Brian Cushing, LB - Round 1, 15th Overall

[Roy P]

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.