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by CBATL32 on Mar 17, 2010 8:23 PM EDT
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I am more confident than ever that Jimmy Clausen will be our pick at #9. With Whitehurst going to Seattle, that eliminates them from taking JC with their pick. Washington will not take him at #4. So that leaves only the Browns as a realistic team that could take JC before us. With their recent moves and after hearing Holmgren's quotes lately, I don't think Claussen is even remotely on their radar. I think they'll either make a bold move up to try and get Bradford, or they'll draft a developmental QB with a second or third round pick.
Also, with Seattle solidifying their future QB, that greatly increases the chances that they select a LT with their pick. If Okung, Bulaga and Trent Williams are gone by pick 9 and JC is still on the board, I don't see how OBD passes on him. Unless they don't grade him as a possible franchise QB.
It just looks more and more like Clausen will be our selection, and I for one, couldn't be happier if that happens.
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we the FANS the VOICE the PEOPLE the true BLOOD of the Buffalo BILLS are just doing all this SO mAYBE just MAYbe the Coach THE teAM will just see how us the FANS the the SPARTAN aka BUFARTAN we will not Surrender to know onE.
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by uPitt_BillsFan on Mar 17, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m right with you. I just really want the Bills to land him.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Mar 18, 2010 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I’d like it for simply for the T.O. effect. Excite the fan base by bringing in a huge-profile proven winner and then have the amusement of watching it all play out.
It's Clausen, one "s" only one.
I love him but we need other players.
" A wise man once told me, never argue with a fool, becuase from a far, you can't tell who is who" - Jay-Z
by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 17, 2010 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
Ooops, not sure how I did that
But, we do need lots of other players, but what other player is more important than QB? None. If OBD values him like I hope they do, then he should be the pick if he is available. We can get a decent LT with our second rounder. That leaves NT and OLB as significant needs with the rest of our picks. I could see us trying to move back up into the second to get Cam Thomas.
A first three picks of Clausen, Saffold and Thomas would make me ecstatic.
No big deal
I’ve just seen it spelled like that a lot around here, just a pet peeve. I spell Dan LaFeavours name wrong sometimes when I look back over my post that mention him. Also, I’m a big Saffold fan, he’s flying up the draft boards.
" A wise man once told me, never argue with a fool, becuase from a far, you can't tell who is who" - Jay-Z
by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 17, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Why not??? I know the bills need more players but i think we are considering this a rebuilding phase and they usually start with a franchise QB. The only thing left is if Nix and Gailey believe Clausen is their guy and that he falls to 9.
Clausen doesn’t strike me as a Gailey-Nix sort of guy. Tebow and McCoy seem more their type to me. Especially Tebow, since he’s proven that he’ll do whatever is asked of him and be humbled in the process.
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How is that proven? Since he changed his delivery to give himself a shot at being a pro QB?
I think that’s an assumption based on his off-field behavior and demeanor. And what QB doesn’t do what it takes to win? Maybe Cutler?
by Dr. Brackish Okun on Mar 18, 2010 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions
he is proven because he won 2 national championships and was close to winning a 3rd. Also, J. Russell doesn’t do what it takes to win, not cutler
He didn’t say he was a proven winner. He said he did what he was asked. Also, how can you be close to winning 3 national championships when you only play in two?
by Dr. Brackish Okun on Mar 18, 2010 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
How is that proven?
You can assume whatever reasons you want. It’s proven because it happened. He was told to do it, and he did.
But that’s a terrible basis upon which to select a quarterback. Wanting, and trying your best to be an NFL QB doesn’t mean a thing when it comes to having success. Does Trent Edwards not do what he’s asked?
