Jimmy Clausen has met with the Redskins

I am no Claussen fan, but he really does take too much criticism, most of it seems unwarranted. Every interview I have seen and heard with him has been impressive, and in no way shows any faults in his personality. He was a unanimous Captain of the team, and most of his criticisms have come from anonymous teammates, reporters, and scouts. It appears to me that there were a few bad apples on his Notre Dame team, and he is taking the heat for all of them.
I do prefer Bradford myself, but Claussen is gaining my respect for how he is handling this onslaught of negative perceptions. I am finding it easier to root for him the more he gets pounded on.

He might not be a Manning, but I hate the way ppl blow shit up like this. Painting him in this horrible light without first hand knowledge of him not being a good leader, right before the draft. We have never heard anything but positives about his work ethic previously. I think Mayock and McShay are fickle assholes who need to shut up, and report on facts and their opinions of talent, not saying that they are definitively a bad leader and have a questionable work ethic without a name or some proof to back it up.. Shit, my anonymous source told me that Jared Gaither is retiring to become a professional chess player and follow his dream of becoming a spinal surgeon...... This is a talented quarterbacks/young mans shot at life, dont try to fuck it up for him just to get a 2 minute spot on NFL network by revving up the rumor mill.

mcShay and mayock, you guys are just pathetic.

THANK YOU!!! That's what I've been saying and he can make the throws and move around in the pocket if need be. This guy could be our Peyton Manning!


If I had to bet the mortgage, I would bet that he is the next Brady Quinn over being the next Peyton Manning.

Come on now...

If I had to bet the mortgage, I would bet that he is the next Brady Quinn over being the next Peyton Manning.

Come on now...

Just like Aaron Rodgers was the next Joey Harrington or Kyle Boller? Better yet that Peyton Manning was going to be the next Tee Martin? Every player and situation is different. The system they come from can only give you so much of an idea.

Yeah...I am going to have to echo the last few thoughts on this thread. I am really impressed by how Clausen has handled himself and in light of the fact that Oklahoma had that ridiculous offensive line, Clausen's productivity this last year is that much more impressive.

I am still keeping my fingers crossed for Okung or that we trade down a little but would not mind in the slightest if we picked up Clausen.

Just like Aaron Rodgers was the next Joey Harrington or Kyle Boller? Better yet that Peyton Manning was going to be the next Tee Martin? Every player and situation is different. The system they come from can only give you so much of an idea.

Peyton Manning is arguably the greatest QB ever. EVER.

This guy isn't even the highest rated QB in this draft.

Let's be reasonable and take a step backwards.

Peyton Manning is arguably the greatest QB ever. EVER.

This guy isn't even the highest rated QB in this draft.

Let's be reasonable and take a step backwards.

Alright most likely not Peyton Manning but certainly not the Cleveland version of Brady Quinn (Denver version TBD).

Even the staunchest Clausen defenders will tell you he was an arrogant prick (though always very talented, maybe because he was very talented) throughout high school and his first couple of years in college. He seemed to have matured this past season, and he's saying all the right things in the weeks leading up to the draft.

But at this time of year, every prospect is repeatedly coached on what to say, how to act, and it's a somewhat controlled environment. He's not having to answer questions immediately after a loss at this point.

So the question with Clausen is is this new found sense of responsibility and maturity the new Clausen or just something temporary? It's like Tebow in a way, he's doing great with his new throwing motion right now, but what happens when the environment isn't controlled. Will he resort back to what's he most comfortable with?

All that said, I'd be perfectly happy with Clausen under center for the Skins.

So did we learn anything about Clausen's visit with us yesterday? Any news?

So did we learn anything about Clausen's visit with us yesterday? Any news?

He made a great impression, whatever that means

He made a great impression, whatever that means

It could mean two things. It could be the front office trying to tempt other teams who need a QB to trade with us for that pick, or, like it or not, we are looking to draft him.