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Texans release Brian Cushing

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by J.R., Feb 18, 2018.

  1. clutch citizen

    clutch citizen Contributing Member

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    I read this hearing Riley’s voice in my head
     
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  2. texian

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    What does skin color have to do with anything?
     
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    See ya juicer. He was using roids since HS.
     
  4. lnchan

    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard

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    And "overtrained" when off of it.
     
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    Folks can say what they want, but Cushing at one point was a tremendous LB for the Texans and was the fiery leader we needed at times. The injuries he sustained in back-to-back years were because he was playing hard--Jet OL dirty cut block and Jamal Charles low block crushed him. Roids didn't do that.

    The INT he made against SD a few years back was one of the most athletic plays I've ever seen an ILB make.

    This is a football decision and if he goes anywhere it should be as a rush OLB. Good luck BC and thanks for the memories!
     
  6. leroy

    leroy Contributing Member

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    He had his moments as a Texan but his career was done before this season. Once he got popped for the 2nd time, they should have released him.
     
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    macho GRANDE Elvis, was a hero to most but................

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    Definitely a nice catch but calling it one of the most athletic plays by a ILB seems like a stretch. It was a pretty standard diving catch regardless of position. The timing of it is what made it special IMHO.
     
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    IIRC we saved more money waiting until after the season to release him. But I agree otherwise.

    Wonder if the Texans would give Derrick Johnson a look as a vet to man the middle. Cole showed a lot of promise but think we could use a vet on top of Mercilus alongside him and Cunningham.
     
  9. texian

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    I don’t know his injury history, but not a bad idea to have a former big time vet to mentor the young guys.

    I was thinking maybe Avery Williamson, as he jumps off the tape for me. But he’s going to get paid big time.
     
  10. hvic

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    thanks for everything but time to let him loose
     
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    And what did they do with him traded him to get rid of him.
     
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    I hope he retires a Texan...Added to AJ on the ring of honor
     
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    Had him in mind.
     
  14. Bobbythegreat

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    Right, which was smart to do because he was being a little b**** about things and refusing to play. It's awesome that they managed to get something for him on the way out.
     
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  15. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Brown actually had value. Cushing has been bad for over 3 years.
     
  16. Houstunna

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    There's a new sheriff in town. - Imgur.gif [​IMG]


    New sheriff in town
     
  17. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    We'll miss his HIGH ENERGY, insightful, enthusiastic, groundbreaking 1on1's with Charlie Pallilo. :rolleyes:
     
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    About DAMN time...in typical Texan fashion they always do things years after they should've already been done SMH
     
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  20. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Considering he was twice caught and suspended for banned substances, he has no business in any ring of honor. Perhaps once could be forgiven as an honest mistake. Twice becomes a pattern and raises suspicion on his entire career.
     

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