Once upon a time the Houston Texans had one of the best defenses in the NFL. These units were anchored for years by one of the more feared linebackers in the league, Brian Cushing.
Say what you will about the embattled player, but #56 brought a nastiness and aggression to the team that made opposing offenses, and sometimes fellow Texans (See: Alfred Blue) fear going anywhere near Cushing’s spot on the field. Along with Demeco Ryans, J.J. Watt and several other key players, the Texans were known for their stout defenses.
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Sadly, those days are gone.