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

[NBT]

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]

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

"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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[mussop]

Will someone please change the thread title.

[popanot]

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]

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.

[Keith]

Originally Posted by mussop

Will someone please change the thread title.

Originally Posted by popanot

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.

Originally Posted by WMH

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

No worries. I usually do some minor thread title clean-up from time to time and just missed this one.

...so please don't send me any hospital bills.

[nunusguy]

Cushing, who suffered a sprained knee three weeks ago, might not play in Friday's preseason game at Tampa, meaning the first time he steps onto the field in an NFL game could be the Sept. 13 season opener against the Jets.
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“We'll have to see what happens,” Texans coach Gary Kubiak said. “To think that a guy like that could start on opening day and play 70 plays is pretty farfetched, but I think this kid is capable of going in there and helping us be successful that day so we've just got to go about it the right way.”
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...t/6598250.html
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I'm with the Chrons Solomom on this one, lets just ease him into the lineup and not worry about cramming-in some kind of "dry-run" in the exhibition season if he's not ready. My real concern is that he is reinjured on his initial return to action and just doesn't regain form and sputters all year without making a substantial contribution to the D.
If we have to wait to even mid-year then do it though I know Kubiak is already feeling lots of pressure.

[Nconroe]

I think they plan to let him practice today and tomorrow, and then decide when he's ready, but for sure err on the side of caution, long term.

[Mike]

They are going to practice him in full pads to get in some work and take it from there. From Kubes presser yesterday, sounds like they are being cautious with him and that he is healthy enough to play.

I think Zac is going to move to the will. X has not impressed and Kubes sounded a bit down about his play. Cush probably not ready to take the full load of snaps for an entire game, so I imagine we will see a rotation with Zac splitting time at the will and sam.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by Mike

X has not impressed and Kubes sounded a bit down about his play.

Yep and if I'm reading between the lines correctly, Adibi is deeply in the doghouse. Sounded like it was mostly his error on the Mike Bell run and after being schooled on it in practice, he did basically the same thing on the Adrian Peterson run. Might take him a while to work his way out of the doghouse....

But back to Cushing, sounds like he's ready (even if the coaches aren't) and I hope they at least give him a taste against Tampa Bay...

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Mike

I think Zac is going to move to the will. X has not impressed and Kubes sounded a bit down about his play.

The Houston Texans have informed Zac Diles that he has won the starting job at weakside linebacker, according to a league source.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...inebacker.html

[Mike]

Hard to give out good grades or game balls for anyone after that performance, but IMO Cush played fine considering this was his fist live action in awhile. He seemed active and made some plays at the LOS. Glad to see they pulled him in the 4th when things were out of hand and give Bentley some reps.

[Nconroe]

Agree, Cushing seemed one of few who held up their position. He matched Demeco in team high sacks.