Brian Cushing Dominates Alfred Blue, Wins ‘Hard Knocks’ Episode 2 (Videos)

If you missed Episode 2 of HBO’s latest season of “Hard Knocks” on Tuesday night, we have a very important message to pass along: Please don’t mess with Brian Cushing.

The Houston Texans linebacker can get forgotten on a defense dominated by large personalities like J.J. Watt and Vince Wilfork. Yet Cushing, a former NFL Rookie of the Year and Pro Bowler, is no slouch, especially when you get him riled up.

Running back Alfred Blue made that unfortunate mistake during a recent practice, giving Cushing a little shove at the end of a rep. “Hard Knocks” captured what followed, and let’s just say it didn’t go well for Blue.

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Not only did Cushing toss Blue like a rag doll after calling him out, he also delivered a gem of a line after his feat of strength:

“First of all, you aren’t going to block me. Second of all, you don’t want to fight me. Third of all, I’m the man.”

Cushing indeed is a man, something he reiterated to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins later in the episode in a hilarious exchange about Starbucks lattes.

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Thus concludes today’s lesson: Don’t instigate Brian Cushing, and if you’re going to get him coffee, make sure it’s from Dunkin’ Donuts.

Thumbnail photo via Twitter/@Texans