Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

NFP on Clausen

Mr. Scot

By Mr. Scot,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

Mr. Scot Grand Master

Mr. Scot

Posted
Posted

Clausen could be next victim of NFL draft

Going into my second season as a pro with the Rams, I expected to compete for a starting safety spot in 2001. After getting on the field in a starting role for a couple of games as a rookie and showing up on tape covering kicks, this was my opportunity to win a job that I could keep early in my career.

That lasted until we drafted safety Adam Archuleta with our first round pick in late April. There would be no real competition for a starting job. Instead I spent the month of August fighting for a roster spot in Macomb, Illinois during training camp.

Jimmy Clausen ICONClausen could be replaced by Cam Newton if the Panthers take the Auburn QB at No.1.

Panthers’ QB Jimmy Clausen could be in the same situation. A new head coach that is holding the No.1 overall pick with rumors becoming more prevalent that Auburn QB Cam Newton will be the first player to hear his name called next Thursday night.

And if the Heisman Trophy winner is announced as the top pick in the 2011 draft, Clausen should give his agent a call—because his time will be just about done in Carolina.

I get where Bowen is coming from with this, but I don't buy the notion that Clausen could be shipped out this year. I didn't even buy that when I thought Luck would be the number one. Worth remembering that the guy who makes those decisions still hasn't given up on him just yet.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
panthers55 Grand Master

panthers55

Posted
Posted

Moore would have to do with Clausen getting cut than Newton would if we draft him. You know we will keep 2 QBs possibly 3. Even if we draft Newton it isn't likely we would cut Clausen given he is on a relatively cheap rookie contract. We are going to pay Moore more money than we are paying Clausen this year. As long as Clausen beats Pike, he would still be a third quarterback if we draft Newton. And I can't see any way we don't put 3 QBs on the active roster this year.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
CRA Grand Master

CRA

Posted
Posted

Clausen could be next victim of NFL draft

I get where Bowen is coming from with this, but I don't buy the notion that Clausen could be shipped out this year. I didn't even buy that when I thought Luck would be the number one. Worth remembering that the guy who makes those decisions still hasn't given up on him just yet.

teams have parted with 2nd round QBs after a year in 2 of the last 3 drafts.....both those teams didn't even have turnover at HC.

I doubt either of those looked as horrific as Clausen either. Not sure why people keep claiming they can't see Clausen going into camp and getting cut....when it has happened recently and with guys who weren't as pathetic.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mr. Scot Grand Master

Mr. Scot

Posted
  • Author
Posted

The Panthers cut a third rounder the same year they drafted him a few years back (Attiyah Ellison) but he wasn't a quarterback.

Clausen has actually started games and has at least one supporter in the front office (Hurney) and one guy who says last year wasn't a fair test (Rivera).

I don't see him being cut or shipped this year. Next year, if he shows no improvement, all bets are off.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
CRA Grand Master

CRA

Posted
Posted

The Panthers cut a third rounder the same year they drafted him a few years back (Attiyah Ellison) but he wasn't a quarterback.

Clausen has actually started games and has at least one supporter in the front office (Hurney) and one guy who says last year wasn't a fair test (Rivera).

I don't see him being cut or shipped this year. Next year, if he shows no improvement, all bets are off.

I didn't say Carolina did it....I said teams (as in other NFL teams) have parted with 2nd round QBs after a year in 2 of the last 3 drafts.

Yeah, he has two real big supporters about to draft Cam Newton :rolleyes:

He should have already shown improvement considering he played in 13 games and started 10......worst rookie showing in 20 years. New eras don't waste lots of time with old QBs (especially ones that they can't seem to see if he "fits anywhere"). Like recent history has shown....2nd round QBs who just don't look worth the energy have been sent packing VERY recently.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • bandu
      Dan Morgan on the Rich Eisen show

      By bandu · Posted

      if  ANYONE actually goes & looks at the FACTS on rookie Qb's after 2 full seasons as a starter in the NFL & they are still well below average do they rarely ever actually become top tier Qb's & instead most likely either do not recieve a second contract & or become life long backups...just saying 
    • SmokinwithWilly
      Dan Morgan on the Rich Eisen show

      By SmokinwithWilly · Posted

      So he became GM and decided not to address the weakness in the QB room following one of the worst rookie QB performances in NFL history?  There were options last season other than signing Dalton to a 2 year deal. Brissett and Jones by a wide margin, both of whom outplayed Bryce, Wilson, Winston, hell even Rivers off the couch was more exciting at the QB position. The time to address the failure in the QB room was last year but instead people on the Huddle cheered when we brought Dalton back then cheered when we were able to get anything for him after they finally realized he was washed up like a few of had been saying all along and got poo'd for even mentioning.  This year, the options were more limited obviously, especially since we lost Icky. It changed the dynamic of our draft. I think we were stuck this year keeping Bryce, but i still think giving him a 5th year option for what has amounted to replacement worthy performance was the wrong move. Why guarantee 25m if you're planning to replace him? You think he's going to want to be a bridge QB? Hell no. He's going to want out and we'll end up cutting him if he has another lackluster season because no one is trading for him with that price tag.  Were there better options as far as production available. A couple. Were there guys available with more physical tools than Bryce, Pickett or Grier, you damn well better believe there were. I've been saying all along, you always keep looking for your 1b. Bryce has yet to prove he can be a starter. Keep looking for someone who may. Put competition in camp. Let the best QB lead the team. Stop settling for less than mediocre. 
    • Jackson113.2
      Unc Basketball thread

      By Jackson113.2 · Posted

×
×
  • Create New...