Evilgrin 72
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DeCastro had BETTER be the pick
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***OFFICIAL*** Steelers 2012 Thread (2 Viewers)
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HellToupee
Footballguy
DeCastro
Heatman
Footballguy
He is... nice steal!
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HellToupee
Footballguy
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Class Dismissed
Footballguy
ALRIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
I haven't been this happy with a first rounder since Roethlisberger
toenail_23
Footballguy
Didn't think there was any way for DeCastro to fall to the Steelers. Couldn't be more happy.
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
I think Jeebis just called our GB Idiot Boxer home. This is the big one, 'Lizabeth.
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
Late to the party. Had to wipe off the keyboard. Big stones Mr. Colbert. Big stones.
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
DeCastro and Pouncey next to each other make the Steelers' interior line one of the best in football. If Gilbert holds up at LT and Colon can get back on the field and be what he once was, it's a tremendous improvement.
Give me Boykin in round 2 and Kendricks in round 3 and I'll be thrilled.
Give me Boykin in round 2 and Kendricks in round 3 and I'll be thrilled.
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
Mel Kiper: Decastro has All-Pro written all over him.
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
Even with two picks in the first round the Steelers have still had a better draft than the Browns.
HellToupee
Footballguy
love the Patsies trading up in from of ravens for hightower
Ta'amu in the 2nd and I might explode.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Decastro, #### yeah!!! 
HellToupee
Footballguy
Decastro, #### yeah!!!
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Those are the last 2 teams I wanted to get Hightower, but considering Brady's age, much happier to have him go to NE than BAL
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
From DraftCountdown.com
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
I think we need to send Cincy a thank you card. They trade down, let us take Decastro, and then draft an OG a few picks later 
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
Think about the run game too, holy moly.
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Footballguy
THAT'S why they're the Bungles......I think we need to send Cincy a thank you card. They trade down, let us take Decastro, and then draft an OG a few picks later
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
Seriously. what did they get for the move down? Couldn't possibly be worth the drop-off from DeCastro to Zeitler.I think we need to send Cincy a thank you card. They trade down, let us take Decastro, and then draft an OG a few picks later
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
I'd take that too.
I don't get the average athleticism comments about him. Look at his combine numbers. His 40 time is only ok, but everything else is outstanding. Who cares about 40 time for a G.
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
CAREER NOTES
DeCastro started all 39 games he played in at right offensive guard for the Stanford Cardinal…Finished his stellar career with 316 knockdowns, 68 touchdown-resulting blocks and a blocking consistency grade of 91.63%...His grade of 96.88% in 2011 was the highest mark by any offensive lineman (since consistency grades were kept in 1985) in Pac-12 Conference history.
2011 SEASON
DeCastro was a first-team All-American first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, Walter Camp, Associated Press, Sporting News, American Football Coaches Association and Football Writers Association…Named National Blocker of the Year by The NFL Draft Report, as DeCastro set the conference season-record with a 96.88% grade for blocking consistency…The All-Pac 12 Conference first-team choice and Outland Trophy finalist registered career-bests with 31 touchdown-resulting blocks (second-highest in the major college ranks) while recording 138 knockdowns…Behind his stellar blocking, the front wall allowed just eleven quarterback sacks, but none were charged to DeCastro, who held his blocking assignments to a nation-low total of fourteen tackles (6 solos), no sacks, no pressures and no stops behind the line of scrimmage…Had at least ten knockdowns in nine games and received a perfect grade for blocking consistency (100%) twice – vs. Colorado and Washington…Stanford's 57-3 season opening victory over San Jose State was the result of DeCastro making three touchdown-resulting blocks and twelve knockdowns, including one that took down three defenders on a 23-yard scoring scamper by Stephan Taylor…Added two touchdown-resulting blocks, including one that upended defensive tackle Conrad Obi on a 1-yard scoring plunge by Taylor, as DeCastro graded 100% vs. Colorado…His second perfect score for the season came behind fourteen knockdowns and a record five touch-down resulting blocks vs. Washington, as the right guard flattened All-Pac 12 defensive tackle Alameda Te’Amu on a 45-yard reverse for a score by receiver Chris Owusu. It also marked the first time that Te’Amu was held to no statistics in a game (spanning 39 contests).
