Don't know him...

[mini16]

But welcome anyways! The scouts know more than we do, so let's just embrace him!

[BuffSabres]

hmmm, a projected 7th round pick in the 4th. That has me scratching my head a bit.

[cherubiceric]

http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/rankings/te.html

According to the above link, we got the 19th best tight end with this pick. This guy probably would not have been drafted. This draft has turned into a D. Get real. Whoever is making these decsions should be fired, whether it's Jauron, Modrack, or Brandon. We've had a worse draft than Philidelphia. This is very troublesome.

[beeve17]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/derek-fine?id=1068

Positives: Expected size for "moving" tight end/fullback. ... Excellent effort and upper body flexibility to block defensive ends or linebackers on the run. ... Very good receiver who runs precise routes and does not drop many balls. ... Reliable, tough, hard-working character guy. ... Good effort and open-field tackling ability on special teams.

Negatives: Not a true in-line blocking tight end because of a lack of size and strength (upper and lower body). ... Tough time getting off the line when threatened by linebackers. ... Does not possess great speed to threaten the seam in the Cover-2. ... Needs to fit in a very specific type of offense.

Overview

Hybrid fullback/tight ends/H-backs are underappreciated players in today's NFL offenses. A guy who can pick up blitzes, chip on defensive ends, cancel linebackers at the second level and move the chains (46 receptions, 394 yards, four touchdowns in '07) in the passing game is very valuable. Fine has the ability to be just that type of player, and will likely be selected earlier than most expect. He should also be a contributor on special teams coverage units as he did at Kansas.

Apparently they like him better then kellen davis

[BadLandsMeanie]

we know he can catch, which isnt trivial if you think about what we have had

[mini16]

Maybe we're going to use him as a FB, they said he was more of a Hback than TE... It's a long shot but he's the right weight and height...

[swanson.155]

Waste of a fourth rounder. This pick is legitimately making me more and more confused on what direction we're trying to go. This draft went from being incredible to turning into a joke...

[Griff]

This kid caught more TDs than Peerless and Reed combined last year. Could be a really good FB, or run blocking TE

[koppy]

hey question guys....where was Jason Peters projected to be picked?

If you knew then what you know now....would you have let Tom Brady get past the Bills in the 5th round?

[swanson.155]

Someone just posted his stats and he had 700 yards and 8 touchdowns last year. That changes my mind! I'm going to give the kid a chance and I LOVE what koppy just posted. Let's stop being negative nancies and embrace this kid! Welcome to Buffalo!

[swanson.155]

The only problem I do have is why did we take these last two guys in the fourth round? Then again I say this every year when we reach and everyone has worked out minus Losman so I need to stop criticizing haha.

[tgarman24]

way to go koppy

[billsfanpozlynch]

Come on, hes a Bill now. Lets embrace him as one. Welcome to the Bills and good luck.

[FergsKU]

Rock Chalk Derek!

[wwtparp]

We shouls have drafted a tight end earlier in the 4th round. This pick will not help Trent Edwards.

[Whitner]

Waste of a fourth rounder. This pick is legitimately making me more and more confused on what direction we're trying to go. This draft went from being incredible to turning into a joke...



couldnt agree more, Wouldnt be surprised if in 2 years NONE of them are on the team.

[JayHawk]

We shouls have drafted a tight end earlier in the 4th round. This pick will not help Trent Edwards.


Really? His QB from college would beg to differ. BUt somehow, I didn't think you would know anything about that.

[psubills62]

I think he'll help Edwards out in the passing game quite a bit since he seems to thrive on short passes. Seriously, just because he doesn't run a 4.4 40 and isn't just a heavier WR means you guys don't like him?

[bunnerjk]

I think he'll help Edwards out in the passing game quite a bit since he seems to thrive on short passes. Seriously, just because he doesn't run a 4.4 40 and isn't just a heavier WR means you guys don't like him?
No, I like him. But he would have been an UDFA!!!!!

[JayHawk]

No, I like him. But he would have been an UDFA!!!!!


Obviously not.....

[bunnerjk]

Obviously not.....
If he scores 2 TD's this entire season, get back with me.

[JayHawk]

If he scores 2 TD's this entire season, get back with me.


Like I said before, I'm not the type to rub things in. Besides, I don't think he'll be used much in anything other than special teams this year. I think this is the year the Bills want to know once and for all what they've got with Royal. I hope i'm wrong, but who knows?

[bunnerjk]

Like I said before, I'm not the type to rub things in. Besides, I don't think he'll be used much in anything other than special teams this year. I think this is the year the Bills want to know once and for all what they've got with Royal. I hope i'm wrong, but who knows?
A TE in the 4th should be used for something.