Brian Cushing

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

That is music to my ears!

I would pick Mack with the 13th pick, in my opinion he's worth it. It's funny how in the old days the C was what a LT is now considered, invaluable!! I still say that as the QB of the OL, that this guy will make our OL better all around.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

I would pick Mack with the 13th pick, in my opinion he's worth it. It's funny how in the old days the C was what a LT is now considered, invaluable!! I still say that as the QB of the OL, that this guy will make our OL better all around.

Kiper has him being picked at the bottom of the first round.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Kiper has him being picked at the bottom of the first round.

I know. Those so called experts sometimes don't squat, Brian Bosworth, Mandarich, Couch, etc. I have a gut feeling about Mack, kinda reminds me Dermonti Dawson.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Kiper has him being picked at the bottom of the first round.

Don Banks has Cushing at 14 while Rey Maualuga goes to the Broncos @ 12. Curry is in the top ten. Don't want to sound like a broken record here but i just don't see the appeal of Cushing w/ the durability issue and all.

... being that OL and LB are really the biggest needs for us (disregarding FA at this point) @ 13 we should be able to draft a game-changer at one of the two spots. There are 3 O tackles and the 2 LBs looking like early 1st round talent (leaving Cushing out)... be very, very nice if one of those fell to us. We could address the other position in FA.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Kiper has him being picked at the bottom of the first round.

Kiper also has Dirty Sanchez going to the chiefs at three overall.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

I would pick Mack with the 13th pick, in my opinion he's worth it. It's funny how in the old days the C was what a LT is now considered, invaluable!! I still say that as the QB of the OL, that this guy will make our OL better all around.

I read somewhere that the Steelers would'nt pass on him because they know the value of a good center. Remember Mike Webster? I'm with you SFREDSKIN, I'd take him at 13 too. Although he didn't agree with taking him at 13, GTripp mentioned in another thread how much better we would be able to run up the middle with Mack at center. It would also be nice for JC to have a pocket to run up into if he were pressured from the outside. I feel this guy will be better than good. I think he'll become the best at his position in the NFL. He's been compared to Matt Birk of the Vikings. I think we end up regretting it if we don't take him.

[theJBexperience]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I read somewhere that the Steelers would'nt pass on him because they know the value of a good center. Remember Mike Webster? I'm with you SFREDSKIN, I'd take him at 13 too. Although he didn't agree with taking him at 13, GTripp mentioned in another thread how much better we would be able to run up the middle with Mack at center. It would also be nice for JC to have a pocket to run up into if he were pressured from the outside. I feel this guy will be better than good. I think he'll become the best at his position in the NFL. He's been compared to Matt Birk of the Vikings. I think we end up regretting it if we don't take him.

I agree Alex Mack is definitely a solid pick. I was hoping we could trade down and still get him, but I don't think that will happen now. Does the Redskins' FO realize that Casey Rabach's play has declined significantly and needs to be replaced?

And about Cushing, doesn't he benefit from playing alongside a guy like Rey Maualuga?

[SmootSmack]

I concur Scud

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I concur Scud

It would have to be a trade down actually, because 13 is way too high, we don't have a 2nd round pick, and he almost certainly won't be around when we pick in the 3rd.

I'm just happy to hear that O-lineman are on the top of our draft board. Phew.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by GMScud

It would have to be a trade down actually, because 13 is way too high, we don't have a 2nd round pick, and he almost certainly won't be around when we pick in the 3rd.

I'm just happy to hear that O-lineman are on the top of our draft board. Phew.

Agreed. Last year the FO talked a lot about getting a wideout, and they did. So if this pattern stands, our first pick will be a o-lineman.

[skinsfan77]

That"s what I've been saying all year long, we need a real playmaker on D! we need a guy who can take the game over aka Ray Lewis.You just don"t pass on a "BEAST" !


"5 in a row or we don"t go " the sign of a lifetime !

[dmek25]

Originally Posted by skinsfan77

That"s what I've been saying all year long, we need a real playmaker on D! we need a guy who can take the game over aka Ray Lewis.You just don"t pass on a "BEAST" !


"5 in a row or we don"t go " the sign of a lifetime !

this is a word that makes me laugh. every year someones so called "beast" is another mans scrub. thrown around way too much

[warriorzpath]

Cushing, going by the clip, looks like a helluva player. He's as explosive as anyone I've seen going through the gaps and saying he looks like a tackling machine is an understatement.

My only concern with him is- his low sack and turnover production. I don't get caught up with stats too much, but I pay attention to these stats - when assessing playmaking abilities. I would like to pick up a player in this spot and foregoing need- to be able to cause turnovers and get to the quarterback. But he's still a helluva player, IMO.

I'd say if you think you are over-reaching for a defensive and offensive lineman at 13, then he may be a viable option. Especially at defensive tackle, because he may be able to add to the team some of the run-support skills that a playmaking d-tackle would bring.

[holcknowsbest]

only message board i have ever been on that cares about grammar. seriously? i will try to please the english majors out there next time. most of the stuff that they post is gramatically correct. thanks english major for telling us about your higher education. go write a poem pal. name calling on a message board is part of the fun, you are rediculous getting your panties in knot over something to do with grammar on a message board.......texting is not gramatically correct either but you text message to people everyday. i will try to please you though in the future bill shakesphere.

[SOUL-SKINS]

Originally Posted by holcknowsbest

only message board i have ever been on that cares about grammar. seriously? i will try to please the english majors out there next time. most of the stuff that they post is gramatically correct. thanks english major for telling us about your higher education. go write a poem pal. name calling on a message board is part of the fun, you are rediculous getting your panties in knot over something to do with grammar on a message board.......texting is not gramatically correct either but you text message to people everyday. i will try to please you though in the future bill shakesphere.

Dude, I don't think you're latest paragraph is helping you're case.