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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat
Why do people think Clausen would be a good pick at 4. The dude is a second round caliber QB who will be drafted in the first round because its such a weak QB class. Drafting Clausen at 4 would be the absolute worst possible way to use the pick. At 36, it would be a decent move.
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I actually agree . I think any other year Clausen would be a mid round pick he is bolstered by being the starter in for three years in an improving program . His numbers are really not that impressive look at what is said about him in this scouting report
"Clausen started nine games in 2007, throwing for 1,254 yards with a 56.3 completition percentage (138-245) and a 7-6 touchdown-interception ratio. The numbers are not mind-boggling, but put them with a visibly weak offensive line, a lackluster running attack and almost no speed outside, and they are a testament to his ability. Clausen had a breakthrough sophomore campaign in 2008, when he passed for 3,172 yards, completing 60.9% (268-440) of his passes with an impressive 25-17 TD/INT ratio. He threw for 3,722 yards with 28 TDs and only 4 interceptions this past year to solidify his status as one of the best signal callers in the country."
Jimmy Clausen Scouting Report - 2010 NFL Draft Prospect
In collage terms that is mediocre accuracy . The 28-4 TDs is good but I question how much that is the team and how much that is Clausen...
What concerns me more is the various reports about his attitude . I think it may be overblown but I think attitude is the one thing that stops NFL player reaching their potential . Cutlers Child like mentality lost Shanahan his job when Cutler broke apart the locker room, he subsequently managed to damage his own career by being traded to an inferior team because he cried about Josh McDaniel's looking ( but not putting in a trade request or making significant esquires) at other QBs .
The biggest bone of contention publically revolves around when he started his college career with an announcement at the College Hall of Fame where he arrived in a limo and wearing a handful of high school championship rings, wants to clear up any and all concerns that he might be an arrogant prima donna of a quarterback whose attitude is incompatible with the NFL's subdued corporate identity, locktight PR protocols, and demanding workload.
Other have said he has an abrasive attitude and really doesn't have that top tier WOW talent that makes you over look it . I could see Clausen becoming like a Jay Shcroder mk 2.0 or worse a Jay Cutler or Jeff Geroge . The guy he most reminds me of is Chris Simms .
That said I am not a NFL talent evaluator and if the Redskins FO see something in him and take him 4th overall then I will give the guy a chance but if we pass on him then I am not going to be supprized or upset .