DeCastro started all 39 games he played in at right offensive guard for the Stanford Cardinal…Finished his stellar career with 316 knockdowns, 68 touchdown-resulting blocks and a blocking consistency grade of 91.63%...His grade of 96.88% in 2011 was the highest mark by any offensive lineman (since consistency grades were kept in 1985) in Pac-12 Conference history.
2011 SEASON
DeCastro was a first-team All-American first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, Walter Camp, Associated Press, Sporting News, American Football Coaches Association and Football Writers Association…Named National Blocker of the Year by The NFL Draft Report, as DeCastro set the conference season-record with a 96.88% grade for blocking consistency…The All-Pac 12 Conference first-team choice and Outland Trophy finalist registered career-bests with 31 touchdown-resulting blocks (second-highest in the major college ranks) while recording 138 knockdowns…Behind his stellar blocking, the front wall allowed just eleven quarterback sacks, but none were charged to DeCastro, who held his blocking assignments to a nation-low total of fourteen tackles (6 solos), no sacks, no pressures and no stops behind the line of scrimmage…Had at least ten knockdowns in nine games and received a perfect grade for blocking consistency (100%) twice – vs. Colorado and Washington…Stanford's 57-3 season opening victory over San Jose State was the result of DeCastro making three touchdown-resulting blocks and twelve knockdowns, including one that took down three defenders on a 23-yard scoring scamper by Stephan Taylor…Added two touchdown-resulting blocks, including one that upended defensive tackle Conrad Obi on a 1-yard scoring plunge by Taylor, as DeCastro graded 100% vs. Colorado…His second perfect score for the season came behind fourteen knockdowns and a record five touch-down resulting blocks vs. Washington, as the right guard flattened All-Pac 12 defensive tackle Alameda Te’Amu on a 45-yard reverse for a score by receiver Chris Owusu. It also marked the first time that Te’Amu was held to no statistics in a game (spanning 39 contests).
Evilgrin 72
Distributor of Pain
IIRC, he had the best 3-cone time of any OL at the combine, regardless of position.
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
Ravens miss on their targets... trade down. 
3rd best shuttle. 2nd best bench reps. 9th in vertical jump.
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Footballguy
Smart move by Ozzy.....wish we would do that when our targets are gone.Ravens miss on their targets... trade down.
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Footballguy
It's nice to see a player we covet fall to us for a change.......
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
walterfootball.com
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Mychal Kendricks might be my second choice.
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Footballguy
ESPN breakdown:
1 = Exceptional
2 = Above average
3 = Average
4 = Below average
5 = Marginal
Overall Football Traits
Production 1
"2008: Redshirt 2009: Started all 13 games at the RG position. 2010: Started all 13 games at the RG position. 2011: Started all 13 games at the RG position. "
Height-Weight-Speed 2
Prototypical measurables for position and carries weight well. Agility and 10-yard split above average at position. Arms (32 3/4 inches) slightly shorter than ideal but hands (10 inches) slightly bigger.
Durability 1
Durability has not been an issue. Started all 39 games over the past three seasons.
Intangibles 1
Blue-collar mentality. Hard-working tough guy. Not overly vocal but leads by example and teammates take notice. Passionate about game. No off the field issues to our knowledge.
