One NFL general manager indicated that Brian Cushing's PED use is not a new development. "We did our research on him before the draft last year and we concluded he was a chronic steroid user dating back to high school. More than a few people were surprised when he passed the steroid tests at the combine. I think the guy became a pro at masking it, until he was caught. I definitely would have taken my vote back on that award if I had one." There may not have been a more privately and publicly rumored steroid user than Cushing before any NFL Draft.