DeCastro update

Grav · 08-02-2012, 05:46 PM

how has this guy done? heard some reports that Woods was giving him a pretty tough time in training. Any news on the guys progress?

***Atlanta Dan*** · 08-02-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Grav

how has this guy done? heard some reports that Woods was giving him a pretty tough time in training. Any news on the guys progress?

Maurkice Pouncey had these thoughts, confirming that DeCastro is a man of few words and that the academic demands upon SEC football players are not particularly high

Steelers offensive guard and No. 1 draft pick David DeCastro is developing a reputation as an intense man-of-few words.

"He looks like a military dude, man. He's too serious some of the time, but he's a great guy to have around the field," center Maurkice Pouncey said.

"Most of the time, he doesn't say anything at all. They call him Mr. Personality," Pouncey laughed.

So how to loosen him up?

"Just try to joke with him ... he went to that smart school [Stanford] -- it was probably school, school, school and football.

"He probably didn't learn how to have a good time in college -- he didn't take bowling."

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/...ty-647249/?p=0

El-Gonzo Jackson · 08-02-2012, 06:00 PM

1 on 1 pass drills always favor the D lineman if that is what Woods was getting him on. O lineman is the nail in that drill and not the hammer.

Also, Al Woods played on that LSU line with Tyson Jackson, Ricky Jean Francois, Marlon Favorite, etc. He's a guy with a couple NFL camps under his belt that played in the SEC. DeCastro is going to be fine, its just going to take some adjustment.

StainlessStill · 08-02-2012, 06:03 PM

I've read and heard over and over how this guy is a stone-faced assassin with cold and piercing stare. That said, I've read atleast a couple times during the duration of camp of him losing one on one battles in drills to seemingly level 3 and 4 tier talent. He needs to pick it up and earn his due. I'm confident he'll get use to the speed, but it needs to come very fast.

teegre · 08-02-2012, 06:24 PM

Pouncey has stated that DD is further along (in his development) than he was as a rookie.

Troy was considered a BUST for his first full season. It hasn't even been one PRE-season game. I'm not worried.

FrancoLambert · 08-02-2012, 06:33 PM

Everyone, take a deep breath and relax, DD will be fine come September.

Riddle_Of_Steel · 08-02-2012, 07:27 PM

By most of the reports I have heard (from Ken Laird), DeCastro is having some struggles.

Adams has looked descent. DeCastro has been pushed around. Colon has been A BEAST.

Another thing I am noticing in all the camp updates (going by Steelers Addicts) that is kinda troubling, is that either our run defense needs work, or this Chris Rainey kid is going to be a lightning rod this year for us. Evrytime I read his name in one of these updates, it is Chris Rainey "for a long gain".

Steelers have some kinks to work out, but am sure they will be ready to bust some heads come week 1.

GoFor7 · 08-02-2012, 07:37 PM

Maybe DeCastro isn't giving full effort because he was a Seahawks fan growing up and is still sore about Super Bowl XL.

steelbelieve · 08-02-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by teegre

Pouncey has stated that DD is further along (in his development) than he was as a rookie.

Troy was considered a BUST for his first full season. It hasn't even been one PRE-season game. I'm not worried.

I think the Troy comparison is noteworthy. DD is an introspective type of guy who's going to want to understand everything--like Troy, Then, once it's ALL sunk in, look out.

teegre · 08-02-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by steelbelieve

I think the Troy comparison is noteworthy. DD is an introspective type of guy who's going to want to understand everything--like Troy, Then, once it's ALL sunk in, look out.

Exactly. At times, Troy looked lost. And, I remember, during his rookie year, they asked Troy why he wasn't "Troy" yet. To which he replied, "I don't know the plays well enough yet to play how I expect to play."

Then... he exploded in his second year.

Yet... Steelers fans were calling for Cower's head, for having "drafted slow SS."

I watched Troy for three years, and never thought that the Steelers had a shot at drafting him. He fell (out of the top 10); the Steelers traded up; and, the rest is history.

Similarly, I watched DD for two years, and never thought that the Steelers had a shot at drafting him. He fell to 24; the Steelers traded up; and, the rest shall be history.

08-02-2012, 05:46 PM	#1
Grav Draft Prospect Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Llanelli, Wales, UK Posts: 120 Member Number: 14078 Thanks: 9 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	DeCastro update how has this guy done? heard some reports that Woods was giving him a pretty tough time in training. Any news on the guys progress? __________________ @LlyrGrav

08-02-2012, 06:00 PM	#3
El-Gonzo Jackson Living Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7,899 Member Number: 8264 Thanks: 25 Thanked 149 Times in 113 Posts	Re: DeCastro update 1 on 1 pass drills always favor the D lineman if that is what Woods was getting him on. O lineman is the nail in that drill and not the hammer. Also, Al Woods played on that LSU line with Tyson Jackson, Ricky Jean Francois, Marlon Favorite, etc. He's a guy with a couple NFL camps under his belt that played in the SEC. DeCastro is going to be fine, its just going to take some adjustment. __________________

08-02-2012, 06:03 PM	#4
StainlessStill Team Owner Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,861 Gender: Male Member Number: 12999 Thanks: 40 Thanked 108 Times in 74 Posts	Re: DeCastro update I've read and heard over and over how this guy is a stone-faced assassin with cold and piercing stare. That said, I've read atleast a couple times during the duration of camp of him losing one on one battles in drills to seemingly level 3 and 4 tier talent. He needs to pick it up and earn his due. I'm confident he'll get use to the speed, but it needs to come very fast. __________________ "I believe the game is designed to reward the one's who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play!" -Jack Lambert

08-02-2012, 06:24 PM	#5
teegre Living Legend Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 3,473 Member Number: 24108 Thanks: 998 Thanked 843 Times in 547 Posts	Re: DeCastro update Pouncey has stated that DD is further along (in his development) than he was as a rookie. Troy was considered a BUST for his first full season. It hasn't even been one PRE-season game. I'm not worried.

08-02-2012, 06:33 PM	#6
FrancoLambert Team Captain Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: tony soprano's neighborhood Posts: 903 Member Number: 20827 Thanks: 83 Thanked 106 Times in 92 Posts	Re: DeCastro update Everyone, take a deep breath and relax, DD will be fine come September.

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08-02-2012, 07:27 PM	#7
Riddle_Of_Steel Assistant Coach Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 1,289 Gender: Male Member Number: 13727 Thanks: 2 Thanked 114 Times in 84 Posts	Re: DeCastro update By most of the reports I have heard (from Ken Laird), DeCastro is having some struggles. Adams has looked descent. DeCastro has been pushed around. Colon has been A BEAST. Another thing I am noticing in all the camp updates (going by Steelers Addicts) that is kinda troubling, is that either our run defense needs work, or this Chris Rainey kid is going to be a lightning rod this year for us. Evrytime I read his name in one of these updates, it is Chris Rainey "for a long gain". Steelers have some kinks to work out, but am sure they will be ready to bust some heads come week 1. __________________ GO STEELERS!! "On the S-2-7 train"

08-02-2012, 07:37 PM	#8
GoFor7 Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,353 Member Number: 24211 Thanks: 32 Thanked 93 Times in 75 Posts	Re: DeCastro update Maybe DeCastro isn't giving full effort because he was a Seahawks fan growing up and is still sore about Super Bowl XL.

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