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Fabio
Posts: 547
Apr 10, 2010 11:42pm
Yea, that fucktard McShay doesn't even have Clausen in the top 32 in the Scouts Inc ESPN rankings. I seriously hope they let the guy go after this year when he has a bad case of Fail & AIDs and Clausen is picked in the early to mid 1st round.
As for Locker, from what I hear, people are pimping him so much because he has NFL size and his offense in Washington is a pro style offense. Personally, I hope the browns don't worry about WR in this years draft because next year is going to be the deepest WR class since 1995-1996.
As for Locker, from what I hear, people are pimping him so much because he has NFL size and his offense in Washington is a pro style offense. Personally, I hope the browns don't worry about WR in this years draft because next year is going to be the deepest WR class since 1995-1996.
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devil1197
Posts: 6,220
Apr 10, 2010 11:47pm
Clausen has the potential to fall out of the early 1st round and even the mids if a couple teams go in a different direction. It has happened before so I wouldn't say it would be a stretch to see him fall.
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Sonofanump
Apr 10, 2010 11:50pm
I forget, what does Robert Irsay think of Mel Kiper?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 11, 2010 11:38am
More of a neutral take....killer_ewok wrote:http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018362273BR1986FB wrote:http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/nfl/04/09/clausen/index.html?eref=twitter_feed&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ObrNewswire+%28OBR+Newswire%29killer_ewok wrote:Everybody on NFL Network had a raging hard-on for Clausen's pro day performance. That's all I saw so that's why I said what I did. They showed clips of him yesterday and he did seem to do well. Made every kind of throw, showed his arm strength, etc.BR1986FB wrote:Guess it depends on who you ask. A few have said that Clausen wasn't all that impressive in his Pro Day.killer_ewok wrote: I thought Holmgren's comments about "wishing that he liked Jimmy Clausen more" were smokescreen and after Jimmy's impressive pro day......I think that the Browns almost certainly take him at #7 (I don't see Berry being available at #7).
So get ready for another Notre Dame QB, Cleveland. And sad to say.....I think this one is going to be a stud in the NFL.
http://www.usaplayers.com/gambling-news/1595/nfl/jimmy-clausen-looks-impressive-during-fridays-pro-day
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/04/09/jimmy-clausen-enjoys-solid-pro-day/
It just depends on what you come across.
http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/04/11/sports/nh2351273.txt?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ObrNewswire+%28OBR+Newswire%29
Non
Posts: 9,517
Apr 11, 2010 11:46am
Pro Football Weekly says: "Lacks ideal intangibles for the position and could always struggle to fit into a locker room. Overly arrogant and rubs teammates the wrong way with his brash demeanor."
You could probably say that about Ben but he has good intangibles when the game is played. There's a difference sometimes between the two.
You could probably say that about Ben but he has good intangibles when the game is played. There's a difference sometimes between the two.
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Fabio
Posts: 547
Apr 11, 2010 12:20pm
This is true, we had a player who was a complete tool and doosh bag off the field but when on the field his demeanor seemed to turn off and he was in complete game mode.Non wrote: Pro Football Weekly says: "Lacks ideal intangibles for the position and could always struggle to fit into a locker room. Overly arrogant and rubs teammates the wrong way with his brash demeanor."
You could probably say that about Ben but he has good intangibles when the game is played. There's a difference sometimes between the two.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Apr 11, 2010 12:40pm
This is true but you have to consider their impact when healthy.BR1986FB wrote: I think all of the elite safeties (Polamalu, Sanders, Reed) have had pretty significant injury histories.
Let's say Berry is awesome for six of the next eight years. Two of the years he's banged up and standing on the sidelines but the other six he's a Pro Bowl player, making a lot of highlight plays, and the defense is consistently tough.
I still think that's worth it.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Apr 11, 2010 12:41pm
For example if Polamalu's career ended right now, the Steelers wouldn't say that was a bad pick and wouldn't wish they could go back and do it over. He's made enough of an impact, even with the injuries, to confirm that move up.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Apr 11, 2010 12:45pm
Definitely hearing some conflicting reports.The synopsis in The Sporting News draft guide seems to be describing a different player: "Handles himself well, especially considering the pressure and crazy expectations he experienced at Notre Dame. Shows good leadership skills and takes command of the huddle."
It was mentioned that Clausen did a sit-down interview with Todd McShay who has been very critical of Jimmy. Adam Schefter even put on his Twitter that was a pretty big move/gesture on Clausen's part. Also, Clausen's pro day on Friday included former teammates Golden Tate, Robby Parris, James Aldridge and David Grimes. I'm guessing that if he really rubbed him the wrong way....they would not have helped out with that. Can't say for sure but that's been mentioned too.
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Big Red Monster
Posts: 436
Apr 11, 2010 1:57pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/04/11/holmgren-may-have-been-dropping-a-hint-regarding-a-possible-move-up/
This came fromt he same article
"As Balzer sees it, Holmgren possibly was saying that he'd be inclined to give up the seventh overall pick, the 38th pick, the 85th pick, and the 92nd pick for an opportunity to trade up with the Rams and land Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford."
This came fromt he same article
"As Balzer sees it, Holmgren possibly was saying that he'd be inclined to give up the seventh overall pick, the 38th pick, the 85th pick, and the 92nd pick for an opportunity to trade up with the Rams and land Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford."