I’m not denying the fact that he makes effort. I’m questioning why you think trying hard and doing what is asked of you means he’ll be a good NFL quarterback.
by Dr. Brackish Okun on Mar 18, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
actually, no, Trent didn’t do what he was asked. That’s why he got benched. Re-read my posts, I never said anything that remotely suggested Tebow would be a good NFL QB. What I said was I thought Tebow and McCoy were more Gailey-Nix sort of guys than Clausen is. To clarify, I feel that T.O. and Cogs were shown the door for the same reason. Both have repeatedly put their own interests ahead of the team’s. Clausen has been accused of the same thing. McCoy and Tebow are said to do exactly what their coached to do, without second guessing their coaches. Old school guys like Gailey and Nix aren’t likely to put up with any prima donna crap.
Sorry, I totally read into your post the wrong way. So many people get crushes on him for non-football reasons and then try to justify why they think he’d be a good QB. I agree that Chuddy will look for hard-nosed guys.
by Dr. Brackish Okun on Mar 19, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Give me one example of Clausen puting himself above the team?
I can’t think of one, and Clausen has more mobility and pocket presence than you’d think.
" A wise man once told me, never argue with a fool, becuase from a far, you can't tell who is who" - Jay-Z
by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 19, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
He wants to be the best and has “all” the tools to be a great QB. Trent is a sally, Tebow is not. Trent is gun shy and is afraid to throw it downfield unless is a straight fly to the sideline, tebow is not. It took 6 weeks to change his throwing motion, and in six more weeks he will have defenses down pat. He is a natural winner and leader, what more do you want from your QB?
O and by the way, wanting and trying your best and being determined can take you very very far in life. It got me into medical school. Im not the smartest guy naturally but i worked damn hard for it and that makes you a better person and more appreciative in the end
I definitely agree about hard work, it’s just that it’s different in a job which there are hundreds of thousands in the world, versus one that has 32.
by Dr. Brackish Okun on Mar 19, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Throwing Change
Yeah, heard his throwing motion still a problem. I wouldn’t gamble on Tebow.
by buffalobacker on Mar 19, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
The bills will more than likely be a top 15 pick next year. With a couple of years of solid drafts, hopefully they can right the ship.
I agree, lets get past being the 11th pick first before we consider 15 + pick range
" A wise man once told me, never argue with a fool, becuase from a far, you can't tell who is who" - Jay-Z
by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 17, 2010 8:53 PM EDT reply actions
IF no OT, then NT is the pick (or trade down)...
If the Top 3 LTs are off the board at Pick #9, the Bills will look to trade down (maybe with a team that wants to trade up to get McClain) and turn their attention to a NT (likely Dan Williams or Terrance Cody, if they trade down too far). Personally, I really like Clausen as a QB to build around. However, the Bills have at least 2 projects (Edwards, Brohm) for whom Gailey can experiment with at the position… not to mention if a guy like Thigpen is eventually cut loose down the road. They will not stumble across a starting LT or NT… those guys simply do not get let go. They MUST draft either an OT or NT with their first pick. Clausen may drop further than most project, somewhat like Quinn in his draft year.
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by silverstreak3k on Mar 18, 2010 3:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Cleveland will take him
I would be fine with Clausen but considering that Cleveland’s quarterbacks are even worse than ours I’m pretty sure he will go to them.
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by silverstreak3k on Mar 18, 2010 3:33 AM EDT up reply actions
They’re paying Delhomme 7 million in 2010 (he’s going to make 19 million combined in 2010!). I think he’s their starter and they’ll look for a guy to develop behind him. As such, i’m not sure they’ll take Clausen with their top pick. I think Cleveland is the team that will challenge the Bills for ’Bow.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Mar 18, 2010 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Whitehurst is Pete carrol’s QB of the future… not sure I am buying that. Petey knows very well that any young QB could be a bust, and i also think he likes clausen, and whitehurst as a back up, as Hasselbeck will be gone either by the beginning of this season, but at least at the end of 2010, and I still think Clasuen is his guy, although they too need big help on the OL front…. so you could be right
It is Brohm’s Bills jersey that is the least stained with doo-doo... GO BILLS
I don't really understand that sentiment. Care to explain?
" A wise man once told me, never argue with a fool, becuase from a far, you can't tell who is who" - Jay-Z
by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 17, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess Clausen is a DB?
