Clausen vs. Bradford

by Swatsky on Mar 20, 2010 4:59 PM CDT

I don't understand why everyone has written off Clausen as a pick. If we really are going to pass on Suh, I still praying we won't, then why is Bradford the only option. Even as everyone is talking about Bradford's character it was Clausen that played through a year injured and still put up ridiculous numbers. Bradford's from a spread offense that is built to make quaterbacks look incredible while Clausen worked from a Pro-style West Coast offense behind a bad offensive line and struggling running game. Clausen has already been forced to play through adversity and succeeded while Bradford was babied and injured twice already. The only knock against Clausen is that he sometimes floats deep balls in. He only threw 4 interceptions compared to 28 touchdowns from a pro-style offense as a junior who played injured. That blows my mind, I think everyone has to read this article from WalterFootball, http://walterfootball.com/mattblog091229.php. After all this I'm still 100% behind Suh, that man's a ferocious man beast just waiting to be let loose on Alex Smith, Matt Hasselbeck and Matt Leinart or whatever other QB has the bad luck of lining up against him.

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It's pretty clear it isn't just the Rams

that think Bradford is a better prospect than Clausen. If you like Clausen, that’s great, but it doesn’t appear most teams or draftniks agree with you. Just a day or two ago the report was that Cleveland was thinking of trying to move up to take Bradford, but wouldn’t do it for Clausen. Clearly no one knows how they will turn out once they get into the NFL, and Clausen could turn out to be a star, but right now he just isn’t rated as highly by NFL teams and scouts as Bradford.

by andyrose on Mar 20, 2010 5:17 PM CDT reply actions

I agree

Everyone thinks Bradford is better. Redskins want him, Browns want him, Seahawks want him and all the draft “experts” think he is better, and the most telling factor, I think he’s better. But on the other hand, I understand why the Browns would rather have Bradford over Clausen with the recent trade of former first round Notre Dame QB, Brady Quinn. But that still doesn’t add anything to Clausen’s value, since I’ve heard nothing about anyone wanting to trade to get him or get him at all.

by Carneros on Mar 20, 2010 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions

"Everyone thinks Bradford is better."

Keyword is thinks. At this point people will not change their mind on who they like better. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that most people like Bradford. Most people also liked Greg Oden, who had some durability concerns going into the draft, over Kevin Durant.

Only five players have averaged 25 and 10 in their playoff careers. One of them, Dirk Nowitzki.

by Blair Rocket on Mar 20, 2010 7:49 PM CDT reply actions