Is It Catapano Time in KC? (Article on Arrowheadpride.com on rookie pass rusher)

[SeeingRed]

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2013/1...in-kansas-city

Just saw this article on Arrowhead Pride about 7th Rd DE Mike Catapano. Thought it was a pretty good read and figured I'd share. The more I read about him the more I want to see what he can do. Especially now with Toribio being cut and Devito & Jackson banged up.

Hopefully Catapano has healed up from his ankle injury in week 8. I saw that he played in the Denver game but was limited to special teams so hopefully he is good to go this week. Looks as though we might really be able to use him given the current situation. I'd imagine we drafted him and are holding onto him for a reason so....lets see it

Bailey looked pretty good against the run in Denver but he isn't really a great pass rusher. Wouldn't mind seeing one more talented rusher in the mix on 3rd downs. While sacks aren't everything they certainly help! 1 sack in 3 weeks isn't cutting it. Reid talks about Catapano having a "natural pass rush ability" and a "knack for getting after the QB" so lets see it already. From what i saw in this video attached to the article of him playing in college on this NBC broadcast it looks like the same guy i have seen wearing #77 for the Chiefs. In his limited reps he looks legit. So what gives? If he really is a predator then I say open up the cage and let the Cat out! Lets see this rushing talent Reid and Dorsey keep bringing up...now does seem like a logical time to see what he can do.

[O.city]

We need a 3 tech that can rush the passer. I thought Canty would have been a good add, but I have no idea if he's done anything in Balt.

[SeeingRed]

I especially liked reading that he led his league in forced fumbles in college too because I've seen Catapano do this in the preseason game against the Packers as well as in the Oakland game.....and he hasnt played very much. Dislodging the football is a GREAT talent to have. Sacks and fumbles sound good to me

[RealSNR]

Like Eric Fisher, Sanders Commings, and Nico Johnson, check back in 2014 on Mike Catapano.

There seems to be some real hope for him in the pros, but at this point I don't think he's an answer we can count on.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by SNR

Like Eric Fisher, Sanders Commings, and Nico Johnson, check back in 2014 on Mike Catapano.

There seems to be some real hope for him in the pros, but at this point I don't think he's an answer we can count on.

I think Knile Davis is ready for 10 touches a game. He's a freaking stud and it's time to get him on the field.

Commings played in Denver so I wouldn't be surprised to see him make a meaningful play at some point.

[Nightfyre]

Originally Posted by SNR

Like Eric Fisher, Sanders Commings, and Nico Johnson, check back in 2014 on Mike Catapano.

There seems to be some real hope for him in the pros, but at this point I don't think he's an answer we can count on.

Catapano. Is everything you want in a player. Hardvworking, athletic, good passrush moves... You'll all see that soon enough.

[Chiefs=Champions]

Say Catapano really fast, over and over.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I think Knile Davis is ready for 10 touches a game. He's a freaking stud and it's time to get him on the field.

Commings played in Denver so I wouldn't be surprised to see him make a meaningful play at some point.

It was very encouraging to see Sanders Commings first play in the NFL be a big hit to a RB for no gain.

Love it that we activated him and kept Dunta Robinson inactive.

[Chiefs=Champions]

Commings will be a good player. i really liked him as a prospect. We are deep at safety.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by RunKC

It was very encouraging to see Sanders Commings first play in the NFL be a big hit to a RB for no gain.

Love it that we activated him and kept Dunta Robinson inactive.

Dorsey is a pimp

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by RunKC

It was very encouraging to see Sanders Commings first play in the NFL be a big hit to a RB for no gain.

Love it that we activated him and kept Dunta Robinson inactive.

His college highlights are really fun to watch. He has an insane nose for the ball better than a lot of linebackers.

Can't wait to see him in action

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by SNR

His college highlights are really fun to watch. He has an insane nose for the ball better than a lot of linebackers.

Can't wait to see him in action

Yep. I was most impressed by his ability to get his head around and track the ball in coverage.

I mentioned in another thread how I thought it was him on the field when Julius Thomas scored his TD but that was actually Demps. Just for the record.

[SeeingRed]

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Catapano. Is everything you want in a player. Hardvworking, athletic, good passrush moves... You'll all see that soon enough.

Agreed. I think this kid has more than many realize. Maybe he is still on the mend but if he was healthy enough to play special teams last week he should be good to go against San Diego. Reid said they will use Love primarily as a back up nose or maybe a run stopping DE in certain situations. With Toribio gone and Devito and Jackson status up in the air we may need him Sunday.

[Sandy Vagina]

Wouldn't have flinched had SF or KC drafted him in the middle rounds. I'm a fan of Mike Catapano, and would like to see him get some opportunities. Would be good for KC to know what they really have in the backups, since TJax is an UFA next season.

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I think Knile Davis is ready for 10 touches a game. He's a freaking stud and it's time to get him on the field.

Commings played in Denver so I wouldn't be surprised to see him make a meaningful play at some point.

I would like to see charles & davis in the shotgun backfield more. Better threats to the flats than sherman IMO.