Brian Cushing

[Dirtbag59]

In an attempt to help get the Peppers thread back on track I've decided to start a thread for Brian Cushing as it looks like, according to our very own Smootsmack, that the guy will be a player of interest from Vinny and Friends this offseason.

Highlights


Stats: Funny thing is upon looking at this I was like "Whoa, 177 tackles? Leet!" So keep in mind that 177 is his career total not his total for 2008.
Brian Cushing Stats, News, Photos - USC Trojans - NCAA College Football - ESPN

Overall Evaluation from Scouts Inc:
Scouts Grade: 92
Overall Ranking: 20
Position Ranking: 2

Production: 3
Height-Weight Speed: 1
Durability: 4

Instincts-Recognition: 1
Pursuit, Point of Attack: 2
Tackling: 2
Pass Rusher: 2
Pass Coverage: 2

Trait Scale
1 = Exceptional, 2 = Above Average, 3 = Average, 4 = Below Average, 5 = Marginal

[GMScud]

I personally think Cushing is a beast, but I've heard him compared to Barbie Carpenter (aka Bobby), who can't even crack the starting lineup in Dallas.

Bobby Carpenter | Ohio State, OLB : 2006 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I personally think Cushing is a beast, but I've heard him compared to Barbie Carpenter (aka Bobby), who can't even crack the starting lineup in Dallas.

Bobby Carpenter*|*Ohio State,*OLB*:*2006 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile

Yeah but i bet he would start on our team over Mcintosh and Washington

[Eknox]

he's okay but middle linebacker Rey Maualuga is the real beast ..I know we already have London , but you just can't pass up a guy who could be there for the next 8 years.. it seems like when these type of once in a lifetime players are available we are always looking for something else... except for the case of Sean Taylor RIP..

[Trample the Elderly]

I like it. I like it a lot? Will it happen? We'll have to wait and see.

[GMScud]

Every time I hear the name Cushing, I can't help but think of Jerry O'Connell playing Frank "Cush" Cushman in Jerry McGuire.

[MiraclesHappen07]

I like Cushing, but if he is as good as everyone says he is, i doubt he will be around come the 13th pick of the draft. BUt i would love to have him replace Washington

[Dirtbag59]

Mike Mayock felt like Cushing easily had the best day out of USC's 3 LB's. On top of that he sees Cushing's stock continuing to go up though I don't know where he had him initially.

[WaldSkins]

As much as I think we are weak a LB, our O-line needs to be our main focus in the draft.

[itvnetop]

I'm actually more of a fan of Cush than Rey... Cush was way more consistent outside, but he can play inside or out. Rey's definitely got potential, but the question is his field smarts.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by itvnetop

I'm actually more of a fan of Cush than Rey... Cush was way more consistent outside, but he can play inside or out. Rey's definitely got potential, but the question is his field smarts.

I hear mixed things on Rey depending on who is speaking. As for Cush, I think he's got a lot of talent and potential to be a great player in the NFL but I'm not convinced that we can get him later in the first or even early in the 2nd. Of course that means someone has to trade up with us.

I think there is a concern that the Saints are eyeing him at 14, which is possible I suppose. But if you can trade down with say Detroit and get the 20th and 33rd picks and get something like Sintim and Britton out of it (just throwing two possible names out there), I would think that's better than just Cushing

[SFREDSKIN]

The name to remember who is just as good and will be a value pick maybe in the 3rd-4th round. Zack Follett LB out of Cal Berkeley, this guy is a playmaker that has a nose for the football and is playing in the Senior bowl.

[ST21RIP]

NO WAY is this guy worthy of the 13th pick. NO WAY. He's 2nd round talent.

Remember Dallas Sartz? He had better numbers than Cushin at SC. He's now selling car insurance.

[holcknowsbest]

Originally Posted by ST21RIP

NO WAY is this guy worthy of the 13th pick. NO WAY. He's 2nd round talent.

Remember Dallas Sartz? He had better numbers than Cushin at SC. He's now selling car insurance.

you are retarded....and have know idea what talent is if you are comparing sartz and cushing...are you comparing him cause they are both white and played at usc? well i know you are so please get a clue.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by holcknowsbest

you are retarded....and have know idea what talent is if you are comparing sartz and cushing...are you comparing him cause they are both white and played at usc? well i know you are so please get a clue.

Mods I'd like to plea for a new rule: name-callers, particularly those who label others as retards, have to use correct friggin grammar in their posts or else receive a week long "ban" if such a thing exists.