Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing is expected to take on more of a leadership role following the departure of LB DeMeco Ryans to the Philadelphia Eagles in the offseason. ‘I think so. And that’s completely fine with me,’ Cushing said. ‘I feel that last year really prepped me for a leadership role. Leaning from a guy like him for three years, he kind of just groomed me. It wasn’t so much intentional. It’s just the kind of player he is, he gives you a leadership sense, he has a certain character about him. He got me ready.’
Texans | Brian Cushing should emerge as a leader