CBS: Texans To Release Cushing

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Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Depends on whether you define edge rushers as linebackers. If so, Whitney Mercilus is probably the best but Clowney could be better with another year or two of production.

If not, what is Cushing's competition? Jay Foreman? Kailee Wong? That is like being the prettiest girl in Rhode Island.

In addition, the Texans already have two ILBs in McKinney and Chamberlain so he won't be missed.

At this point I'd take Cushing over Mercilous. Cushing had a 2 year or so stretch as maybe the best MLB in football, and definitely the most violent. He cleaned off piles and friendly fired teammates in a frightening way. When he was at his peak he was a terror who the other 21 guys on the field had to keep their eyes peeled for. Mercilous could pass him, but probably not before he is himself passed by Clowney.