Brian Cushing, LB - Round 1, 15th Overall

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

I can't blame McClain, which is a natural follow-up from any fan and you'd certainly expect any guy that's supposed to be covering the team to ask that question. If any other "sports writers" were in the conference they must have been fast asleep if they ask.

BTW, I knew exactly who he was talking about before he said the name and I'm sure you did to - bad-azz Polack LB, Broncos only had one of those.

If I knew and you knew, perhaps every other sports writer knew, including McClain who Bush was referring to. Again, I understand the motivation to ask the follow-up. Unfortunately, some people can't determine when to step back and consider the bigger picture. McClain went for the "kill" when he asked that question, when it was clear that Bush was making a comparison that was detrimental towards Cushing even when he wasn't meaning to.

[Arky]

Came across these short videos of Cushing and his athleticism...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46veN24X6bk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n9NVjpyg0w

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Arky

Came across these short videos of Cushing and his athleticism...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46veN24X6bk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n9NVjpyg0w

First one's inpressive.

[Nconroe]

At HoustonTexans.com have five videos up about Brian Cushing, all quite positive. I think we got an excellent linebacker prospect who will help bring our defense to the next level.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Roy P

If I knew and you knew, perhaps every other sports writer knew, including McClain who Bush was referring to. Again, I understand the motivation to ask the follow-up. Unfortunately, some people can't determine when to step back and consider the bigger picture. McClain went for the "kill" when he asked that question, when it was clear that Bush was making a comparison that was detrimental towards Cushing even when he wasn't meaning to.

If you're complaining about McClain not being a Texans' "team guy" or not taking the high road, apparently you forgot who's paying his bills ?
Ok here's some news RP, it's not the Houston Texans its the Houston Chronicle and the Chron is having some real tough times economically speaking these days and McClain may be feeling a little insecure job wise.
So I'm not a bit surprised he wouldn't swing at that big fat softball the DC offered up to him because he especially wants to maximize the readership of his columns these days, both in print and electronically. And comparisons between our rookie LB and the controversial former former Bronco LB is the kind of provokative story that sells papers.
On the other hand I think Bush was actually paying Cushing a compliment, though he obviously forgot temporarily that cuts both ways: live and learn.