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NFP on Clausen

Mr. Scot

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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