OH. NO. Things Aren't Looking Good... Rivera: Too Much Blame On Clausen

[Millions]

He is simply increasing Clausen's trade value by this statement.

THIS and he's smart not to come out and flat out say JC is garbage as hell to kill a player with already low confidence that's going to be here a few years regardless unless he's cut.

Hopefully we still draft a QB Competition is healthy...

[BBQ&Beer]

Meh...

Yeah he got too much blame. It's just as much of a part of being a QB as getting too much credit.

[Mr. Scot]

What credit was there to give out last year?

[koolkatluke]

I love how people freak out if anybody in this FO has anything nice too say about Jimmy.

I hate how people say he can't play after one season. People who have never played the the game on any important level. I hate MB GM and monday moring QB.

[Proudiddy]

Funny how different people read the same thing and come away with different impressions.

Proudiddy thought it was a vote of confidence of sorts yet Evan Silva thinks:

:lol:

Actually, I got that out of it too, I was just making the thread based off the headline from the Observer, which made it sound like he was backing Clausen. After reading it, I picked up on that "see if he fits in with us at all" thing as well.

He's right, it wasn't ALL Jimmy's fault, and maybe he was put into a bad position, but the problem was he never progressed and didn't show much of anything in his individual play.

[teeray]

Actually, I got that out of it too, I was just making the thread based off the headline from the Observer, which made it sound like he was backing Clausen. After reading it, I picked up on that "see if he fits in with us at all" thing as well.

He's right, it wasn't ALL Jimmy's fault, and maybe he was put into a bad position, but the problem was he never progressed and didn't show much of anything in his individual play.

My bad. Went off the thread title :)

[Proudiddy]

My bad. Went off the thread title :)

sensationalism, my good man. :lol:

[eViL jEsTeR]

I still say it was the vanilla play calling of JD and he's gone. Our offensive scheme was just horrible. Our play calling at times, especially deep in our own territory was horrible. rookie WR's that couldn't get open... take your pick.

I hope we don't draft a QB or at least not until later and get one of the DT's or even PP.

[Cyberjag]

The most encouraging thing I have read about Clausen is that he never complained, and willingly took responsibility.

The kid showed he could play at Notre Dame. He was put in a situation that was so bad even Matt Moore couldn't succeed in it. The team had it's leadership stripped, had no defensive tackles, tons of injuries, a makeshift offensive line, etc... And he went out there and never said a word about all the bad stuff.

That's a good sign, IMHO. I really think that between Clausen, Moore, and Pike we have a QB who will do just fine next year, even if we draft Cam Gabbert.

[koolkatluke]

The most encouraging thing I have read about Clausen is that he never complained, and willingly took responsibility.

The kid showed he could play at Notre Dame. He was put in a situation that was so bad even Matt Moore couldn't succeed in it. The team had it's leadership stripped, had no defensive tackles, tons of injuries, a makeshift offensive line, etc... And he went out there and never said a word about all the bad stuff.

That's a good sign, IMHO. I really think that between Clausen, Moore, and Pike we have a QB who will do just fine next year, even if we draft Cam Gabbert.

I agree Cyber my only problem is that like some in the fanbase some of his teamates have no confidence in him. It will be hard too get his team too rally around him.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

I love how people freak out if anybody in this FO has anything nice too say about Jimmy.

I hate how people say he can't play after one season. People who have never played the the game on any important level. I hate MB GM and monday moring QB.

You should, he blew massive things last year.

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

I agree Cyber my only problem is that like some in the fanbase some of his teamates have no confidence in him. It will be hard too get his team too rally around him.

Leadership is earned, not given. The players aren't just going to "give" the team to him. Especially in the situation he was in last year. I expect improvement.

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

You should, he blew massive things last year.

And so did Cam Newton. How else do you think he got off of those scandals?

[koolkatluke]

You should, he blew massive things last year.

Like your mom or girlfriend because their is some other reason, (other then football game) you have against this kid.