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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by cajunyankee, Jul 9, 2012.

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  1. cajunyankee

    cajunyankee Well-Known Member

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    Did I miss his signing or is he still unsigned as I think?

    Cajun-
     
    cajunyankee, Jul 9, 2012
    cajunyankee, Jul 9, 2012
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  2. HugeSnack

    HugeSnack Well-Known Member

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    Re: DeCastro?

    Still unsigned, and I believe so are the couple of guys drafted right in front of him. They're narrowing in though, getting closer to him. No rush. He does not seem like the type to miss a day of training camp, so I'm betting it happens in the next two weeks for sure.
     
    HugeSnack, Jul 9, 2012
    HugeSnack, Jul 9, 2012
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  3. winggin

    winggin Well-Blitzed Member

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    Re: DeCastro?

    Yeah, some of the draftees above him and below him have been signed already so it just a matter of being slotted into a price range. Nothing to worry about.
     
    winggin, Jul 9, 2012
    winggin, Jul 9, 2012
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  4. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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    Re: DeCastro?

    Maybe he wants his career to follow Faneca's to the 'T' and is starting his career with a contract hold out :p
     
    Da Stellars, Jul 9, 2012
    Da Stellars, Jul 9, 2012
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  5. defva

    defva Well-Known Member

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    Re: DeCastro?

    Colbert is gonna wait until the player right before Decastro and right after him sign. The steelers cant afford to pay him a penny more then what they can get him for.We are strapped.
     
    defva, Jul 10, 2012
    defva, Jul 10, 2012
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  6. CANTON STEEL

    CANTON STEEL Well-Known Member

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    Re: DeCastro?

    Probably right. I see no need to be concerned....yet :)
     
    CANTON STEEL, Jul 10, 2012
    CANTON STEEL, Jul 10, 2012
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  7. winggin

    winggin Well-Blitzed Member

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    Re: DeCastro?


    How strapped are we? I thought we cleared a bunch of cap space by letting a few veterans go?
     
    winggin, Jul 10, 2012
    winggin, Jul 10, 2012
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  8. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    Re: DeCastro?

    They've got 4-5million to spare. I believe Decastro's contract is already accounted for as well.
     
    strummerfan, Jul 11, 2012
    strummerfan, Jul 11, 2012
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  9. cajunyankee

    cajunyankee Well-Known Member

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    Re: DeCastro?

    The last I heard is we are 3.75 mil under the cap currently and Decastro's money is pre-set due to the new CBA. What's in question is what's garuanteed.

    Cajun-
     
    cajunyankee, Jul 11, 2012
    cajunyankee, Jul 11, 2012
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  10. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    mac daddyo, Jul 11, 2012
    mac daddyo, Jul 11, 2012
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  11. gpguy

    gpguy Well-Known Member

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    Re: DeCastro?

    Pick #25 (Hightower) just did his deal with the Pats...so it could be even closer to signing big DD.
     
    gpguy, Jul 18, 2012
    gpguy, Jul 18, 2012
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  12. SteelByDesign

    SteelByDesign Well-Known Member

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    Re: DeCastro?

    Yeah I'd be shocked if he's not signed in the next week.
     
    SteelByDesign, Jul 18, 2012
    SteelByDesign, Jul 18, 2012
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  13. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    Help is on the way!

    With the selection Of David Decastro, the Steelers just improved immensly,
    watch how much better the OL will be from recent past years.He has Ray lewis in his sights ready to take his head off. He is that good and will be able to get to the second level Along with this,
    Watch how Todd Haley will incorporate(run game) his talent in the offensive philosophy/play calling.
    Here is hoping that we will see a more diverse game plan, one in which we actually will
    be able to watch. If ben buys in to what Todd Haley is selling and Todd gets Ben to perform
    up to his potential? Say good bye to all the MT set backfields, the thousands of bubble screens.
    Thank you Art II for firing BA, now if we can stay healthy we should be able to compete
    with the other playoff teams. And if all goes right we will be in contention for #7.
    Can't wait!
     
    Wardismvp, Jul 19, 2012
    Wardismvp, Jul 19, 2012
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  14. TwentyFourSeven

    TwentyFourSeven Well-Known Member

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    Re: Help is on the way!

    Someone on NFL Network a few days ago said that even if he didn't live up to his potential he could be a pro bowl player
     
    TwentyFourSeven, Jul 19, 2012
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  15. 4EvrH8O'donnel

    4EvrH8O'donnel Well-Known Member

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    Re: Help is on the way!

    Correct me if I'm wrong but he hasn't even signed a contract yet. If he holds out we will all be bashing the guy.
     
    4EvrH8O'donnel, Jul 19, 2012
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  16. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    Re: Help is on the way!

    He will be at camp. Probably sign the day camp opens.
     
    jeh1856, Jul 19, 2012
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  17. CANTON STEEL

    CANTON STEEL Well-Known Member

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    Re: Help is on the way!

    What's the sense in holding out? Aren't there pay scales in place now for rooks? :shrug:
     
    CANTON STEEL, Jul 19, 2012
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  18. thorn058

    thorn058 Well-Known Member

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    Re: Help is on the way!

    Yes they are but there is a small amount of wiggle room and I am sure his agent wants to try and get as much as he can so he is waiting to see what the guys before and after his client got and then try to negotiate for around the same. The interesting thing that happened yesterday was that RG3 signed and was at the start of Redskins rookie camp so if the number 2 pick overall is signed already it sorta means that everyone who isn't signed needs to get it in gear and tell their agent to get the deal done.
     
    thorn058, Jul 19, 2012
    thorn058, Jul 19, 2012
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  19. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Re: Help is on the way!

    Misleading title, thought this was new news :frustrated:
     
    Blast Furnace, Jul 19, 2012
    Blast Furnace, Jul 19, 2012
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  20. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Re: Help is on the way!

    There are, and the new CBA was supposed to make rookie signings quicker and easier. There's a lot of speculation as to why DD isn't under contract yet, as no one knows the exact details, but a lot of this year's first round contracts are being held up due to the fourth year offset language. Teams want it in, players don't. Hightower, who was picked after Decastro, signed yesterday...so that should be a good sign that DD's contract will be penned soon. I'd be shocked if he wasn't under contract in the next 3-5 days.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Jul 19, 2012
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  21. blackandgoldpatrol

    blackandgoldpatrol Well-Known Member

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    Re: Help is on the way!




    donta hightower signed.............. expect decastro to sign very soon............
     
    blackandgoldpatrol, Jul 19, 2012
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  22. Lizard72

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    Re: Help is on the way!

    It's all about the Fourth year clause.
     
    Lizard72, Jul 19, 2012
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  23. mikeyd572

    mikeyd572 Well-Known Member

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    Has anyone heard anything on signing DeCastro?
     
    mikeyd572, Jul 22, 2012
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  24. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    Only that it hasn't happened yet.
     
    strummerfan, Jul 23, 2012
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  25. diehardsteel

    diehardsteel Well-Known Member

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    Both Reiff at #23 and hightower at #25 are signed. Is there really any reason now why DeCasto's agent can't figure out how to get the deal done this week?
     
    diehardsteel, Jul 23, 2012
    diehardsteel, Jul 23, 2012
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