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Mar 18, 2010 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions
haha that was great
" A wise man once told me, never argue with a fool, becuase from a far, you can't tell who is who" - Jay-Z
by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 18, 2010 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Seattle’s move is curious indeed. It looks like they overpaid for Whitehurst, both in terms of money and draft compensation. It would seem to take the mystery out of their pick, which could keep teams from trying to trade up with Seattle to take Clausen (or Bradford if on the board)…..because what’s the point when Seattle has invested heavily at QB?
I wouldn’t put much stock in the Holmgren quotes. This is the time of year for rampant dishonesty. Surely Holmgren has to have noticed the way that Delhomme is prone to 4+ INT games. He might think highly of Seneca Wallace but highly enough to pass on Clausen or Bradford?
It can always get worse. Let me tell you how.
But again Ron, Cleveland paid Delhomme alot of money to come to town. I don’t know how they get beyond starting him at QB.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Mar 18, 2010 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions
A lot of money on a short term deal. The short term is what makes it possible (likely?) they’ll still look to go QB early in the draft. It’s not like Wallace is their “QB of the future”.
by tm on Mar 18, 2010 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Wallace and Cribbs might make that team about as unique as can be at the QB position. Though Wallace seems to have a bit of the traditional QB about him.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Mar 18, 2010 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I want to like Clausen, but I see too many NFL personnel that claim to have him as a fringe 1st rounder and not a high 1st rounder. For instance, Daniel Jeremiah of Move the Sticks claims that he hasn’t talked to a single NFL scout/personnel guy who has Clausen rated as a high 1st rounder. I think the media likes Clausen more than the professionals actually do.
Don’t think it will happen, but I wouldnt mind it. I think chix is sold on giving one of our three a shot. Actually, I’m not sure Gaily cares about the QB, as long he (the QB) doesnt crew up that much.
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by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Mar 17, 2010 11:47 PM EDT reply actions
he certainly seemed very concerned about it at his last presser. He said there will definitely be 4 QB’s going into training camp. If you recall, back when he was named coach, he said “we’ll be making a decision about the QB position in the next few weeks”. Obviously he doesn’t have much confidence in any of our existing QB’s. Unless he finds a starting QB via trade of FA before the draft, it’s basically guaranteed the Bills will draft a QB.
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We need to build the O-line, D-line, a LB or two, then BPA at WR...
…… let the 3 stooges battle it out. Maybe a turd will float to the top of the toilet water.
Next year, get a QB who is worthy of the pick (the only one this year is Bradford) and build more depth on the team. We’ll be sitting nice next year after three good drafts.
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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Mar 18, 2010 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
The way I see drafting a WR,
would be that we take a late round WR. I would love Jordan Shipley in the 4th-5th, maybe even later drafted by Buffalo, he’s a damn good WR. I disagree about Bradford being the only QB worthy, Clausen is too.
" A wise man once told me, never argue with a fool, becuase from a far, you can't tell who is who" - Jay-Z
by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 18, 2010 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree about WR. I think WR is one of the best positions to find good fits later in the draft.
Also, on a side note, Mark Twain is quoted as saying, “Never argue with a fool. Onlookers might not be able to tell the difference.” I want Jay-Z’s time machine.
by Dr. Brackish Okun on Mar 18, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Very nice,
I like the Twain quote, but I’m a big Jay-Z fan. I wonder where he got the line, ha. As smart as I believe Jay-Z is, I’m gonna say Twain was the orginator of the quotes meaning,
" A wise man once told me, never argue with a fool, becuase from a far, you can't tell who is who" - Jay-Z
by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 19, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree ... Clausen is the pick
Best Available OT in the 2nd, Best Available WR in the 3rd. DT in the 4th … Maybe
DT in the 4th!!! no way
" A wise man once told me, never argue with a fool, becuase from a far, you can't tell who is who" - Jay-Z
by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 18, 2010 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Why won't Washington take him at 4?
