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Mr. Scot

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Well, considering that he was projected as a LB/DE coming into the draft would tell that he had coming out of college a skill set that would have allowed him to develop into a LB.

As you pointed out, I did say I'm not a professional NFL coach so as to if this would be a real possibility I don't know but I do know that based on last night's performance he isn't cutting it as DE at this point in time.

Brown might make it as a 3-4 linebacker. In a 4-3 though? Doubt it.

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In the past we have relied on a deep strike passing game tied with a power running game.

I'd argue it'd be more effective if we had an efficient QB back there though. Sure the deep strike spreads the field - but a QB that hurts you in the air on every short/intermediate play is a much bigger threat than one that occasionally hits the home run ball.

That's the West Coast approach, and unfortunately that approach is heavily dependent on having quality receivers who can make great "run after catch" yards.

As far as guys who fit that description, we have exactly...one :(

I've heard the West Coast attack referred to as a "horizontal' offense. When you don't have the right receivers, that's exactly what it becomes.

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Agree he was impressive for a rookie.

As for coulda shoulda wouldas, if the other team was Kansas City everyone would have looked good. And BTW if Sutton scores on a run it doesn't affect Clausen's passer rating. It was a run right???

Actually, yeah, the Sutton thing was a run and doesn't make a ton of sense, scratch that as me being stupid.

I do think that judging him by his QB rating last night isn't telling the whole story though. Rookie and needs to sit behind Moore this season (as you're saying) but he had a good outing last night, especially given the circumstances.

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That's the West Coast approach, and unfortunately that approach is heavily dependent on having quality receivers who can make great "run after catch" yards.

As far as guys who fit that description, we have exactly...one :(

I've heard the West Coast attack referred to as a "horizontal' offense. When you don't have the right receivers, that's exactly what it becomes.

Clausen best fit would be a WCO..I even read a draft place that said before the draft he could struggle in a play action based offense..But I think he would be fine but a WCO would be best.

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Clausen best fit would be a WCO..I even read a draft place that said before the draft he could struggle in a play action based offense..But I think he would be fine but a WCO would be best.

My jaw dropped when the Vikings passed on him. He'd have been ideal for the kind of offense they run.

I don't see us changing to a WCO anytime soon. He'll have to adapt.

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