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Prediction: Jimmy Clawesome starts week 1

eViL jEsTeR

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thedynasty Newbie

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What Clausen has going for him is: he probably knows a great deal of the playbook already from being at ND...Intangibles...Work Ethic...understanding of the hots, reads, line checks

What Clausen doesnt have going for him: Experience...Behind on the NFL game as a rookie should be.

I would be surprised if Clausen started the season, but I would be surprised if Moore was the starter at the end of the year. Clausen is further along than Sanchez at this point. Sanchez only ran sc's offense for a year. While Clausen has ran NDs for 3. Just look at it this way...Sanchez had success with a hell of run game, and defense. Does Carolina have that? I think the the defense will actually be the key to how soon Clausen starts.

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This ain't baseball, you don't promote and demote QB's especially. Moore is starting until he proves he ISN'T a viable starting QB in the NFL.

Can anyone give an example in history where a QB who has been playing at least OK on a contending team has been replaced by a QB with no experience but a higher talent ceiling.

Now I know the definitions of playing ok and a contending team are debatable. But if anyone is saying Clausen will start over Moore they need to prove it's happened at least one in the last 40 years or so...

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Why would we start him unless it was necessary? Moore will start and probably finish the season. It's better for Clausen to learn and adjust, it's better for the team because you keep continuity and increase Moore's value. If Moore gets hurt or REALLY struggles, you'll see Jimmy.

I think this is Moore's last year with us, though.

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What Clausen has going for him is: he probably knows a great deal of the playbook already from being at ND...Intangibles...Work Ethic...understanding of the hots, reads, line checks

What Clausen doesnt have going for him: Experience...Behind on the NFL game as a rookie should be.

I would be surprised if Clausen started the season, but I would be surprised if Moore was the starter at the end of the year. Clausen is further along than Sanchez at this point. Sanchez only ran sc's offense for a year. While Clausen has ran NDs for 3. Just look at it this way...Sanchez had success with a hell of run game, and defense. Does Carolina have that? I think the the defense will actually be the key to how soon Clausen starts.

the Jets had success....Sanchez was Delhomme-like often last season.

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This ain't baseball, you don't promote and demote QB's especially. Moore is starting until he proves he ISN'T a viable starting QB in the NFL.

Can anyone give an example in history where a QB who has been playing at least OK on a contending team has been replaced by a QB with no experience but a higher talent ceiling.

Now I know the definitions of playing ok and a contending team are debatable. But if anyone is saying Clausen will start over Moore they need to prove it's happened at least one in the last 40 years or so...

Top of my head...without looking.

Cutler goes in for Jake the Snake, and because of rookie struggles they miss the playoffs. He gets experience in game time situations and goes on the next season to throw for 4,000 yards.

You want it, you got it.

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Starting a rookie is usually not a good idea. Clausen would have to make jaws drop in the preseason, while Moore falls completely apart. Moore's done well enough in his starts to earn the job, but an undrafted QB with little experience doesn't have a strong hold on the position, especially with Jake the vet falling apart last season.

This guy thinks Clausen will be Offensive Rookie of the Year. I kind of hope he's right, since that would surely mean a winning season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/384561-2010-nfl-draft-results-who-will-be-the-offensive-rookie-of-the-year

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