Brian Cushing

In an attempt to help get the Peppers thread back on track I've decided to start a thread for Brian Cushing as it looks like, according to our very own Smootsmack, that the guy will be a player of interest from Vinny and Friends this offseason.

Highlights
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Stats: Funny thing is upon looking at this I was like "Whoa, 177 tackles? Leet!" So keep in mind that 177 is his career total not his total for 2008.
Brian Cushing Stats, News, Photos - USC Trojans - NCAA College Football - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=174146)

Overall Evaluation from Scouts Inc:
Scouts Grade: 92
Overall Ranking: 20
Position Ranking: 2

Production: 3
Height-Weight Speed: 1
Durability: 4

Instincts-Recognition: 1
Pursuit, Point of Attack: 2
Tackling: 2
Pass Rusher: 2
Pass Coverage: 2

Trait Scale
1 = Exceptional, 2 = Above Average, 3 = Average, 4 = Below Average, 5 = Marginal

I personally think Cushing is a beast, but I've heard him compared to Barbie Carpenter (aka Bobby), who can't even crack the starting lineup in Dallas.

Bobby Carpenter | Ohio State, OLB : 2006 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=10392&draftyear=2006&genpos=OLB)

I personally think Cushing is a beast, but I've heard him compared to Barbie Carpenter (aka Bobby), who can't even crack the starting lineup in Dallas.

Bobby Carpenter*|*Ohio State,*OLB*:*2006 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile (http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=10392&draftyear=2006&genpos=OLB)

Yeah but i bet he would start on our team over Mcintosh and Washington

he's okay but middle linebacker Rey Maualuga is the real beast ..I know we already have London , but you just can't pass up a guy who could be there for the next 8 years.. it seems like when these type of once in a lifetime players are available we are always looking for something else... except for the case of Sean Taylor RIP..

I like it. I like it a lot? Will it happen? We'll have to wait and see.

Every time I hear the name Cushing, I can't help but think of Jerry O'Connell playing Frank "Cush" Cushman in Jerry McGuire.

I like Cushing, but if he is as good as everyone says he is, i doubt he will be around come the 13th pick of the draft. BUt i would love to have him replace Washington

Mike Mayock felt like Cushing easily had the best day out of USC's 3 LB's. On top of that he sees Cushing's stock continuing to go up though I don't know where he had him initially.

As much as I think we are weak a LB, our O-line needs to be our main focus in the draft.

I'm actually more of a fan of Cush than Rey... Cush was way more consistent outside, but he can play inside or out. Rey's definitely got potential, but the question is his field smarts.