DE Devito Takes On Mentor Role To Catapano
 

Says he is playing mentor to 2nd year DE Catapano who's added size and speed has impressed the veteran DE. Devito says that Cat has made "an unbelievable jump" and calls Catapano a dangerous weapon. Encouraging news :hmmm:

http://www.chiefsspin.com/de-mike-de...n-mentor-role/

I wonder how it will all shake out after training camp. I was a little surprised that Allen Bailey is penciled in as the starter right now. I kind of figured it would be Devito and Catapano with Bailey as the backup.

DeVito - Bailey
Poe - ???
Walker - Catapano

"So hey kid, this is how you have a long career as an NFL scrub"

DeVito is a solid technician, who could go on to be a good position coach after retirement.

Makes for a good mentor.

Don't be bringing a legitimate football take into this forum.

I donno about that...at this point I would say Walker is more of a 4th option at DE or possibly a back up to Poe but maybe behind BOTH Bailey and Catapano on depth chart at DE. listen to how Devito praises Cat here, compares his leap in year 2 to that of Poe's last year....that's VERY encouraging. I read that Bailey is over 300 and with Catapano in the 290s and "faster and more explosive" this year than he was at 275 last year our D Line might actually be very stout. One of our most solid positions at this moment I'd say.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_OrOAgcRxx0

This is the great thing about the group of leaders we have (Smith, Charles, Poe, Houston, Berry, DJ, Tamba, Devito, Flowers) They all work very hard to perfect their bodies and their craft and it rubs off on the rest of the team. If we don't win it won't be from lack of effort/hardwork. I know Houston and Flowers aren't at OTA's but it doesn't change the fact that they've been a part of developing this locker room culture.

The FO never would've brought Walker in if they thought Bailey or Catapano were ready to be starting DEs.

From what I read Bailey is getting all the reps with first team.

Two guys I was crossing my fingers on to succeed: Catapano and Harris.

It sounds like those two players are both having a hell of a camp. That's good news for the team.

Well OTAs,mini-camps whatever you want to call them(Cliff Notes to the Chiefs playbook IMO-which IS needed) BUT bottom line the phrase "having a helluva a camp" doesn't mean POO unless it is done in pads full contact. Let's talk mid-August:hmmm:

My take is that reporters aren't obligated to talk about the "scrubs" on the team. They tend to mention guys who stand out in practices. It's a good thing that both Catapano and Harris are getting attention this early.

Point taken. :thumb:

"The little engine that could" type of stories are always interesting to read for sure and root for as well. Fail safe type of reporting that always sells because it is the American way. Like you I hope Cat and Harris do well.