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Derby Settles in at Tight End; Mitchell May Be "Buying in" at Receiver

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Mike Irwin

April 15, 2014, 10:36:55 pm
FAYETTEVILLE--A week after Arkansas head football coach Bret Bielema talked backup quarterback A.J. Derby into moving to tight end the senior from Iowa City, Iowa appears to be settling in at his new position.

"No matter what spot he's at A.J.'s got a tremendous amount of football intellect," offensive coordinator Jim Chaney said after Tuesday's practice. "He gets the game of football. Everything comes pretty simple for him."

Teammate and fellow tight end Hunter Henry said Derby is doing more than just adapting to the position. He's helping the other tight ends better understand their overall role in the offense, telling reporters, "Just from being a quarterback his knowledge of the offense is bringing a lot to the tight ends. The coverages, the blitzes we face. Everything. He's bringing a different side to us."

Derby admits that as a senior he didn't immediately warm up to the idea of switching positions.
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Hogfaniam

April 16, 2014, 07:06:11 am #1
Read option ain't happenin'
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DeltaBoy

April 16, 2014, 08:28:42 am #2
Good news is they are all on the field and helping the TEAM!
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secneahog

April 16, 2014, 10:02:59 am #3
In his video he looks really happy. Glad to see that.
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PorkRinds

April 16, 2014, 10:42:02 am #4
Quote from: secneahog on April 16, 2014, 10:02:59 am
In his video he looks really happy. Glad to see that.

Same here.  In the end, as a senior it's going to be way more fun and enjoyable to be on the field catching passes than on the sideline watching others play.  Glad he's open to it.  I hope he lights the world on fire. 

Virgil

April 16, 2014, 02:12:42 pm #5
I hope he has a good Sr. year, he deserves it.  I can't imagine how hard it is to change positions your Sr. year. 
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OneTuskOverTheLine™

April 17, 2014, 08:00:28 am #6
Quote from: DeltaBoy on April 16, 2014, 08:28:42 am
Good news is they are all on the field and helping the TEAM!

+1..!
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gmarv

April 17, 2014, 11:07:17 am #7
my hope is he has a good year as well.

Hawgzinbowlz

April 17, 2014, 12:05:41 pm #8

A plus that AJ is giving a "big picture" perspective to the other TE. I'm sure AJ would share offensive formation advice/information to any TE, receivers, etc. that would be asked of him.
I like his interview and his attitude.
This looks like the proverbial win/win...

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April 17, 2014, 02:08:02 pm #9
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BigE_23

April 17, 2014, 11:18:54 pm #10
Duwop looks like a natural fit at WR. Nice looking athlete.

oldfart

April 21, 2014, 08:40:45 pm #11
ok so Derby seems like he has bought into the move  but no discussion as to how mitchell is accepting the new role. any word from anyone?
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