Bradshaw rips Clausen's throwing

[ChucktownK]

It's a new day guys.

[BlackCatFan]

Same guy that can "fix" The Golden Calf of Bristol thinks Clausen is a lost cause. Guy is entitled to his opinion...

Bradshaw no big fan of Clausen

By LATASHA MILES

Tribune Staff Writer

MIDDLEBURY — Known for his often-animated commentary, former Pittsburgh Steelers and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback pulled no punches Friday when tackling some prominent signal callers.

And former Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen was not immune to Bradshaw's beliefs.

Bradshaw kicked off an innovative campaign with EverGreen Recreational Vehicles in Middlebury Thursday and criticized the on-field techniques of the Carolina Panthers' second-round draft pick.

"Let me say what I said before earlier up to the (NFL) draft," Bradshaw began about Clausen. "I didn't like him in college and I don't like him now. I never did like him. I don't like his delivery. I don't like his motion. I think he's too slow.

"Physically, the way he threw the football, I just didn't like him. (There's) way too much shoulder action. (He's) just another guy as far as I'm concerned."

Out of the NFL since 1983, the 61-year old now serves as a football analyst and co-host of FOX NFL Sunday.

"That's an observation from television," Bradshaw continued. "I hear great things about (Clausen), but he's just not my kind of quarterback. It's just a feel thing, that's all it is. Now prove me wrong, I'll be the first to say 'Wow that guy's really good.'"

Bradshaw believes Joe Montana is the greatest quarterback ever.

"(Montana) was a third-rounder," Bradshaw said. "And Jimmy may end up being that, (but he) played for such a big institution. I don't know how many big games he won? As far as I can count, not many, if any. So I kind of go by that. A lot

of guys can throw the football and pile up stats, but are you a difference-maker?

"I wish I could say it kinder, but it just doesn't come out right. I hope he proves me wrong."

Not known for accumulating numerous stats himself, the two-time Super Bowl MVP went on to critique troubled current Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who has surpassed some of his club records. He also disapproved of Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Michael Vick's recent antics in Virginia.

"Use your brains," Bradshaw said. "There's so much money and I don't understand why they don't just stay home in their mansions and have people cater to them. It just gets out of hand. It's a sad thing. They have to be careful about who they are and what they represent."

Bradshaw did complement Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre for avoiding a media frenzy this offseason. He also contended that the Detroit Lions are taking the necessary steps to restore hope within its organization with Matthew Stafford.

"I think (the Lions) are doing the right thing with (Stafford)," Bradshaw said. "He looks like the kind of guy who gets into it and shows he's mad. That's a guy (Stafford) whose leading them. I like him. I like him a lot. I like what he brings. (The Lions) still have a long way to go, but they're definitely on the right track."

Terry Bradshaw! What were you thinking?

[BlackCatFan]

I've seen his bad throws, but as I said, He's a born winner.

This is true.

[CatMan72]

Bottom line: Bradshaw's analysis was totally discredited when he said Clausen had a slow delivery, didn't matter what he said before or after that - game over.

[pantherj]

The small hands talking point? Really?

I remember before the small hands argument everyone said there was a conspiracy that he was really 5'9". At the combine he measured in at 6'2", so of course everyone turned the focus to his small hands to justify why he wasn't a good quarterback.

Objectively speaking, when you add up Clausen's completion%, TD/INT ratio, clutch throws i.e. 4th Qtr comebacks, #attempts, OL ranking, etc, he was the most proficient quarterback in college football last year. All of the media arguments breaking down the problems in his game simply didn't translate on the field. I can't blame a guy for dancing a bit when his OL had in aggregate the most sacks allowed of any OL over the past 3 years. The only thing about his game that clearly needs to improve is his deep ball, but if any of you remember there was another ND QB named Joe Montana who had an absolutely terrible deep ball. Jerry Rice could throw the ball farther.

[Cat'sGrowl]

He is slowly turning into the Lou Hotlz of the NFL. A slobbering idiot.

The thing is, is that this post is still dead on the money.

[ickmule]

The thing is, is that this post is still dead on the money.

Looks like slobbering Bradshaw did know something after all.

[PanthersPhan18]

Bradshaw should be glad that he even sniffed the HOF.

An average to below average NFL career, and yet regarded by many as one of the better NFL qbs to ever play the game? Talk about overrated!

[MHS831]

Bradshaw should be glad that he even sniffed the HOF.

An average to below average NFL career, and yet regarded by many as one of the better NFL qbs to ever play the game? Talk about overrated!

Like Namath, except Bradshaw had stud WRs, a fair center and Oline, a scrappy FB, and a pretty decent RB. Namath had a swagger and played in the crappy AFL. And a good game. But this is not about Namath, so I digress.

[pww42]

Way i see it we all crussed the guy. Now we say he was right. wonder if we will say the same about Luck in years to come?? Now Simms said Luck wasnt all the hype wonder if he is right??? Simms Said Mallett Maybe we should listen to former QB who knows what it takes..

[scarface]

Isn't he legally retarded or something?

[Happy Panther]

"Let me say what I said before earlier up to the (NFL) draft," Bradshaw began about Clausen. "I didn't like him in college and I don't like him now. I never did like him. I don't like his delivery. I don't like his motion. I think he's too slow.

"Physically, the way he threw the football, I just didn't like him. (There's) way too much shoulder action. (He's) just another guy as far as I'm concerned... I don't know how many big games he won? As far as I can count, not many, if any. So I kind of go by that. A lot.

Point to Bradshaw

[Davidson Deac II]

Can't believe you guys are slamming Bradshaw over the way he played. Remember when you are looking at those numbers, the game was played a lot differently in those days. Defenders could actually hit receivers then. And there was no in the grasp rule for QB's. They got treated like any other player. Average scores were generally in the teens or low twenties. Roger Staubach, who was probably the best QB of the 70's only had one season in which he completed above 60% of his passes.

It was a different era and Bradshaw compares relatively well with his peers. Not as good as Staubach or Tarkenton but better than some of the other big names of that era such as Stabler or Namath. For that era, his career was well above average. Honestly, any qb in the 70's who had more td's than int's was above average.

[Dpantherman]

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