Brian Cushing: Rookie of the Year

by SATexan on Nov 12, 2009 4:57 PM CST

Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders, whose opinion I highly respect, went over the midseason numbers of all the rookies and had this to say about Brain Cushing:

Brian Cushing of Houston is the Defensive Rookie of the Year. I'm a big fan of Aaron Curry, and Ray Maualuga is a big part of Cincinnati's surprise season, but honestly, it isn't close, and there aren't any offensive rookies who can match Cushing either.

While Texans fans have been thinking DROY for Cushing for a while, it's good to hear recognition from non-Texans sources as well. Follow the link for analysis of Cushing's numbers compared to other players.

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I love this post!

His wild-fire intensity is what has gotten him this far, i still think he has to work on his coverage skills. Granted Dallas Clark is a Top-Ten TE, but Cush got SCHOOLED last Sunday.

by Cougsfan on Nov 12, 2009 6:07 PM CST reply actions

Not really Cush's fault

He should’ve either not been on Clark or been jamming him at the line. Yes, he does still need plenty of work in coverage, but he’s been making plays.

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 12, 2009 6:43 PM CST up reply actions

Cap'n Meco

Should have been telling him where to go….

I suppose if all of the stars, moons and planets align it could be possible, but what are the chances of that?

by Rip Jersey on Nov 12, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions

More jamming at the line, please.

In fact, teach everybody on the entire defense how to do that. I can’t really imagine a time you wouldn’t want to do it. 90% of the QBs in football are going to stick it to you if you let them play a rhythm game with their receivers.

by Nashmeister on Nov 13, 2009 4:16 AM CST up reply actions

A link of one of those comments

Here

You can't fix Dumb

by Texans-Brocos on Nov 12, 2009 8:41 PM CST reply actions

That site has stopped passing the smell test for me

Chris Myers has a positive rating.

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by riversmccown on Nov 13, 2009 12:38 PM CST up reply actions

?

Is it for number of times pancaked by a defender?

If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?

by Shake on Nov 13, 2009 12:48 PM CST up reply actions

Did you see the Duane Brown rank???

And also here:

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/13/between-the-lines-whos-allowing-the-most-sacks/#cont

Wow. Just wow.

Note to self: Insert something witty here.

by bigfatdrunk on Nov 13, 2009 1:08 PM CST up reply actions

keep that depressing shit out of here

You can't fix Dumb

by Texans-Brocos on Nov 13, 2009 1:16 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed

I noticed that a lot of Schaub’s sacks seem to be coming after holding on too long in the pocket. Latest example was the one Brown gave up to Freeney on Sunday.

If the Treasury Secretary doesn't have to pay taxes, then why do I?

by Shake on Nov 13, 2009 1:17 PM CST up reply actions