Sturm on David DeCastro

[superpunk]

LA was drafted as a tackle.

 

[ThoughtExperiment]

ginger Vinny Del Negro

lol

 

[Bob Sacamano]

anonymous NFL scout on DeCastro

David DeCastro*, G, Stanford: 6-5, 316. Three-year starter. "He will start and play 12 years, make a couple Pro Bowls, that kind of guy," one scout said. "Everything you want in a guard, he's got it." Often compared to G Mike Iupati, the 49ers' first-round pick in 2010. "Iupati was more flexible, but they have the same demeanor," another scout said. "Try to grab you and kill you. He's stiff, smart and very tough. I would be hesitant taking him in the first because I don't think he can play tackle."

 

[2233boys]

I still don't believe he gets the record without Allen in front of him through his career.

6 of his 10 best single game rushing days, 3 of his 4 rushing titles and 3 of his 5 1400 yrd or more season all before LA.

Smith was on his way before LA, I agree though LA helped immensely, as did Moose, Aikman and Irvin. Smiths year in 1995 was amazing. But one HOF lineman doesn't make the all time leading rusher, especially when 3 of his best seasons happened before LA was on the team.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Interesting tidbit for cmd. Another anonymous scout, or it could be the same guy said that Harrison Smith would be limited in coverage.

 

[cmd34]

Interesting tidbit for cmd. Another anonymous scout, or it could be the same guy said that Harrison Smith would be limited in coverage.

The one on DeCastro said he wouldn't take DeCastro in the 1st because he's not a tackle. A lot of teams/scouts still believe you don't draft a guard in the 1st. I am under no illusion that DeCastro is a tackle but I do believe he instantly upgrades a glaring weakness for us.

I think Harrison Smith can play Free Safety where as Barron is a Strong Safety only type.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

The one on DeCastro said he wouldn't take DeCastro in the 1st because he's not a tackle. A lot of teams/scouts still believe you don't draft a guard in the 1st. I am under no illusion that DeCastro is a tackle but I do believe he instantly upgrades a glaring weakness for us.

I think Harrison Smith can play Free Safety where as Barron is a Strong Safety only type.

Well I think Barron is interchangeable in any scheme.

 

[superpunk]

It would give us 3 out of 5 solid Olinemen for the next 10 years. Guards are almost as important as tackles for QBs like Romo and Brees. It's low risk, because there's no way he's worse or equivalent to what we have now. It's also high reward if he's an OG for a decade.

I do not trust that Jerry will hit on this pick otherwise. Decastro is the safest, sure-thing bet for the franchise. We've had countless shitty 1st rounders since Jimmy Johnson left. It's getting old now.

Most of us see a 10-12 yr multiple probowler/all pro.

Two words.

Larry and Allen.

Hmmmm...

Interior line play has been a weakness for this team for years.

We can't get any push on short yardage run plays and Romo is often pressured up the middle and has to do an Irish jig just to get the ball off.

DeCastro helps solve that.

He's a no brainer at 14.

Lemme guess, those who don't want us to take Decastro want Barron or Cox? We've not been able to hit on a Safety since Woody and you think we'll get this one right? You think Cox won't be another Spencer? The no brainer, money in the bank pick is Decastro... Now do I believe he will be there when we pick? Hell no.

How high is too high for maybe the best guard in a draft. Considering they never go this high, 12th? 10th?

Steve Hutchinson was drafted 17th, and some say DeCastro is the best guard to come out in the draft since him.

So, 14th isn't too high if you can get that kinda quality.

Mike Iupati was taken at 17 was that to high ?

I will put money on Philly taking him at 15

so we get to watch him beat up our D line for the next 10 years

sup

 

[Bob Sacamano]

lol at UVAWahoos.

 

[marionbarberthe4th]

http://www.dallascowboysuniverse.co...Cowboys-are-on-the-clock-k&highlight=Decastro

 

[Bob Sacamano]

lol Midswat repeating his argument from last year.

still waiting on Tyrone to make a Pro Bowl.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

lol

Dre - 17th overall pick

DeCastro - 24th overall

 

[marionbarberthe4th]

Get my quote out of there or ill sue this site , I was making a point about guards. Not advocating decastro as top 10 :cat

 

[superpunk]

lol

 

[bbgun]

Bumping up an old thread to embarrass other posters? You're lucky we don't have the Zone's newfangled infraction system around here.

BTW, isn't it a little early to scream "I told you so!" regarding DeCastro? The fact that he was unfortunate enough to get injured in pre-season does not mean Pittsburgh made a bad pick.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I think it's safe to say though that DeCastro won't be attending near 10 Pro Bowls. Which is what only me and superpunk were trying to get across.

 

[superpunk]

Bumping up an old thread to embarrass other posters? You're lucky we don't have the Zone's newfangled infraction system around here.

BTW, isn't it a little early to scream "I told you so!" regarding DeCastro? The fact that he was unfortunate enough to get injured in pre-season does not mean Pittsburgh made a bad pick.

I'm sure decastro is gonna be a servicable pro.

The only reason this thread is bumped is to show people that they're saying about Mack now the same things they were about Decastro last season. He's a sure thing. he won't be there at 14. If he's there at 14 and we don't take him we'll regret it for years.

Mack is a better prospect and if he's there at 18 we should take him. But it's crazy to suggest he's a top 10 pick.

 

[marionbarberthe4th]

He beat the shit out of our 3rd round pick that's for sure. But he didnt get hurt because hes unlucky he got hurt bc hes a little bitch and got folded like a wallet by a better athlete. Of which there are many

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Don't you wish you agreed with me and superpunk last year, mb4, instead of spouting off about how DeCastro was a top 10 pick?

 

[dbair1967]

Mods, shouldnt we infract people who bump old threads?