Zach Cunningham shows promise in rookie year

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Growing up in Alabama, along with his four brothers and two sisters,adidas Ryan O'Reilly jersey, Zach Cunningham never had much free time. After football practice on weekdays, Cunningham laid tile, Cunningham would help mow lawns for his father’s landscaping business. On weekends, sheetrock and whatever else his mother needed for her jobs. Fred and Sophie Cunningham expected their son Zach, to help out in the family businesses.

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The rookie inside linebacker has shown his coaches as much too. His work ethic combined with athleticism has helped him see action in every game this season with 11 starts. From the time he was drafted as a second-round pick through OTAs, training camp and now as a starter, Cunningham has shown steady progress. Authentic Sean Monahan jersey,>

“He’s gotten better and better,” head coach Bill O’Brien said. “He’s physical. He can run. He’s good on special teams. He’s got a really good future in this league.”Authentic Sam Reinhart jersey,

Cunningham has the third-most tackles (61), 34 solo, 3 tackles for loss, as well as 1.5 sacks, two quarterback hits, three passes defensed and one forced fumble. Cunningham has also contributed seven special teams tackles..Authentic Kyle Okposo jersey

” defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel said. “He’s coachable. He plays hard. He runs around,“I think he’s willing to learn, he does everything we ask him to do. He’s instinctive. And he’s getting better every week, just on the little things, he normally is able to adjust to it the second time around and improve.”, I think he really is. I think he makes mistakes – I got to do a better job coaching him, but every time he sees a playAuthentic Mikael Backlund jersey,

Cunningham has also relied on his teammates to help him adjust to the speed of the NFL. With Bernardrick McKinney now in his third season and nine-year veteran Brian Cushing in his position group,adidas Jack Eichel jersey, Cunningham has not only adapted to his position as MIKE linebacker,adidas Sam Reinhart jersey he has also developed a versatility that allows the Texans to line him up as a defensive end depending on the scheme.

“It’s definitely helped me, you know,g>'adidas Sean Monahan jersey” Cunnigham said. “Those guys are really helpful. They’ve taken me in under their shoulders and kind of shown me the way. Helped me develop as a player, putting in the extra hours just to help me acclimate better to the position.”,,' adidas Mikael Backlund jerseyhelped me develop mentally with the game and not just them, the coaches as well

“Over the years, that is where I’d say I get my work ethic from,” Cunningham said on Texans Radio.' adidas Johnny Gaudreau jersey,

The rookie inside linebacker has shown his coaches as much too. His work ethic combined with athleticism has helped him see action in every game this season with 11 starts. From the time he was drafted as a second-round pick through OTAs, training camp and now as a starter, Cunningham has shown steady progress. Authentic Ryan O'Reilly jersey,

” head coach Bill O’Brien said. “He’s physical. He can run. He’s good on special teams. He’s got a really good future in this league.”,“He’s gotten better and better,adidas Kyle Okposo jersey,

Cunningham has the third-most tackles (61), 34 solo, as well as 1.5 sacks, three passes defensed and one forced fumble. Cunningham has also contributed seven special teams tackles., 3 tackles for loss, two quarterback hitsAuthentic Johnny Gaudreau jersey,

” defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel said. “He’s coachable. He plays hard. He runs around,“I think he’s willing to learn, he does everything we ask him to do. He’s instinctive. And he’s getting better every week, just on the little things, he normally is able to adjust to it the second time around and improve.”, I think he really is. I think he makes mistakes – I got to do a better job coaching him,Authentic Jack Eichel jerseybut every time he sees a play

Cunningham has also relied on his teammates to help him adjust to the speed of the NFL. With Bernardrick McKinney now in his third season and nine-year veteran Brian Cushing in his position group, Cunningham has not only adapted to his position as MIKE linebackerAuthentic Mike Smith jerseyhe has also developed a versatility that allows the Texans to line him up as a defensive end depending on the scheme.