Steelers activate rookie guard DeCastro

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000098751/article/david-decastro-joe-haden-ready-for-steelers-browns

Would be sweet to see him out on the field for a reg season game!

I'm not going to get too excited. The o-line has been playing well without him and there's no need to rush him back and injure him further. I'd rather see him on the field next year 100% than on the field this year at 65%.

The way the injury bug has hindered our team this year, having him as an optional replacement should the need arise.

If he's good to go this season, then he might as well be activated and, if necessary or he proves he can handle it, play.

I would love to see him back on the field but only if he is ready. I along with everyone else was excited to see him go to the Steelers. It is just hard to see your number one pick sit on the bench and not play.

Galax Steeler wrote:

I would love to see him back on the field but only if he is ready. I along with everyone else was excited to see him go to the Steelers. It is just hard to see your number one pick sit on the bench and not play.

Exactly

Drizztbob wrote:

Galax Steeler wrote:

I would love to see him back on the field but only if he is ready. I along with everyone else was excited to see him go to the Steelers. It is just hard to see your number one pick sit on the bench and not play.

Exactly

I'm ready to see him play....and push some shit birds around!

Just don't rush him back too soon and aggravate something else. Remember he's been out for some time and typically if people rush back they risk not only the original injury but additional injuries because of lack of preparation (training, etc.)

Buddha Bus wrote:

I'm not going to get too excited. The o-line has been playing well without him and there's no need to rush him back and injure him further. I'd rather see him on the field next year 100% than on the field this year at 65%.

I agree. We seem to have a pretty good chemistry right now and I'd hate to mess with it.

solardave wrote:

Buddha Bus wrote:

I'm not going to get too excited. The o-line has been playing well without him and there's no need to rush him back and injure him further. I'd rather see him on the field next year 100% than on the field this year at 65%.

I agree. We seem to have a pretty good chemistry right now and I'd hate to mess with it.

I'd be fine with activating him as a backup if he's healthy enough and if he can slowly work his way into a starting role. I just think it may be a bad idea to rush him in after such a long layoff. Remember, he's a rookie still learning the NFL ropes. Couple his greenness with the fact he's probably a bit out of football shape and recovering from a serious knee injury, and it could be asking for some subpar play in an area that's doing well currently. Is it worth the risk right now?

Steelers activate rookie guard DeCastro

The long-awaited debut of rookie guard David DeCastro could come Sunday in Baltimore after the Steelers activated him to their 53-man roster.

DeCastro, their first-round draft choice, was placed on the newly created injured reserve/designated to return list after a knee injury in the third preseason game. He was eligible to return after eight weeks but did not begin practicing until last week.

The Steelers also re-signed offensive lineman John Malecki, placed offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert on injured reserve and released wide receiver David Gilreath, who is possibly headed for their practice squad.

Gilbert has not played since Oct. 11 when he left their game in Tennessee with a serious ankle injury that so far has been determined does not require surgery.


Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/steelers-activate-rookie-guard-decastro-663737/#ixzz2DPgkErS7

WTF? I thought Gilbert was close to returning according to Kaboly? This team is a hot mess of injuries right now.

next season this offensive line should really be coming together. just can't happen soon enough for me.

Can he play Qb?