Will we see a decline in Brian Cushing's monster performances?

[nunusguy]

Cushing is playing @ 'bout 15 lbs lighter this year than past seasons in the NFL (high 240s vs previously in low 260s). What's the explanation (if provided by Cushing or the team) for his new weight this season and what's the thinking about Cushings performance at the new weight ? And is it an advantage or disadvantage playing out of his new position as a 3-4 ILB ?

[angrydre]

I don't have an explanation, but if I had to guess, he'd say the same, "I wanted to be quicker. I haven't lost any strength, blah blah blah" that they all say. As for advantage/disadvantage, I feel like calling Ray Lewis the prototype 3-4 inside 'backer is pretty safe, so it feels like dropping the weight would be a disadvantage. However, he's an absolute monster that drips his own blood in Darren McFadden's face, so I really can't say anything but, "Do your thing, Cush."