I’d say there’s actually a decent chance that they do. They’re in the same position as the Bills: new regime=new QB. Just because they tendered Campbell doesn’t mean they won’t try to upgrade.
My closet has...
Jim Kelly (x3), Rob Johnson, Todd Collins, Doug Flutie, Drew Bledsoe, JP Losman and Trent Edwards jerseys hanging in it. I have them seperated – jerseys I can still sport on the right side (only the Kelly, Flutie and Trent jerseys are there) and jerseys I shouldn’t have bought and wouldn’t be caught dead in on the left.
I’ve decided that from this point forward I’m not buying a jersey for our QB to do my part in trying to break our QB curse. The last two jerseys I’ve bought have MY name on the back…that way I only jinx myself.
why is trent on the right? Bledsoe was a great QB over his whole career, if anything he deserves to be on the right more than trent
Trent’s still on the team and could still start games for us…I’ll root for him when he does so that’s why it’s still on the right.
As for Bledsoe, I think you’re right in that his career was a success but his stint in Buffalo wasn’t. I don’t have fond memories (maybe a few from 2002).
Joe Montana Interview
Just been watching the Joe Montan’s take on the latest crop of QB’s inc; Bradford, Clausen & Tebow. In particular he seems to like Clausen the most…
http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=018915a9-f325-4ed9-be3d-7bd44059e94f
Maybe he's slightly biased
" A wise man once told me, never argue with a fool, becuase from a far, you can't tell who is who" - Jay-Z
by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 18, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Both are Notre Dame products.
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by Brian Galliford on Mar 18, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea thank you Brian
I was suprised he didn’t get what I was getting at, but It’s a good endorsement for Clausen either way.
" A wise man once told me, never argue with a fool, becuase from a far, you can't tell who is who" - Jay-Z
by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 19, 2010 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
JIMMY CLAUSEN
JIMMY CLAUSEN IS WORST THEN HIS BROTHERS AND HIS BROTHERS DIDN’T MAKE IT IN THE NFLAND HE’S A CALIFORIA KID
You forgot the /typicalinternetblather
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by Brian Galliford on Mar 19, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Ok one thing,
his parents learned from the mistakes of Rick and Casey, they were good QB’s ( Div-!) but not that great. I’m pretty sure they both went to Tenn. but could be wrong there, I’ll agree that they never made it in the NFL. The difference between them and Jimmy is that from a young age 7th grade, Jimmy started working with some quality QB coaches thru high-school. Also, his father wanting to ensure Jimmy made it bigger than the other two brothers, he held him back when Jimmy was younger, thus making him older than the other players. Then Jimmy went and played for three season under arguably the best QB coach out there, learning a true NFL style offense (pointing out the mike, deciding what kinda set the D is in, having the ability to change plays when he saw something, and running a great 2 min drill). His brothers never nearly had the recources compared to what Jimmy had available for him, leading to him becoming the only true great QB from the Clausen brothers. Make an argument other than what his brothers did, do you have bothers and have you done better or worse than them? I’d say from reading that post they made it better off, which is prolly why you hate Jimmy, he succeded and his brother didn’t, maybe just like you. The last argument I just made is the exact same one you made about Clausen but mine is better and not in all CAPS. Also, I really am sick of the argument he’s from California, he’s lived in Indiana for 3 years, dealing with the winters, just as bad as Buffalo. I’m done with you. I’m out and watching BBall.
" A wise man once told me, never argue with a fool, becuase from a far, you can't tell who is who" - Jay-Z
by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 19, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Why because I'm informed
when his two argument were two sentences in all caps, do you know how to make an agurment or debate, to me it doesn’t seem so. Information means I have real data to make an argument, not just say one meaningless sentence. Stalker, or well informed having met him and watched every play of his ND career.
" A wise man once told me, never argue with a fool, becuase from a far, you can't tell who is who" - Jay-Z
by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 20, 2010 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
DID HE WIN AT NORTE DAME
BRADY QUINN WON MORE THEN JIMMY CLAUSEN HIS BROTHERS WON GAMES
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