Brian Cushing

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Word is Alex Mack is moving up toward the top of the Redskins draft board, for what it's worth. Remember it's still early

That is music to my ears!

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

That is music to my ears!

I would pick Mack with the 13th pick, in my opinion he's worth it. It's funny how in the old days the C was what a LT is now considered, invaluable!! I still say that as the QB of the OL, that this guy will make our OL better all around.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

I would pick Mack with the 13th pick, in my opinion he's worth it. It's funny how in the old days the C was what a LT is now considered, invaluable!! I still say that as the QB of the OL, that this guy will make our OL better all around.

Kiper has him being picked at the bottom of the first round.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Kiper has him being picked at the bottom of the first round.

I know. Those so called experts sometimes don't squat, Brian Bosworth, Mandarich, Couch, etc. I have a gut feeling about Mack, kinda reminds me Dermonti Dawson.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Kiper has him being picked at the bottom of the first round.

Don Banks has Cushing at 14 while Rey Maualuga goes to the Broncos @ 12. Curry is in the top ten. Don't want to sound like a broken record here but i just don't see the appeal of Cushing w/ the durability issue and all.

... being that OL and LB are really the biggest needs for us (disregarding FA at this point) @ 13 we should be able to draft a game-changer at one of the two spots. There are 3 O tackles and the 2 LBs looking like early 1st round talent (leaving Cushing out)... be very, very nice if one of those fell to us. We could address the other position in FA.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Don Banks has Cushing at 14 while Rey Maualuga goes to the Broncos @ 12. Curry is in the top ten. Don't want to sound like a broken record here but i just don't see the appeal of Cushing w/ the durability issue and all.

... being that OL and LB are really the biggest needs for us (disregarding FA at this point) @ 13 we should be able to draft a game-changer at one of the two spots. There are 3 O tackles and the 2 LBs looking like early 1st round talent (leaving Cushing out)... be very, very nice if one of those fell to us. We could address the other position in FA.

Lol, if it's durability issues then we're on top of it. Bring him in ASAP.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Kiper has him being picked at the bottom of the first round.

Kiper also has Dirty Sanchez going to the chiefs at three overall.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

I would pick Mack with the 13th pick, in my opinion he's worth it. It's funny how in the old days the C was what a LT is now considered, invaluable!! I still say that as the QB of the OL, that this guy will make our OL better all around.

I read somewhere that the Steelers would'nt pass on him because they know the value of a good center. Remember Mike Webster? I'm with you SFREDSKIN, I'd take him at 13 too. Although he didn't agree with taking him at 13, GTripp mentioned in another thread how much better we would be able to run up the middle with Mack at center. It would also be nice for JC to have a pocket to run up into if he were pressured from the outside. I feel this guy will be better than good. I think he'll become the best at his position in the NFL. He's been compared to Matt Birk of the Vikings. I think we end up regretting it if we don't take him.

[theJBexperience]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I read somewhere that the Steelers would'nt pass on him because they know the value of a good center. Remember Mike Webster? I'm with you SFREDSKIN, I'd take him at 13 too. Although he didn't agree with taking him at 13, GTripp mentioned in another thread how much better we would be able to run up the middle with Mack at center. It would also be nice for JC to have a pocket to run up into if he were pressured from the outside. I feel this guy will be better than good. I think he'll become the best at his position in the NFL. He's been compared to Matt Birk of the Vikings. I think we end up regretting it if we don't take him.

I agree Alex Mack is definitely a solid pick. I was hoping we could trade down and still get him, but I don't think that will happen now. Does the Redskins' FO realize that Casey Rabach's play has declined significantly and needs to be replaced?

And about Cushing, doesn't he benefit from playing alongside a guy like Rey Maualuga?

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by theJBexperience

I agree Alex Mack is definitely a solid pick. I was hoping we could trade down and still get him, but I don't think that will happen now. Does the Redskins' FO realize that Casey Rabach's play has declined significantly and needs to be replaced?

And about Cushing, doesn't he benefit from playing alongside a guy like Rey Maualuga?

I think Cushing would also benefit from playing alongside a guy like London Fletcher.

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by theJBexperience

And about Cushing, doesn't he benefit from playing alongside a guy like Rey Maualuga?

I actually think it was the other way around... Cushing rarely missed his assignments and covered the other backers when they missed theirs. There's a reason the coaches let Rey fly around and make those highlight hits.