07-Nov-2009 18:42pm
 
Brian Cushing
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#56 Brian Cushing
 Pos: Linebacker
NFL Team: HOU
Injury: Probable
Injury Type: foot
Experience: 0
College: USC
Height: 75
Weight: 260
Born: 1/24/1987
SUMMARY
Despite having one of the elite pass rushers in the game (Mario Williams), the Texans still managed just 25 sacks. Williams gets little support. There were just two other players on the team last year that had more than a sack. The Texans will need to get some production from end Antonio Smith and tackle Amobi Okoye if this team hopes to improve defensively. Linebacker DeMeco Ryans is a star and top playmaker for the Texans. He does well in support of the run and in pass coverage. The pass defense is improving with corner back Dunta Robinson becoming a shutdown corner. The Texans boast a top return game with Jacoby Jones and Andre Davis getting most of the work. Jones had two punt returns for touchdowns last season and averaged 12.1 yards per return.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
Not a very exciting unit. They have some sack potential because of Williams, but don't have much else besides. But the secondary remains a concern and the Texans aren't likely to be great against the run. If you want some sacks and a good special teams, give the Texans a spot on your roster.
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (foot) is expected to play in the team's Week 9 game.
Source: KFFL.com
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (foot) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6, and probable for Week 9.
Source: KFFL.com
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (foot) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Source: KFFL.com
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (foot) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 30. He is listed as probable for Week 8 and will start.
Source: KFFL.com
HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (foot) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 30.
Source: KFFL.com
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (foot) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 29, but will play in Week 8.
Source: KFFL.com
CBSSports.com reports Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 6.
Source: KFFL.com
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (foot) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 16. He is listed as questionable for Week 6 but is expected to play.
Source: KFFL.com
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (illness) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 8. He is supposed to be 100 percent healthy.
Source: KFFL.com
Nick Scurfield, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 7, because of flu-like symptoms. Head coach Gary Kubiak said he believes Cushing will play in Week 5.
Source: KFFL.com
2009 Draft Guide - Def / STs
 # 1  Pittsburgh SteelersPIT  
 # 2  Philadelphia EaglesPHI Hot
 # 3  New York GiantsNYG  
 # 4  Minnesota VikingsMIN  
 # 5  Baltimore RavensBAL  
 # 6  New York JetsNYJ Sleeper
 # 7  Tennessee TitansTEN  
 # 8  Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM  
 # 9  Arizona CardinalsARI  
 # 10  Dallas CowboysDAL  
 # 11  New England PatriotsNWE  
 # 12  Indianapolis ColtsIND  
 # 13  San Diego ChargersSDG  
 # 14  Chicago BearsCHI  
 # 15  Miami DolphinsMIA  
 # 16  Green Bay PackersGNB Sleeper
 # 17  Washington RedskinsWAS  
 # 18  Carolina PanthersCAR  
 # 19  Seattle SeahawksSEA Sleeper
 # 20  San Francisco 49ersSFO  
 # 21  Buffalo BillsBUF  
 # 22  Houston TexansHOU  
 # 23  Jacksonville JaguarsJAC Cold
 # 24  Atlanta FalconsATL  
 # 25  Oakland RaidersOAK  
 # 26  New Orleans SaintsNOR  
 # 27  Cincinnati BengalsCIN  
 # 28  St. Louis RamsSTL  
 # 29  Cleveland BrownsCLE  
 # 30  Kansas City ChiefsKAN  
 # 31  Detroit LionsDET  
 # 32  Denver BroncosDEN  

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