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Injuries have trickle-down effects, and tackle Raheem Brock will have to move outside to take more snaps in relief of left end Robert Mathis. That means more playing time for another rookie, tackle Quinn Pitcock, and possibly veterans Dan Klecko and Darrell Reid.

Pitcock has been playing a dozen to 15 snaps a game and deserves more time, coach Tony Dungy said.
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Piqua's Pitcock steppin' it up for Colts
By Carlos "Big C" Holmes
Staff Writer
Sunday, December 30, 2007

The plethora of injuries to the Indianapolis Colts defensive line in recent weeks has allowed some of the team's young players such as rookie third-round pick DT Quinn Pitcock to step up and show their stuff. No question Pitcock has seized the opportunity and is proving to the organization that he can play at this level.

The 6-foot-2, 300-pound defensive tackle from Piquahas accounted for a number of tackles in the team's last two games. Pitcock showed lots of hustle in those games, running down backs and making the tackle for short gains.

He has also shown his ability to get after the quarterback, penetrating the line of scrimmage and being disruptive.

Hopping the hurdles

After a few nagging injuries early in the season and overcoming some rookie hurdles, Pitcock is starting to come around and is making a nice transition into the pros.

"Things have been pretty good so far," Pitcock said. I didn't hit the huge rookie wall, but hit a bunch of mini hills and overcame a lot of them.

"It's a long season but at the same time I'm having fun and playing a lot more. Everyone is faster, strong, a lot of injuries, and you never know when you're going to play. There are a lot of factors and I just love it. I love playing football and glad to be in Indy," he said.

Despite the rookie struggles, Pitcock feels as if he is coming of age quickly by playing more and learning all the veteran tricks of the trade while in the trenches.
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January 11, 2008

Colts rookies not anxious about playoffs
Told by veterans that it's a new level, 1st-year players say it won't intimidate them

By Phillip B. Wilson
[email protected]

They have played in big games before, but it was college, not exactly what Indianapolis Colts rookies are about to experience in the playoffs.


The NFL postseason is a more intense animal.
"You're still a rookie," defensive end Robert Mathis advised Quinn Pitcock recently as the 24-year-old defensive tackle spoke confidently about being ready for the playoffs.

Advice can be tricky. Rookies are expected to be mindful of it so they aren't caught off guard, but veterans don't want them overwhelmed by the unknown.

"You've got to be careful about spooking them a little bit," quarterback Peyton Manning said. "Everybody has a different way of getting prepared. Sometimes you can tell somebody, 'Oh, it's so different,' and the guy doesn't go out there and play like he normally would. I always say give it the respect it deserves, but don't overdo it."

This time last year, Pitcock and rookie receiver Anthony Gonzalez were playing for a national title with Ohio State. Gonzalez, a first-round selection, has started eight games for the injured Marvin Harrison. Pitcock, a third-round pick, has seen increasing playing time in the tackle rotation the past two months.

"I have heard those exact words: 'We all know you've been in big games, but it's still a different story once the playoffs come,' " Pitcock said. "I am a rookie but I'm not nervous for some reason. I study enough film and work hard enough that I'm confident I can do my job."
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Colts rookies not anxious about playoffs | IndyStar.com
 
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Wednesday, June 25
A LEARNING EXPERIENCE
By John Oehser - Colts.com

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Pitcock Looks Ahead After Improving During Rookie 2007 Season

INDIANAPOLIS ? For Quinn Pitcock, the last year has been about learning.
Pitcock, a defensive tackle and a third-round selection by the Colts in the 2007 NFL Draft, said he learned in the past year what it took to make an impact in the NFL.

He learned about playing through injuries.

He learned the difference between college and professional football.

And mostly, Pitcock said he learned a lesson in the Colts? last game of last season.

In that game, Pitcock narrowly missed a tackle on Chargers running back Darren Sproles. The play became a long touchdown for San Diego and the game became a 28-24 season-ending loss for the Colts in an AFC Divisional playoff.

It also became a lesson for Pitcock.

?I dove and I was a shoestring away from it,? Pitcock said during the Colts? recent organized team activities, 14 days of onfield work that concluded in mid-June at the team?s training facility. ?That could have been a big difference in the game and our season.

?Just things like that ? I have to get faster and react quicker.?

Pitcock, who played collegiately at Ohio State University, began learning early last season the NFL isn?t always easy. He missed the early part of training camp with an injury, which he said slowed his progress.

After that, he worked his way into being a key part of the defensive line rotation.

Pitcock played sparingly early in the season, then saw extensive action late, starting one of nine games and registering 1.5 sacks and 24 tackles, seven solos.

?The plays that he played were as impressive as anybody,? Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy said. ?The more he plays, the better he?s going to get. I think he has an idea of how we play now, which was different than he played at Ohio State.?

Said Pitcock, ?I had difficulty coming in. I came in late to camp with an injury. It took a while to gain the respect of the players here. (Defensive line) Coach (John) Teerlinck was like, ?This is how we?re playing. You?re not used playing like this. We think you can do it. We see potential in you.?

?Toward the end of the year, I finally started getting more playing time. Toward the end, I was getting in and making plays.?
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?It?s still the same overall concept, but it?s played differently,? Pitcock said. ?At Ohio State, we did similar things. There are a lot more full-on stretch teams in the NFL and with the hash marks closer together, the stretch is a lot longer.

?You have to play the angles a lot differently than in college.?
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?I learned how much the game in the NFL is evolved,? Pitcock said. ?It?s almost misconceived. It?s a lot more leaner, fast guys. It really comes down to who?s in the best shape. There?s still some power running, but I had to change my whole style of playing. It took me a little while, but I felt like toward the end I was going well.

?That?s one thing I?m trying to work on again this year, is my reaction time and speed to the ball.?
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I was amazed by Quinn's transformation last year. I remember him going from getting his butt kicked against Dallas in a preseason game to really looking good against Jacksonville late in the season. He fell victim to the negative energy surrounding the Buckeyes after the Florida loss along with many others and went lower than he should have in the draft. I think he'll be a good starter in the NFL.
 
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Notes: One notable absence at training camp has been defensive tackle Quinn Pitcock, who had 23 solo tackles and 1 1/2 sacks in nine games last season after being drafted in the third round out of Ohio State. According to coach Tony Dungy, he?s tending to personal matters and there?s no timetable for his return
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Colts search for right fit | The Journal Gazette

No update on Pitcock ? Defensive tackle Quinn Pitcock was not available for the second straight day. Dungy hopes to have some information on his status early next week.

?Don?t know exactly [when Pitcock will be back]. He?s just excused for some personal things that he?s taking care of. When he gets back, he?ll be back,? Dungy said.
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Terre Haute News, Terre Haute, Indiana- TribStar.com - Camp Scene: Sanders confident he’ll be delivering hits by September

Though DT Quinn Pitcock was excused for personal reasons, a tipster tells us that Pitcock has no desire to play, and that he was on his way to camp on Thursday and turned his car around.
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I've been told playing defensive tackle is one of the most emotionally draining positions to play.

It's definitely not the sexy position, and you're basically getting your ass whupped every down.

Little appreciation + heavy physical toll...
 
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Oneshot;1216385; said:
I've been told playing defensive tackle is one of the most emotionally draining positions to play.

It's definitely not the sexy position, and you're basically getting your ass whupped every down.

Little appreciation + heavy physical toll...
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Well, it's not like this is his first year playing DT.
 
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