Cushing Has [Minor] Knee Injury - Sprain, Should Be Okay for Week 1

cloudwasher · #1 08-12-2009, 06:42 PM

I'm surprised that they're putting Bentley on as the starting WLB with Cushing out instead of Adibi... Makes you wonder if the coaching staff is having some questions about Adibi's readiness to start. If the competition for regular season WLB starter has been between Diles and Adibi, this has to clearly indicate Diles is the favorite at the moment.

painekiller · #2 08-12-2009, 07:18 PM

The article said Bentley will be backing up on the left side ( weak side).

So I read the LBs depth chart as:

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

Verdell and Davis have the most to gain from this setback.

Arky · #3 08-12-2009, 07:27 PM

Time for Cushing to double up on the hyperbaric chamber....

cloudwasher · #4 08-12-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by painekiller

The article said Bentley will be backing up on the left side ( weak side).

So I read the LBs depth chart as:

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

Verdell and Davis have the most to gain from this setback.

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:

Quote:

Houston shuffled its healthy outside linebackers on Wednesday to deal with Cushing’s absence. Kubiak moved Zac Diles from the weak side to take over Cushing’s spot on the strong side. That left Kevin Bentley, who has been the backup for DeMeco Ryans in the middle, as the starter on the weak side.

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

NBT · #5 08-12-2009, 08:47 PM

I think the original post was making a mountain out of a molehill. And I think PK got it right:

WILL - Adibi
MIKE - Ryans
SAM - Bentley

painekiller · #6 08-12-2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

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

Quote:

"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.

painekiller · #7 08-12-2009, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by painekiller

I am going to quote the Texans Official site

When you listen Kubiak discussing Cushing injury video dated today, you can see how the press misunderstood the moves.

Kubiak told them about the change in position, not the change in depth.

Nconroe · #8 08-12-2009, 11:10 PM

The good side is all 9 LBs are getting to show their flexibility, get reps and build our depth, and all should be healthy for regular season.

Bad side I was hoping to see Cushing in action this week. we'll see, could be he only misses one game, all just speculating for now.

Sounds like Diles and June only practice outside on the grass, not in the bubble, so depth chart is different in afternoon from the morning.

Keith · #9 08-13-2009, 12:01 AM

http://www.inthebullseye.com/archive/2009/20090813.html

I hope the early bulking isn't causing the problem here. It's only a sprain, and to jump ahead here is probably silly, but I'm still scared nonetheless.

Bigtinylittle · #10 08-13-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nconroe

The good side is all 9 LBs are getting to show their flexibility, get reps and build our depth, and all should be healthy for regular season.

Bad side I was hoping to see Cushing in action this week. we'll see, could be he only misses one game, all just speculating for now.

Sounds like Diles and June only practice outside on the grass, not in the bubble, so depth chart is different in afternoon from the morning.

Depth charts are sometimes misleading. When a man goes out, suddenly a player switches position and the number two man is still number two.

cadams · #11 08-13-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

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

The AP article is wrong

papabear · #12 08-13-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by painekiller

Verdell and Davis have the most to gain from this setback.

I was really surprised at how short Davis looked. He looks pretty solid though and seems to play with a fire. Verdell seemed to have pretty good size but he looked really stiff to me.

NBT · #13 08-13-2009, 03:37 PM

Bottom line: It's nice to finally have LB depth.

mussop · #14 08-13-2009, 07:58 PM

Will someone please change the thread title.

popanot · #15 08-13-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mussop

Will someone please change the thread title.

Yeah, I'm on vacation with no Houston news and nearly had a frickin heart attack when I read the thread title.

I still check the thread when I can to make sure it's not true.

WMH · #16 08-13-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mussop

Will someone please change the thread title.

Tried, but it won't let me. Keith, help?

It should read:
"In effort to drive ratings, and grab attention, Sports Radio 610's idiot broadcaster Matt Jackson reports that Brian Cushing Has a Major Knee Injury"

My bad guys. Didn't mean to spook anyone, just posted what I heard.