Clarett Not Giving 100%

vailpass · 08-02-2005, 10:55 AM

This is a blurb from Denver training camp notes. The only thing I like less than a guy not hustling is a coach making exscuses for him. I hope for the best but am prepared for the worst with Clarett.
Mo needs more

Everybody knows it has been more than two years since running back Maurice Clarett played in a game. What has become evident early in camp is it also has been a long time since Clarett remembered how to practice.

One reason Clarett is No. 5 on the tailback depth chart may be because the other four bring considerably more energy to the workouts. On every drill, the Broncos have their running backs get up after the play and continue running toward the end zone.

Mike Anderson, the veteran who is No. 1 on the depth chart, always finishes off his runs near top speed. Clarett ends his plays at a noticeably slower pace.

"The speed is so different at the pro level compared to what he's used to," coach Mike Shanahan said. "It takes some time."
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_2906692

shakesthecat · 08-02-2005, 10:57 AM

I'm shocked

KCTitus · 08-02-2005, 10:59 AM

This type of anti Broncos stuff isnt permitted here...

Where's Teej?

vailpass · 08-02-2005, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KCTitus

This type of anti Broncos stuff isnt permitted here...

Where's Teej?

I'm as hard-core a Bronco as you'll meet. This isn't an anti-Bronco post, it's just a point of pre-season interest. Once the season starts I care about Anderson and Bell. Anything Clarett contributes is gravy since he basically works for free.

**RealSNR** · 08-02-2005, 10:59 AM

Lies! All lies! He's a quality draft pick! He will be the next Terrell Davis!!!

**Bearcat** · 08-02-2005, 11:02 AM

[insert pic of Clarett running with a Dominos pizza]

**RealSNR** · 08-02-2005, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

[insert pic of Clarett running with a Dominos pizza]

Oh man.. where are our photoshop pros when you need them?

**Bearcat** · 08-02-2005, 11:06 AM

Can't believe I found it...

htismaqe · 08-02-2005, 10:58 AM

Normally I would be inclined to laugh, point fingers, and make Donkey jokes.

But in this case, I find it hard not to feel sorry for you. Clarett is a 1st-class asshole...just another spoiled athlete.

Braincase · 08-02-2005, 11:01 AM

"To Clarett's credit, however, he successfully outran the Rascals and Powered Wheelchairs employed by the former Browns' defensive linemen"

Frazod · 08-02-2005, 10:59 AM

This is bad news. Clarett needs to make the team.

Then he can totally suck when it actually matters.

trndobrd · 08-02-2005, 11:01 AM

Maybe he is giving 100%.....but he's just slower than the rest

ct · 08-02-2005, 11:01 AM

You'd think with the contract he just signed, guy would be bustin a$$ to earn some PT. That's the only way he's gonna get paid.

**Rain Man** · 08-02-2005, 11:02 AM

All smack aside, what's up with that? With his history, you'd think that he'd be working harder than anybody.

vailpass · 08-02-2005, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

All smack aside, what's up with that? With his history, you'd think that he'd be working harder than anybody.

I agree completely. The other thing, maybe even more of a factor, is that he just signed a pay-for-performance contract. It's not like he can pull a Ryan Leaf and steal a huge sign on bonus and never try to play another down.

Maybe he's working up to game speed, maybe he saves it for game day, I don't know. I ust found it interesting that, as you point out, the one guy you would think would be busting his ass is doing the opposite.
We'll see, time will tell. I'm not giving up on the guy but he is definetely in the show-me-what-you-got category.

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vailpass Psycho Bag Of Squanch Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9594244	Clarett Not Giving 100% This is a blurb from Denver training camp notes. The only thing I like less than a guy not hustling is a coach making exscuses for him. I hope for the best but am prepared for the worst with Clarett. Mo needs more Everybody knows it has been more than two years since running back Maurice Clarett played in a game. What has become evident early in camp is it also has been a long time since Clarett remembered how to practice. One reason Clarett is No. 5 on the tailback depth chart may be because the other four bring considerably more energy to the workouts. On every drill, the Broncos have their running backs get up after the play and continue running toward the end zone. Mike Anderson, the veteran who is No. 1 on the depth chart, always finishes off his runs near top speed. Clarett ends his plays at a noticeably slower pace. "The speed is so different at the pro level compared to what he's used to," coach Mike Shanahan said. "It takes some time." http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_2906692
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