Jimmy Clausen Scouting Report

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Height: 6-2⅝ | Weight: 222 | 40-Time: 4.75

Official Bio

Strengths: Good height and bulk --- Arm strength is more than adequate and can make all of the necessary throws --- Great throwing mechanics with a quick delivery --- Super accurate passer with terrific touch, timing and anticipation --- Very smart with an excellent football IQ --- Knows how to operate under center, recognize blitzes, read coverages and go through progressions --- Takes care of the ball --- Able to buy time in the pocket with his feet --- Can throw on the run --- Tough and will play through pain and injuries --- Is confident with a fiery field presence and ice water in his veins --- Hard worker --- Media savvy and has proven that he can handle the spotlight --- Experienced --- Superb bloodlines. Weaknesses: Borderline cocky and entitled with a personality that rubs some people the wrong way --- Not a great athlete --- Can be overly cautious and too quick to check down, throw the ball away or take a sack --- Has to windup to really zip the ball --- Floats the deep ball at times --- Might not have a ton of upside --- Is still maturing --- Durability is a concern. Notes: Was a three-year starter for the Fighting Irish --- Brothers Casey and Rick both played quarterback at Tennessee --- Started getting national media attention in middle school and was labeled the "LeBron James of College Football" --- Was a celebrated recruit who won just about every prep award and honor imaginable --- Began working with highly-regarded quarterback guru Steve Clarkson in the 8th grade then spent three seasons under the tutelage of offensive mastermind Charlie Weis in college --- Underwent surgery to repair a minor injury to the elbow on his throwing arm in 2007 --- Played through a painful toe injury in 2009 that eventually required surgery to repair a couple of torn ligaments following the season --- Voted a captain by his teammates in 2009 --- One of the most prolific passers in Notre Dame history despite only playing three seasons --- Made major strides in the leadership department as a junior, showing a much better on-field demeanor and taking his team on a number of impressive game-winning fourth quarter drives --- Extensive experience running a pro style system, a factor which can't be underestimated in this day and age of the spread offense --- Was essentially groomed to be an NFL quarterback from a very young age and has somehow managed to live up to sky-high expectations in the face of intense scrutiny --- The worry is that some of the Jay Cutler-esque qualities of his personality could begin to take their toll in the locker room if he lands in a bad situation or with a dysfunctional franchise --- A polished signal caller with an outstanding pedigree and all of the tools to be a top-notch starter at the next level.

[Ralphy Boy]

Originally Posted by Sully

That's silly.
You don't think the majority of players in the NFL have brothers you've never heard of?

I know, I know. I just can't put my finger on why I don't like him. Every reason to like him is there, it just seems like there are a few things that are "off", but I guess there always is.

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

"We had Jimmy rated very highly, but the hair was the deal breaker."

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by Sully

That's silly.
You don't think the majority of players in the NFL have brothers you've never heard of?

They're all related to Dwayne Bowe, that's what his grandma says anyway

[Maggot Brain]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Mayock said he compares favorably to Mark Sanchez, but he can't see him been taken with the 4th pick by the Redskins.

Can't underestimate Coach Ryan's impact on Sanchez. I think he saved him from becoming a turnover machine by reigning him in mid-season. Any of these rookie QBs would benefit from some good NFL coaching.