Offensive Guard Specific Traits
Pass Protection 2
"Not an elite athlete but well above average for position. Quick to set and stays balanced. Displays strong initial punch and does nice job establishing initial hand placement. Usually displays good patience in sets but occasionally will get caught lunging. Can quickly recover because of quick feet and natural balance. Has very good lateral quickness in short area. Can slide to stay in front of quicker rushers. Not a massive mauler, so needs to battle in order to stand ground versus elite bull rushers. But possesses enough core strength, movement skills and toughness to win those matchups. "
Run Blocking 1
"Adequate-to-good size but not massive. Has room to add some weight if necessary. Can fit any scheme in NFL. Is a masher of a power-run blocker and also has movement skills to zone block. Physical, tough, coordinated run blocker. Very good first-step quickness and initial leverage. Takes sound angles and typically establishes good initial positioning and hand placement. Inline power base is good but not elite. Keeps feet moving upon contact and usually gets surge. Works hard to sustain through the whistle. Sometimes pads do rise after initial contact, which takes away from power source. But rarely fails to at least execute assignment in run game. Very good second level blocker. Keeps pads square when working combo block, which makes it easier to peel off and reach LB on second level. Plays under control in space and adjusts well to moving targets. "
Awareness 1
Area of strength. Comes from pro-style system and is NFL ready today. Possesses very good natural instincts and overall awareness. Assignment sound in the run and quickly identifies and locates targets on the move. Can post up with one arm in protection while keeping eyes on swivel and use opposite arm to help out fellow linemen in the other direction. Shows good awareness for defensive line twists and pressures from the second level.
Toughness 1
Takes pride in craft. Works hard to execute assignment and finish off defender. Will chase play downfield and looks to clean up piles. Plays with grinders' mentality that you love to see from interior offensive lineman. Above average upper body strength -- benched 225 34 times at the combine.
1 = Exceptional
2 = Above average
3 = Average
4 = Below average
5 = Marginal
Overall Football Traits
Production 1
"2008: Redshirt 2009: Started all 13 games at the RG position. 2010: Started all 13 games at the RG position. 2011: Started all 13 games at the RG position. "
Height-Weight-Speed 2
Prototypical measurables for position and carries weight well. Agility and 10-yard split above average at position. Arms (32 3/4 inches) slightly shorter than ideal but hands (10 inches) slightly bigger.
Durability 1
Durability has not been an issue. Started all 39 games over the past three seasons.
Intangibles 1
Blue-collar mentality. Hard-working tough guy. Not overly vocal but leads by example and teammates take notice. Passionate about game. No off the field issues to our knowledge.
Offensive Guard Specific Traits
Pass Protection 2
"Not an elite athlete but well above average for position. Quick to set and stays balanced. Displays strong initial punch and does nice job establishing initial hand placement. Usually displays good patience in sets but occasionally will get caught lunging. Can quickly recover because of quick feet and natural balance. Has very good lateral quickness in short area. Can slide to stay in front of quicker rushers. Not a massive mauler, so needs to battle in order to stand ground versus elite bull rushers. But possesses enough core strength, movement skills and toughness to win those matchups. "
Run Blocking 1
"Adequate-to-good size but not massive. Has room to add some weight if necessary. Can fit any scheme in NFL. Is a masher of a power-run blocker and also has movement skills to zone block. Physical, tough, coordinated run blocker. Very good first-step quickness and initial leverage. Takes sound angles and typically establishes good initial positioning and hand placement. Inline power base is good but not elite. Keeps feet moving upon contact and usually gets surge. Works hard to sustain through the whistle. Sometimes pads do rise after initial contact, which takes away from power source. But rarely fails to at least execute assignment in run game. Very good second level blocker. Keeps pads square when working combo block, which makes it easier to peel off and reach LB on second level. Plays under control in space and adjusts well to moving targets. "
Awareness 1
Area of strength. Comes from pro-style system and is NFL ready today. Possesses very good natural instincts and overall awareness. Assignment sound in the run and quickly identifies and locates targets on the move. Can post up with one arm in protection while keeping eyes on swivel and use opposite arm to help out fellow linemen in the other direction. Shows good awareness for defensive line twists and pressures from the second level.
Toughness 1
Takes pride in craft. Works hard to execute assignment and finish off defender. Will chase play downfield and looks to clean up piles. Plays with grinders' mentality that you love to see from interior offensive lineman. Above average upper body strength -- benched 225 34 times at the combine.
H8fulHuck
Footballguy
Amazing resume! Can't believe Colbert didn't pull the trigger to trade up for him once he got close.His blocking assignments only had 14 tackles in a season and none for a loss? That can't be correct can it?
