Brian Cushing, LB - Round 1, 15th Overall

[BigBull]

Originally Posted by Roy P

I hope the Cushing improves our run defense. I think he's more athletic than Diles and because of his size, he should be able clean up behind a penetrating DLine. He's got very good measurables with and "Explosion" of 75 and my Athlete Index of 5.96 - so I am happy with that. At the Senior Bowl practice I saw him "thud" Rashad Jennings, who is not small, and totally knocked him off his feet. So, while Cushing wasn't one of "my guys" I am hopeful that he'll bring something to this defense.

I couldn't agree more and I hope he proves to be a three down player.

[Blitzwood]

I really like this pick too. He should solidify the run defense and put some pressure on QB's. Frank Bush should be ecstatic. Something about Matthews just scared the hell out of me, some was the B. Carpenter thing and some was his severe lack of playing time up until his senior year.
There was a sophmore OLB starting the first four games last year ahead of him ,IIRC.

[TheMatrix31]

I hope Cushing is the thunder to DeMeco's lightning.