Jimmy Clausen has met with the Redskins

MonkFan4Life · 04-02-2010, 10:41 AM

"I think the biggest upside that I have, and one of the things that I have over all the quarterbacks in the draft, is I've played in a pro-style offense," Clausen said. "I know how to change protections. I know how to make alerts to get to a better play. Sometimes you call two, three plays in the huddle. You have to know whether [the defense] is in an over front, even front or if they're in an off front. I know how to call the Mike ID every single time. I just know my hot [reads] and my side adjusts. It's just a lot of different things that in different offenses, spread offenses, that you wouldn't see."

Beautiful !

Mattyk · 04-02-2010, 11:08 AM

I think Clausen could start as a rookie and do well in the right situation, he's definitely the most ready to start right away. The only question is regarding upside when comparing these QBs.

tryfuhl · 04-02-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So Clausen's planning on not being in NY on draft day. I wonder if that's because he's afraid he's going to get the Brady Quinn treatment?

That'd be my guess.

SmootSmack · 04-02-2010, 01:06 PM

Just removed the last couple of posts because I had a total brain freeze and didn't realize I was basically asking one scenario Tripp presented in his own Clausen thread

tryfuhl · 04-02-2010, 01:22 PM

haha yeah, got deja vu on that one

over the mountain · 04-02-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskin Jim

Bradford, actually. But what a joke of an intrview, really. Your boy answered the same questions about people questioning his leadership, and his experience in a NFL style offense. It was annoying to watch Clausen stutter, you know, every other word and sentence you know. Especially already having his prepared and rehearsed answers. That's the best he could do? You know? What a joke..
But you are correct, I don't like, nor want Clausen on the Redskins. I can see how I have come across as annoying, and that was part of my intention. Watching that interview annoyed me, Clausen, annoys me. I was seeing if it was only me. Maybe, it is.

i didnt see all of claussens interview but i did hear that vinny was coaching him up for interviews. vinny is the king of ending every sentence with a "ya know". i hate that to, no i dont know b/c you suck at explaining what your trying to convey to me so when you say "you know" after an attempt to inform me .... no i dont freakin know, ya know!

Dirtbag59 · 04-02-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MonkFan4Life

"I think the biggest upside that I have, and one of the things that I have over all the quarterbacks in the draft, is I've played in a pro-style offense," Clausen said. "I know how to change protections. I know how to make alerts to get to a better play. Sometimes you call two, three plays in the huddle. You have to know whether [the defense] is in an over front, even front or if they're in an off front. I know how to call the Mike ID every single time. I just know my hot [reads] and my side adjusts. It's just a lot of different things that in different offenses, spread offenses, that you wouldn't see."

Beautiful !

That part of his game is extremely intriguing. If you can read defenses in this league you can be a top tier QB, and apparently thats Clausens strong suit. In fact I'd say that attribute makes him much more attractive then Bradford.

Lotus · 04-02-2010, 03:38 PM

^ The more I think about it, the more I think that we will grab Clausen. I'm not sure that ShanAllen will see the difference between Bradford and Clausen to be worth the price of a trade-up.

cdskins26 · 04-02-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

He probably is afraid of that. If he falls out of the top 10 he could definitely suffer a Quinn-like slide down the board.

There are tons of parallels between those two. I could see him sliding but i doubt if all stays the same that he slips past the bills at 9. Personally I want us to pick him, i think we can get linemen with the rest of our picks.

cdskins26 · 04-02-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

That part of his game is extremely intriguing. If you can read defenses in this league you can be a top tier QB, and apparently thats Clausens strong suit. In fact I'd say that attribute makes him much more attractive then Bradford.

This may not be the best comparison but the Clausen vs Bradford seems similar to the Alex Smith/Aaron Rodgers draft. Rodgers was more experienced in a pro style offense in college but the 49ers went with the more accurate and talented quarterback. As of now Rodgers has clearly been the better player. This is the sign that makes me consider clausen.

SBXVII · 04-02-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechanix544

BTW, anyone heard how small Clausens hands are????? measured at just over 9 inches, alot tinier than anyone else in his comparable situation. that is not a good thing.

and....why is this an issue?

I mean Clausen has done well in the college ranks. No? The football in the college ranks is bigger round. If he can throw that damn ball why can't he throw an NFL football which will be smaller round?

Dirtbag59 · 04-02-2010, 06:44 PM

I don't know what to think of Mayock anymore. I know he has to look at every prospect but just now he questioned Clausen's work ethic and leadership. The leadership I can kind of see though I do think it's slightly overblown. The part that ticked me off was the criticism of his work ethic. The one thing I've constantly heard about Clausen, even from his detractors (Mayock aside) is that he's a film rat and spends a LOT of time watching film. To have that out there and question his work ethic is kind of reckless if you ask me.

