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For the first-time ever, HoustonTexans.com offered fans exclusive access to all of the major figures in the Texans' 2009 NFL Draft process. Scroll below to check out our one-on-one interviews with key Texans personnel, as well as two features with first-round linebacker Brian Cushing.

To access all of our draft coverage, visit Texans Draft Central.

 Monday, April 27


 With some time to digest his fourth draft as head coach of the Texans, Gary Kubiak discusses how his team improved through the draft and why the team liked linebacker Brian Cushing over the other highly regarded USC linebackers, including Clay Matthews.
 

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 Tuesday, April 28

 HoustonTexans.com was the only media outlet to mic up the team's first-round draft pick, linebacker Brian Cushing, from the time he arrived in Houston on Sunday, April 26, until the time he departed the facility. Tune in to witness Cushing's first impressions of Reliant Stadium and his introductions to players and coaches.
 

Fan Q&A | Cushing mic'd up

 Wednesday, April 29

 
In general manager Rick Smith's only one-on-one interview about the 2009 NFL Draft, he explains his decision-making process behind each draft pick as well as other information on the team's 2009 draft class.
 

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 Thursday, April 30


Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan shares his thoughts on the Texans' offense after the 2009 NFL Draft and discusses how he can use the team's multiple tight ends. He also answers questions from fans.

 

 
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 Wednesday, May 6

In our final sit-down interview, find out the specific ways in which the Texans plan to use their defensive draft picks in this interview with defensive coordinator Frank Bush. How does Bush want to utilize linebacker Brian Cushing and defensive end Connor Barwin? How do those acquisitions affect linebacker Zac Diles and defensive end Tim Bulman? Find out answers to those questions below.
 


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