OT: Clausen Pro Day
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft10/news/story?id=5070895
While I despise Clasuen about as much as the next guy, I have to admit that his performance at his pro day caught me off guard. Somewhat hampered by his turf toe, he still managed to complete 57/59 passes.
Like many of you, I attributed his recent success to the "If Michigan had Golden Tate and Michael Floyd our QBs would look better" rule, but, there is no doubting his game has improved.
So ... do we think he can make it in the NFL or is he the next Brady Quinn. Allegiances aside (if you can) what do you all think, and why?
Edit: I'm already on the record as saying "NO".
April 10th, 2010 at 12:51 AM ^
If the Raiders get him then he should get some concussion insurance right away. Nobody talks about how where a player ends up plays a big part in their failure/success. I think getting picked late in the 1st round is the best possible option for any player. If you fall to the last 8 teams, then you're getting paid good money by a playoff team. Enough cash that they will have to get you out on the field soon, and because you are joining a playoff team - the guys surrounding you will give you the best chance to succeed.
I really think that you could put a good QB in a average NFL team with a bad O-line and ruin his career fast. I also think you can take an average QB on a great team and do pretty well, really (Sanchez). Only truly great players can overcome bad teams/coaches/GM's.
Seems like he'd be a good fit there.