Also a funny thing to keep in mind is that if Quinn had been a hit then Clausen would easily have been in the running for first pick in the draft.

murphy196 · 04-03-2010, 07:25 PM

It's all of these Notre Dame haters. McShay is at the top of the list. They try to paint this guy in the worst way and he is the most NFL ready QB coming out this year.

murphy196 · 04-03-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

That part of his game is extremely intriguing. If you can read defenses in this league you can be a top tier QB, and apparently thats Clausens strong suit. In fact I'd say that attribute makes him much more attractive then Bradford.

THANK YOU!!! That's what I've been saying and he can make the throws and move around in the pocket if need be. This guy could be our Peyton Manning!

jdc65 · 04-03-2010, 08:43 PM

I am no Claussen fan, but he really does take too much criticism, most of it seems unwarranted. Every interview I have seen and heard with him has been impressive, and in no way shows any faults in his personality. He was a unanimous Captain of the team, and most of his criticisms have come from anonymous teammates, reporters, and scouts. It appears to me that there were a few bad apples on his Notre Dame team, and he is taking the heat for all of them.
I do prefer Bradford myself, but Claussen is gaining my respect for how he is handling this onslaught of negative perceptions. I am finding it easier to root for him the more he gets pounded on.

04-02-2010, 10:41 AM	#301
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 35 Posts: 1,830	Re: Jimmy Clausen has met with the Redskins "I think the biggest upside that I have, and one of the things that I have over all the quarterbacks in the draft, is I've played in a pro-style offense," Clausen said. "I know how to change protections. I know how to make alerts to get to a better play. Sometimes you call two, three plays in the huddle. You have to know whether [the defense] is in an over front, even front or if they're in an off front. I know how to call the Mike ID every single time. I just know my hot [reads] and my side adjusts. It's just a lot of different things that in different offenses, spread offenses, that you wouldn't see." Beautiful ! __________________ Catch me on YouTube ! http://www.youtube.com/user/DowntimeRB?feature=mhw5 The "punishment" by the league : "It's like getting a ticket for going too fast on a road a week ago and they changed the speed limit today"

04-02-2010, 11:08 AM	#302
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,739	Re: Jimmy Clausen has met with the Redskins I think Clausen could start as a rookie and do well in the right situation, he's definitely the most ready to start right away. The only question is regarding upside when comparing these QBs. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

04-02-2010, 01:06 PM	#304
SmootSmack The Bluths Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43,105	Re: Jimmy Clausen has met with the Redskins Just removed the last couple of posts because I had a total brain freeze and didn't realize I was basically asking one scenario Tripp presented in his own Clausen thread __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

04-02-2010, 01:22 PM	#305
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 29 Posts: 12,512	Re: Jimmy Clausen has met with the Redskins haha yeah, got deja vu on that one

04-02-2010, 03:38 PM	#308
Lotus Mann Up HOF! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 8,906	Re: Jimmy Clausen has met with the Redskins ^ The more I think about it, the more I think that we will grab Clausen. I'm not sure that ShanAllen will see the difference between Bradford and Clausen to be worth the price of a trade-up. __________________ Rooting for the Dallas Cowboys should be recognized as a treatable mental disorder.

04-02-2010, 06:44 PM	#312
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 27 Posts: 13,957	Re: Jimmy Clausen has met with the Redskins I don't know what to think of Mayock anymore. I know he has to look at every prospect but just now he questioned Clausen's work ethic and leadership. The leadership I can kind of see though I do think it's slightly overblown. The part that ticked me off was the criticism of his work ethic. The one thing I've constantly heard about Clausen, even from his detractors (Mayock aside) is that he's a film rat and spends a LOT of time watching film. To have that out there and question his work ethic is kind of reckless if you ask me. Also a funny thing to keep in mind is that if Quinn had been a hit then Clausen would easily have been in the running for first pick in the draft. __________________ Flacco is 1337 Fanclub President

04-03-2010, 07:25 PM	#313
murphy196 Special Teams Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 165	Re: Jimmy Clausen has met with the Redskins It's all of these Notre Dame haters. McShay is at the top of the list. They try to paint this guy in the worst way and he is the most NFL ready QB coming out this year.

04-03-2010, 08:43 PM	#315
jdc65 Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 246	Re: Jimmy Clausen has met with the Redskins I am no Claussen fan, but he really does take too much criticism, most of it seems unwarranted. Every interview I have seen and heard with him has been impressive, and in no way shows any faults in his personality. He was a unanimous Captain of the team, and most of his criticisms have come from anonymous teammates, reporters, and scouts. It appears to me that there were a few bad apples on his Notre Dame team, and he is taking the heat for all of them. I do prefer Bradford myself, but Claussen is gaining my respect for how he is handling this onslaught of negative perceptions. I am finding it easier to root for him the more he gets pounded on.

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