DeCastro, Adams busy as Steelers minicamp begins

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Willie Colon couldn't help himself. When rookies David DeCastro and Mike Adams walk into the offensive huddle during the opening practice of minicamp on Tuesday, the veteran left guard decided to have a little fun at the expense of the new kids.

"It smells like baby milk and Pampers in here," Colon said just before quarterback Ben Roethlisberger called out a play.

The Steelers wasted little time putting their top two draft picks to work during their first drills with the veterans. Both players split time with the first team after missing three weeks of organized team activities while finishing their studies.

Offensive line coach Sean Kugler did his best to keep his two new projects up to speed, calling them daily to go through reps and relay questions that came up during meetings.

Adams — taken in the second round out of Ohio State — would often bring his playbook and his iPad wherever he went during his final days on campus to help fight off boredom.

"To be honest, I'd be in class watching film and stuff like that," he said. "I kind of checked out of school a while ago, just wanting to be here, getting back with my team."

While allowing he's never "satisfied," coach Mike Tomlin wasn't displeased with what he saw from either player.

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smells like baby milk and Pampers in here.

I'm glad Colon is realizing he's a role model now and is stepping up as a mentor/leader for the young o-linemen. With all of the youth on that line now, it will help to have a guy who's been around the block a few times and been on the team for awhile to help guide them on the field.

Buddha Bus wrote:

I'm glad Colon is realizing he's a role model now and is stepping up as a mentor/leader for the young o-linemen. With all of the youth on that line now, it will help to have a guy who's been around the block a few times and been on the team for awhile to help guide them on the field.

Yeah I'm hoping to see guys step up and fill shoes, like Hines' and Farrior's . It sounds like our leaders may get a little younger but that's OK with me as long as they lead by a great example.