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Texans draft 2014

The Trojans did line up with 3 DLs some, but on very few snaps.
I watched nearly 20 of their games the two years prior to 'em LB entering the draft.

Cushing played a vast majority on the outside.
I'm not even sure if he ever lined up in the middle at the second level.
My memory might be faulty; there's always a chance of that, but I think that probability is quite low.
 
76Texan said:
The Trojans did line up with 3 DLs some, but on very few snaps.
I watched nearly 20 of their games the two years prior to 'em LB entering the draft.

Cushing played a vast majority on the outside.
I'm not even sure if he ever lined up in the middle at the second level.
My memory might be faulty; there's always a chance of that, but I think that probability is quite low.
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You're right. Cushing played SLB primarily. In 2007 USC created the Elephant (hybrid) position in order to get Matthews on the field because he was that good as he was backing up Keith Rivers at the time (Rivers a Top 10 draft pick). Because of the success they stayed with it in 2008. In the 4-3 Matthews played DE and in the 3-4 he played ROLB. When USC was in a 4-3 in some passing situations Kaluka Maiava would come in for Cushing. The Trojans when in a 3-4, LBs would line up, Maiava-Cushing-Maualaga-Matthews. Actually to be more technically correct Carroll used a 5-2 much like Wade's D with Matthews on the End standing up and Cushing and Maualaga were the 2. Much like the way Carroll is using Bruce Irvin in Seattle. The 2008 USC Defense is considered one of the best defenses of all time.
 
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Texian said:
Frank Bush made the decision to draft Cushing early in that season.
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Ah, I see. You are one of those people who thinks they have a magic 8-ball that shows them the inner workings of every Texans' decision.

PS - my opinions have nothing to do with optimism. Your slinging that around toward those who disagree with you is just a poor attempt at a bullying rhetorical device.
 
infantrycak said:
Ah, I see. You are one of those people who thinks they have a magic 8-ball that shows them the inner workings of every Texans' decision.

PS - my opinions have nothing to do with optimism. Your slinging that around toward those who disagree with you is just a poor attempt at a bullying rhetorical device.
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NO! I have already linked a video of Frank Bush saying he knew early in the season that he wanted Cushing and he would be the pick if Cush was available. There was no magic 8 ball. You're the one that resorts to name calling and outlandish comments (total BS) without any logic, reasoning or explanation whatsoever to support your excuses or argument.

Those with tunnel vision never see the other side of logic. They see truth, logic and deductive reasoning as bullying rhetorical devices and their own excuses are never backed up with any reasonable explanations. The fact that you don't see yourself as overly optimistic or that your attitude towards the Texans is they can do no wrong is similar to a greedy or spoiled person not thinking they're are greedy or spoiled. You may not see yourself as such but you definitely talk the talk and walk the walk of a Die Hard, Overly Optimistic, Texans can do no wrong fan. And there is nothing wrong with that.
 
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You're right. Cushing played SLB primarily. In 2007 USC created the Elephant (hybrid) position in order to get Matthews on the field because he was that good as he was backing up Keith Rivers at the time (Rivers a Top 10 draft pick). Because of the success they stayed with it in 2008. In the 4-3 Matthews played DE and in the 3-4 he played ROLB. When USC was in a 4-3 in some passing situations Kaluka Maiava would come in for Cushing. The Trojans when in a 3-4, LBs would line up, Maiava-Cushing-Maualaga-Matthews. Actually to be more technically correct Carroll used a 5-2 much like Wade's D with Matthews on the End standing up and Cushing and Maualaga were the 2. Much like the way Carroll is using Bruce Irvin in Seattle. The 2008 USC Defense is considered one of the best defenses of all time.
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This is accurate from what I watched too, never considered USC defense one of best ever, but certainly had the tools & in mix for best in country that year.
 
OT unless Williams shows something for next year. We need something behind Duane and Newton is getting shredded.
 
Cush played multiple positions through out his tenure at USC
He was their best defender plain and simple

Which shows till this day

He played Weak and Strongside
He could play middle but didn't need too
He played OLB/DE
Elephant hybrid role.

he is a true defender plug and play

I wanted him from the get go and pleased we got him
He is better than Matthews then and now
That year it was Cushing or Matthews
Couldn't go wrong really but I preferred Cushing and glad we got him and I would make the same pick till this day
 
Rock N Randy said:
Cush played multiple positions through out his tenure at USC
He was their best defender plain and simple

Which shows till this day

He played Weak and Strongside
He could play middle but didn't need too
He played OLB/DE
Elephant hybrid role.

he is a true defender plug and play

I wanted him from the get go and pleased we got him
He is better than Matthews then and now
That year it was Cushing or Matthews
Couldn't go wrong really but I preferred Cushing and glad we got him and I would make the same pick till this day
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Give me an ILB that can cover in late 2nd or third to watch. I have UCONN's Yawin Smallwood in 2nd round now. Hope to watch him against Buffalo tomorrow afternoon.
 
badboy said:
Give me an ILB that can cover in late 2nd or third to watch. I have UCONN's Yawin Smallwood in 2nd round now. Hope to watch him against Buffalo tomorrow afternoon.
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Why the 2nd RD? I'm all in on CJ Mosley from Bama he will be a pro bowler I was all in last year but he returned surprisingly as a top 15 pick.
Defenders are abundant in this years draft and a few backers will drop

A few others I really like AJ Johnson from Tenn and Christian Jones from FSU.
Both Johnson&Jones are ranked in the 2nd RD currently. Another name is Andrew Jackson from Westren Kentucky is another impressive inside back but unlike the other 3 I mentioned he can not cover he is a thick, down hill, wrecking ball. Strictly a 1st&2nd down inside backer but A backer of value and skill that will be desirable because what he does even though limited he does so well.

Mosley is the leader of the best defense and is pro ready and pro coached and is a do it all inside out and multiple formations
Basically it doesn't matter what scheme what formation anything... Mosley will play and play well and lead on all downs.
Johnson&Jones are similar I prefer Johnson both are hustle guys and are sideline too sideline backers and both can handle the middle weather attacking the line and filling the gaps or disguising and back pelting out and covering
Both are very athletic and dynamic

Mosley is the cream of the crop though but Johnson&Jones can get the job done. I don't know how they will fair in a 3-4 scheme though jones is a little on the small side with height and weight I prefer for my 34IlB same with Johnson but I think Johnson can handle it he is a little nasty and kind of badger like
I think Johnson would find a way too get the job done and both can add weight and get bigger
 
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