Would you draft Clausen? | Page 11

NTeply49 · 2010-04-10T05:58:42-07:00

I would draft him if hes there at 17. Here are some scouting reports and some of my insights to support my opinion. What's your thoughts on this kid? I would draft him in the first but I am more in favor of trading back or waiting until 17 to pull the trigger because after 13, the only team I think would be interested in Clausen between our 13th and 17th picks is Seattle and maybe Tennesee. If he isn't selected by 13 and no one wishes to trade up for him at our 13th pick, I would say draft the BPA and wait for 17. If hes still around wed have another opportunity to trade down, and if no one wants to trade down I say we take him at 17. I have been an avid pioneer on the Alex Smith band wagon and it feels like were at a crossroads on the Oregon trail with one path leading us to safety and a super bowl, and the other one will lead us to the Donner Pass during a long Tahoe winter. Trust me, Tahoe is cold. I live there. As for Clausen: Pros: As big a believer as some of us are in Alex Smith, we can all admit he still has bust potential. If he doesn't pan out this year, it would be nice having a young QB waiting in the wings and learning the offense instead of starting fresh next year. I know we have Nate Davis developing, but he would benefit from another year or two in the offense and you can never have too much competition at the QB position. I don't like David Carr. Alex Smith only has a one year deal and we currently don't have any Qbs with a starting QB salary. San Diego took a chance very similar to this one and it panned out for them. JC has played with a bad defense, a horrible offensive line, and still managed to keep his team in games and had 4 come back victories. Cons: I really don't want Alex Smith looking over his shoulder again and I don't think Singletary does either but I also don't think hell be able to pass up a potential franchise quarterback at 17. If Alex Smith blows up this year and we almost make super bowl but are a player short well look back on this decision. Here is a scouting report http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2010jclausen.php * Strengths: *Solid size and adequate bulk * Very good arm strength; can fit balls into tight windows * Extremely quick, snappy release * Great accuracy * Nice hip torque on throws * Gets rid of ball quickly * Very decisive with the football * Takes what defense gives him; doesn't force ball/will throw away * Elite football IQ * Great touch * Well versed in NFL offense * Good sense of timing * Will step up/out of pocket * Knows how to read coverage * Sees the entire field; great vision * Very polished for a true junior * Shown outstanding development from freshman to junior season * Extremely intelligent * Ice in his veins; great poise * Mentally tough; plays through pain * Big leader * Confident * Film room rat * Elite intangibles * Good genetics and very well coached * Spent 3.5 years in a West Coast offense * Weaknesses: * Does a poor job of selling play action * Can get lazy with footwork - but has improved this * Not a fluid athlete * Personality might come off as abrasive * Sometimes gets too much air under fade route * Lacks a little pocket awareness Summary: Jimmy Clausen is a franchise quarterback. He has carried the spotlight since he was a teenager and has surpassed the hype. He has an outstanding skill set with the elite intangibles you see in the great quarterbacks. Clausen isn't fazed by tense situations and has great leadership when the game is on the line. He puts in the hours to be a great quarterback and you see it on tape. Clausen will likely be the first quarterback drafted and is a projected top-five draft pick. Player Comparison: Kurt Warner. Warner and Clausen both exhibit the same three-quarter release, they get the ball out quickly, and are extremely decisive/intelligent quarterbacks. Clausen has a stronger arm. 4/9/10: Jimmy Clausen completed 57-of-59 passes at his Pro Day, with the two misfires coming on fade routes to a relatively slow receiver (should have been Michael Floyd). Clausen is still arguably the top quarterback in this class. 3/11/10: Scored a 23 on his Wonderlic exam. A solid number, but it paled in comparison to Sam Bradford's 36. 2/27/10: Despite speculation that he might measure in at 6-1, Jimmy Clausen was a solid 6-2 1/2, 222 pounds at the Combine - which makes him taller than Mark Sanchez. Poor Todd McShay - now he's going to have to find something else wrong with Clausen. Here's a suggestion from Daniel S. via Facebook: "So what is [McShay] going to hate on next? His cup size?" I actually hope hes there at 13 to use as leverage to trade back and aquire more picks. I dont want to pick him at 13, but instead pass on him and if hes there at 17 wed get another chance to trade back. I wouldnt be upset if we took this guy at 17, he has the potential to be a franchise quarterback and hes dedicated to his craft and obsessed with perfect throwing mechanics. Reminds me this Drew Brees vs Olympic archer accuracy competition when Brees won due to consistent mechanics. [ Edited by NTeply49 on Apr 10, 2010 at 07:19:38 ]

Would you draft Clausen?

At 13 Heck yes!

At 17? Swhinnng!

If we could trade into the end of the 1st....

2nd round STEAL!! SUPERBOWL!!!

There are other QB's in the draft

Clausen Sucks, dont draft him

Trade Bait!!!

Apr 22, 2010 at 12:12 PM

#151

YourHuckleberry
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Jesus Christ, how many Clausen threads are we gonna have?

Apr 22, 2010 at 12:12 PM

#152

DaDivaRecieva15
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50/50

Apr 22, 2010 at 12:12 PM

#153

49AllTheTime
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No, are there any good QB's next year?

Apr 22, 2010 at 12:13 PM

#154

SoCold
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Apr 22, 2010 at 12:13 PM

#155

WheresWaldo
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Originally posted by YourHuckleberry:
Jesus Christ, how many Clausen threads are we gonna have?

Stop b***hing and answer the question.

Apr 22, 2010 at 12:13 PM

#156

Ibleedgoldnred
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Originally posted by YourHuckleberry:
Jesus Christ, how many Clausen threads are we gonna have?

HELL NO!

Apr 22, 2010 at 12:13 PM

#157

Ibleedgoldnred
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Originally posted by WheresWaldo:
Originally posted by YourHuckleberry:
Jesus Christ, how many Clausen threads are we gonna have?

Stop b***hing and answer the question.

I think he did answer the question

Apr 22, 2010 at 12:14 PM

#158

WillistheWall
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Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Apr 22, 2010 at 12:14 PM

#159

mac707g
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For the record, I voted No. I don't like his attitude and one year of middling results in college after 2 horrible ones does not a franchise QB make.

Apr 22, 2010 at 12:15 PM

#160

WheresWaldo
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[ Edited by WheresWaldo on Apr 22, 2010 at 12:17 PM ]

Apr 22, 2010 at 12:16 PM

#161

mayo49
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No. There are better Qb's coming out in next years draft.

Apr 22, 2010 at 12:16 PM

#162

mac707g
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Originally posted by YourHuckleberry:
Jesus Christ, how many Clausen threads are we gonna have?

Thanks for proving my EXACT point in making this thread. There are hundreds of Clausen threads already but I haven't one devoted specifically to how the Niner fans feel on the issue.

Apr 22, 2010 at 12:17 PM

#163

BHulman
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No.

Apr 22, 2010 at 12:17 PM

#164

Tru2RedNGold25
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F*CK CLAUSEN

i dont want a bootleg version of Montana
pass...........

Apr 22, 2010 at 12:19 PM

#165

tmpluff
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No, and I'll be ticked if we waste an early pick and get him. However If he's there at 13 we probably will grab him.