Linebacker Offers ‘Cush’-y feel to Houston Texans defense

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Published: May 25, 2009

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... activities, eyes were definitely on the top prize.

"He's pretty ready to go," Texans head coach Gary Kubiak relayed to team insiders after getting a first-hand look at his first round pick. "We’re just excited about him. Getting him out here and getting him to work, and having him here in the city of Houston is exciting for everybody, including this guy."

This guy is University of Southern California linebacker Brian Cushing, whom the Texans selected with the No. 15 pick in last month's NFL draft. Cushing became Houston's fifth defensive first round pick in the organization's eight-year history. The Texans have chosen a defensive player with their first pick in five of the last six years.

Here's why:

Since 2003, the team's second year in the league, Houston has finished no higher than 22nd in the NFL in total defense. In two of those seasons, the Texans' defense ranked 31st in the 32-team league.

After selecting quarterback David C...

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