DE Devito Takes On Mentor Role To Catapano

[SeeingRed]

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

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

[Chief Roundup]

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.

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

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

[SeeingRed]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

DeVito - Bailey
Poe - ???
Walker - Catapano

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

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

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

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

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

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

Considering how much we run sub-packages......Walker was brought in to play DT next to Poe more than he was brought in to play DE in the 3-4.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

DeVito - Bailey
Poe - ???
Walker - Catapano

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

[Hammock Parties]

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

[milkman]

Originally Posted by Count Zarth

"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.

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by milkman

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.

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by milkman

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

Makes for a good mentor.

Great points. I can't think of Devito missing any tackles? The best one he made was against the (chargers) I think-the running back had a huge hole-looked like a jailbreak-Devito got one hand on him and ripped him backwards while body slamming him. There was a Gif of it on here somewhere?

Glad to see him helping Big Cat- he might just have a break out year.

[staylor26]

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.

[OldSchool]

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.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by OldSchool

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

[OldSchool]

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

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

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.