QBs

by Toddius on Apr 25, 2011 5:15 PM EDT

Where would Jimmy Clausen rank in this year's QB crop? Definitely inside the top 5, in my opinion, but how high? I think Bradford would be number 1 in this crop. Assuming the top 5 are (obviously this is debatable in itself) Gabbert, Newton, Locker, Mallett and Ponder - Clausen seems very similar to Gabbert, to me, skillset wise. There was a lot of talk last year about how "pro-ready" Clausen was. Where does the community come down on this?

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Hard to say since ND changed HC and installed different O.

My guess is he would drop like Locker, still lots of potential but not a probable top ten.

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by Buffalo for Eternity on Apr 25, 2011 5:20 PM EDT reply actions

Well, if you ignore the his year with the Panthers I would say he would be far and away #1 this year. None of the prospects this year have anywhere near is accuracy. If you downgrade him for his struggles in Carolina I think you could make the case that he falls to #3 behind Newton and Gabbert, but no lower than that. But that’s the nature of the draft, no such thing as a sure thing.

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by invisibulman on Apr 25, 2011 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

agree on ranking, not on evaluation

Clausen is the #1 QB in this draft. Pro system, more consistent career, good enough arm.

But I don’t downgrade him for his season last year. Worst team in the league, with rookies as the #2 & #3 WRs, injuries at RB and OL. Peyton does not take that team to the playoffs.

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by ct17 on Apr 26, 2011 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions

I would take Ponder, Locker, Dalton, Gabbert, and Mallet over Clausen

I did not like Clausen at all last year. I thought he lacked arm strength and leadership.
IMO Gabbert has a much higher ceiling and more potential than Clausen. It’s not even close in my mind.

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by NMVike on Apr 26, 2011 12:05 PM EDT reply actions