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Originally Posted by cloudwasher

Actually, its being reported that Bentley wont be backing up on WLB, but will infact be STARTING.... this is a quote from an Associated Press article:



http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns

There's no mention of Adibi. It looks like either Bentley is impressing quite a bit or the coaches have some questions regarding Adibi and June...

So Its looking more like this for the depth chart at the moment:

WILL - Bentley, Adibi, June
MIKE - Ryans, Davis
SAM - Diles, Thompson

I am going to quote the Texans Official site

"Physically, I am where I need to be," Cushing said. "I know that. And mentally, I'm out here with the team, I'm in every meeting with these guys. I don't see myself missing too much time. I'm getting to where I need to be, I'm happy about the progress I've made and I'm understanding the defense a lot better."

Linebacker Zac Diles has moved over to the strongside with the first team in Cushing's place. Diles had a team-leading 66 tackles at that spot in 2008 until he suffered a season-ending leg injury. He was working at weakside linebacker this offseason with Xavier Adibi before Cushing's injury.

"I've played there before, so that's not anything new to me," Diles said. "I'm just looking forward to going out there and having a good time on Saturday."

With veteran linebacker Cato June hobbled with a swollen knee, the Texans also have shifted linebacker Kevin Bentley from middle linebacker to the weakside to provide depth behind Adibi.