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04-25-2009, 04:59 PM
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Not exactly what i was hoping for but a very good choice indeed
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04-25-2009, 05:02 PM
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woulda preferred a trade down, but...if he meets their expectations he can't help but improve the LB position
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04-25-2009, 05:07 PM
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I preferred Matthews but I have to be honest and admit part of that was because of his name.
Cushing looks like a good player who plays hard and is a Sam all the way. The thing that concerns me is his durability, and that he's such a big weightroom guy that he's not as flexible and his body can't take the beating that comes with throwing that extra bulk around. If he can stay on the field, I think he'll be a nice addition.
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04-25-2009, 05:20 PM
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It would have been more exciting had they taken somebody like Beanie or the Mizzou WR, but we need more help on defense so I suppose this is a more practical choice. I imagine the Texans were hoping Jenkins made it by NOLA ?
My biggest concern about this guy is all these reports about him not being on the field in passing situations ?
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04-25-2009, 05:26 PM
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I wuda thought Mathews, but Cushing is about the same. Only thing will be keeping him on the field.
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04-25-2009, 05:29 PM
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maybe our new S&C coach's yoga problem will help
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04-25-2009, 07:52 PM
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I am concerned about him being able to stay on the field. Also as a workout junkie his body has to be maxed out, no room for growth. Also the gym rats tend to inflexible as Warren said, that concerns me.
In his radio interview he was a little arrogant and sounds a little dumb. And as a point of order, the Texans had not talked to him. That is a trend to note in next years draft. Did anyone who watched his TV special path to draft get a good vibe on the kid?
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04-25-2009, 10:17 PM
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I expected Mathews due to the speed & coverage differences, but this guy is a typical SAM in that he stops the run well. He isn't a total liability in coverage, but not Mathews. It just depends on what the priorities are at the pick. I do like the pick.
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04-25-2009, 10:30 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_vtDlADHJo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXJt9...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_oqk...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJBYN...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTlgZ...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NppS7...eature=related I have to admit, I like how this kid tackles. He wraps the guy up and brings him down. That's something this team is in deperate need of. I'm currently not a big fan of his, but I think it's mostly due to how cocky he comes across. However, that's something this team is sorely missing as well and it may end up being one of his best traits. I'm ready for this D' to have some attitude and bad intentions.
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04-25-2009, 10:36 PM
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04-25-2009, 10:49 PM
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Gee, my top guy Everette Brown lasted until almost our 2nd round pick, so maybe I was way off base.
Behind EB was Jeremy Maclin, which I could understand the team not going with because of need. So, I don't really want to hear anything about BPA. I'd imagine Maclin is the ROY in Philly. If we were wanting a LB, Matthews made more sense to me because he can play all 3 downs. Lastly, I would have been fine with Ziggy Hood. That all being said, 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.
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04-26-2009, 02:12 AM
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That part would take mucho effort. 2. A box of hammers is more intelligent. 3. Think a less commercialized version of Brian Bosworth but with a gay little pony tail and a caveman mouth. This guy has bust written all over him. The only way he becomes a Romanowski is if the D line gets bigtime penetration....just like in college.
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04-26-2009, 02:38 AM
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 Yeah being the best lb on the best defense in the country makes me think bust also.
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04-26-2009, 08:50 AM
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I think Cushing will do very well, flexible in positions he can play, strong tackles, good pass defense, takes on blocks, team leader, long time starter, good stats and measurables, looks like has an attitude, like it, good size. I think first day went well, two guys who can help put pressure on quarterback, add team speed.
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04-26-2009, 11:52 PM
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Watch an interview and tell yourself he would upgrade your families gene pool if he married your daughter. His success on USC's defense was primarily due to the overwhelming penetration of their D line hence the reason I said he needs the same thing from our D line. He's a team player that the media has tried to spoon feed us the thought that he's some sort of superstar like Urlacher...he ain't that.
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