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Apr 11, 2010 2:05pm
Dude was smoking some good drugs.Big Red Monster wrote: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/04/11/holmgren-may-have-been-dropping-a-hint-regarding-a-possible-move-up/
This came fromt he same article
"As Balzer sees it, Holmgren possibly was saying that he'd be inclined to give up the seventh overall pick, the 38th pick, the 85th pick, and the 92nd pick for an opportunity to trade up with the Rams and land Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford."
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 11, 2010 2:17pm
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Apr 11, 2010 2:17pm
There are plenty of really great/ HOF safeties that hardly ever got hurt. Larry Wilson, Jack Tatum, Ronnie Lott, Paul Krause to name a few. Course the younger crowd doesn't remember these dudes. But they could all cover and they could all hammer.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 11, 2010 2:19pm
Never got hurt or were just tougher and played through the injuries? The guys today will sit out for a hangnail (see Donte Stallworth).Footwedge wrote: There are plenty of really great/ HOF safeties that hardly ever got hurt. Larry Wilson, Jack Tatum, Ronnie Lott, Paul Krause to name a few. Course the younger crowd doesn't remember these dudes. But thet could all cover and they could all hammer.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Apr 11, 2010 2:24pm
Don't know for sure....but I think I remember Paul Krause snapping a disjointed finger back in place without missing a snap....but it might have been Carl Kasulke that did that.BR1986FB wrote:Never got hurt or were just tougher and played through the injuries? The guys today will sit out for a hangnail (see Donte Stallworth).Footwedge wrote: There are plenty of really great/ HOF safeties that hardly ever got hurt. Larry Wilson, Jack Tatum, Ronnie Lott, Paul Krause to name a few. Course the younger crowd doesn't remember these dudes. But thet could all cover and they could all hammer.
Also, who was the safety that played for New England and the Steelers that recently retired? That fucker never got hurt. Can't believe that I can't remember his name.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Apr 11, 2010 2:24pm
some of those moves make me want to puke....
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 11, 2010 2:29pm
Just think they were tougher back in the day. Guys didn't get paid as much and didn't want to lose their roster spot. Guys like Polamalu or Sanders "tweak" their hammy and they are out 3-4 weeks. You'd NEVER see that back in the day. Not saying Troy & Bob aren't great players, just not as tough/stupid(?) as the old timers.Footwedge wrote:Don't know for sure....but I think I remember Paul Krause snapping a disjointed finger back in place without missing a snap....but it might have been Carl Kasulke that did that.BR1986FB wrote:Never got hurt or were just tougher and played through the injuries? The guys today will sit out for a hangnail (see Donte Stallworth).Footwedge wrote: There are plenty of really great/ HOF safeties that hardly ever got hurt. Larry Wilson, Jack Tatum, Ronnie Lott, Paul Krause to name a few. Course the younger crowd doesn't remember these dudes. But thet could all cover and they could all hammer.
Also, who was the safety that played for New England and the Steelers that recently retired? That fucker never got hurt. Can't believe that I can't remember his name.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Apr 11, 2010 2:39pm
Was it Lawyer Milloy?Footwedge wrote:Don't know for sure....but I think I remember Paul Krause snapping a disjointed finger back in place without missing a snap....but it might have been Carl Kasulke that did that.BR1986FB wrote:Never got hurt or were just tougher and played through the injuries? The guys today will sit out for a hangnail (see Donte Stallworth).Footwedge wrote: There are plenty of really great/ HOF safeties that hardly ever got hurt. Larry Wilson, Jack Tatum, Ronnie Lott, Paul Krause to name a few. Course the younger crowd doesn't remember these dudes. But thet could all cover and they could all hammer.
Also, who was the safety that played for New England and the Steelers that recently retired? That fucker never got hurt. Can't believe that I can't remember his name.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Apr 11, 2010 2:39pm
Jack Tatum only played 10 years. 1971-1980
He made all of those crushing hits and highlights in a short time frame, mostly from like 1973-1977.
He made all of those crushing hits and highlights in a short time frame, mostly from like 1973-1977.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Apr 11, 2010 2:45pm
No..I'll look it up...driving me nuts now.royal_k wrote:Was it Lawyer Milloy?Footwedge wrote:Don't know for sure....but I think I remember Paul Krause snapping a disjointed finger back in place without missing a snap....but it might have been Carl Kasulke that did that.BR1986FB wrote:Never got hurt or were just tougher and played through the injuries? The guys today will sit out for a hangnail (see Donte Stallworth).Footwedge wrote: There are plenty of really great/ HOF safeties that hardly ever got hurt. Larry Wilson, Jack Tatum, Ronnie Lott, Paul Krause to name a few. Course the younger crowd doesn't remember these dudes. But thet could all cover and they could all hammer.
Also, who was the safety that played for New England and the Steelers that recently retired? That fucker never got hurt. Can't believe that I can't remember his name.
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Apr 11, 2010 2:46pm
Huh? Tatum was a beast every year he played. 10 years is pretty damn good.Non wrote: Jack Tatum only played 10 years. 1971-1980
He made all of those crushing hits and highlights in a short time frame, mostly from like 1973-1977.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Apr 11, 2010 2:47pm
Rodney Harrison. He didn't play for the Steelers though.
San Diego and New England.
San Diego and New England.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Apr 11, 2010 2:47pm
Rodney Harrison
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Apr 11, 2010 2:47pm
You thinkin of Rodney Harrison?
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Apr 11, 2010 2:48pm
lol....got it at the same time Non.