stillers4me
12-16-2012, 09:04 AM
Steelers (http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/) right guard David DeCastro is one of the first beneficiaries of the new NFL rule that allows a designated player on injured reserve to return and play during that season; previously, any player on IR was out for the season.
“We didn‘t know for sure whether we‘d be able to get him back or not,” offensive coordinator Todd Haley said of DeCastro, who tore a medial collateral ligament and dislocated his right kneecap during an Aug. 25 preseason game.
“It was a testament to him and the trainers for the hard work that he put in for a chunk of the season. To even get in a position to get out on the field I think is terrific.” ............
Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/3119052-85/decastro-season-steelers#ixzz2FEAEipbb
“We didn‘t know for sure whether we‘d be able to get him back or not,” offensive coordinator Todd Haley said of DeCastro, who tore a medial collateral ligament and dislocated his right kneecap during an Aug. 25 preseason game.
“It was a testament to him and the trainers for the hard work that he put in for a chunk of the season. To even get in a position to get out on the field I think is terrific.” ............
Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/3119052-85/decastro-season-steelers#ixzz2FEAEipbb