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Is Fidone going pro?

I actually liked Fidone. Sucks that the knee injuries happened and I wish him the best. That said, I want a tight end like Penn state has!
 


I was watching the tail end of the Senior Bowl practice today on ESPN2. They were running plays from inside the 20 yard line and Fidone was doing a really good job at blocking and route running. I only caught the last 5-6 plays so I don't know if he was targeted with a pass.

At the end of the practice they went into what the coach said was "best on best team compete." There were five, one on one plays. Fidone was in the second series and I don't recall who he was up against. He ran a superb route easily getting open and caught a TD pass. The coach was obviously stoked.
 
All these analysts are falling in love with his physical measurables. Great size. Biggest hands of the TE class, etc. Not many watched Fidone play game to game. I'm having a hard time believing he is tearing it up when he struggled against lesser opponents throughout the year. It's also not a game. Lets see how he does when the lights are on.

Trust me, I'm rooting for him. But some of the comments I've read actually made me chuckle.
 
All these analysts are falling in love with his physical measurables. Great size. Biggest hands of the TE class, etc. Not many watched Fidone play game to game. I'm having a hard time believing he is tearing it up when he struggled against lesser opponents throughout the year. It's also not a game. Lets see how he does when the lights are on.

Trust me, I'm rooting for him. But some of the comments I've read actually made me chuckle.
The NFL has a bias towards measurables - see Fabian Washington - Fidone certainly has those.

I also believe the NFL believes they can "coach 'em up" ... so if Fidone has deficiencies due to multiple coaching changes, multiple scheme changes, due to his injury ... that they can overcome them with professional coaching.

The biggest concern is whether Fidone can mitigate any concerns about his injury. I believe Fidone will get a chance as a late round draft pick and/or priority undrafted signing.
 



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