Schouman the starting TE?

I just got around to reading Chris Brown's Fan Friday and when a fan asks if Shawn Nelson will be starting week one he would "plug in Derek Schouman". I would personally be shocked to see anyone other than Derek Fine at the position opening day.

4 months ago MattRichWarren 9 comments 0 recs |

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when you don’t have a set OL and a marginal (or am i wrong?) FB, I can see why Schouman might be their guy on opening day. I don’t like the thought, but tons can happen between now and opening day.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Jun 30, 2009 10:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I believe

Trent Edwards said he is the most comfortable with Schouman at this point. I suppose that could change as training camp progresses. I always thought Schouman was too small to be an effective blocker but I have only heard positive things about his blocking.

by gatornation on Jun 30, 2009 10:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Most comfortable as in a guy who doesn’t get involved too much, thus allowing me one less guy to have to worry about on the field?

"It's not delivery, it's DiGiorgio!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Jun 30, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

to me that would mean one less target for trent to throw too so that wouldn’t make sense for trent to think that.

by gatornation on Jun 30, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m being pessimistic. The need for a killer player at TE is long overdue.

"It's not delivery, it's DiGiorgio!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Jun 30, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

with 2 good wr’s and a good slot receiver i think TE isn’t as important in the passing game this year. if nelson comes around quickly this could be a very dangerous offense though.

by gatornation on Jun 30, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Trent is more comfortable with him

because he has been there the longest, fine missed half of last year

He may not be the starter week 1 but he will as the season progresses

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by billsoferie on Jun 30, 2009 10:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fine has waaay more upside than Schouman. If Schouman is starting, I expect Fine to take over by Game 3. He’s a more vicious blocker and more “complete” TE in my eyes. He just needs a full season experience, but I expect him to start over Schouman for the majority of the season.

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by NeverendingOptimism on Jun 30, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs