Brian Cushing, LB - Round 1, 15th Overall

Keith · #1 04-25-2009, 04:46 PM

Soooo.... let's hear it.

Nconroe · #2 04-25-2009, 04:47 PM

I think we now got a stronger LB core. And we needed it. ok

popanot · #3 04-25-2009, 04:50 PM

Not surprising, really. I hope he's the best USC LB in the draft.

jcp · #4 04-25-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith

Soooo.... let's hear it.

just can't get excited about him...guess we'll see on the football field

Arky · #5 04-25-2009, 04:51 PM

First of the USC linebackers taken. I'm OK with it. He should be startin' and seeing heavy action...

TexanJedi · #6 04-25-2009, 04:53 PM

Wait and see from me.

TexanJedi · #7 04-25-2009, 04:55 PM

Rick Smith on the radio saying he was the guy they targeted all along and he will play Sam.

jwallace262 · #8 04-25-2009, 04:59 PM

Not exactly what i was hoping for but a very good choice indeed

jcp · #9 04-25-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TexanJedi

Rick Smith on the radio saying he was the guy they targeted all along and he will play Sam.

considering they only took 5min i have to believe it.

woulda preferred a trade down, but...if he meets their expectations he can't help but improve the LB position

Warren · #10 04-25-2009, 05:07 PM

I preferred Matthews but I have to be honest and admit part of that was because of his name.

Cushing looks like a good player who plays hard and is a Sam all the way. The thing that concerns me is his durability, and that he's such a big weightroom guy that he's not as flexible and his body can't take the beating that comes with throwing that extra bulk around. If he can stay on the field, I think he'll be a nice addition.

popanot · #11 04-25-2009, 05:16 PM

Dayum... Cleveland's stockpiling picks and players at a crazy rate!

nunusguy · #12 04-25-2009, 05:20 PM

It would have been more exciting had they taken somebody like Beanie or the Mizzou WR, but we need more help on defense so I suppose this is a more practical choice. I imagine the Texans were hoping Jenkins made it by NOLA ?
My biggest concern about this guy is all these reports about him not being on the field in passing situations ?

papabear · #13 04-25-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Warren

The thing that concerns me is his durability, and that he's such a big weightroom guy that he's not as flexible and his body can't take the beating that comes with throwing that extra bulk around. If he can stay on the field, I think he'll be a nice addition.

maybe our new S&C coach's yoga problem will help