with my maturity level, I think they liked what they saw on tape and took a shot............................
~The Answer
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