The case for Clowney at #1

Gyle41386 · 02-21-2014, 06:16 PM

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/2/2...couting-report

Former NFL DE Stephen White makes the case for Houston to take Clowney with the first pick.

Thundercocks- Ho! · 02-21-2014, 07:10 PM

Good read. Clowney is a hell of an athlete but there certainly is room for improvement. This article definitely helps sort out his strengths and weaknesses. Scary to think how much he can improve!

NCgamecock1981 · 02-21-2014, 08:26 PM

I didn't love the idea this guy is pushing that Clowney came here for 3 years and received essentially zero coaching. But if he does have that many technique issues, watch out if someone gets them solved. The Texans D would be unbelievable with him opposite of Watt.

GamecockInHell · 02-21-2014, 08:32 PM

I think losing Lawing hurt Clowney this year. Clowney seemed to inprove on his technique between his freshman and sophomore year but slipped back into bad habits this past year. Either way I would love to see the Texans draft him so he could play next to Watts.

uscsandstorm85 · 02-21-2014, 08:52 PM

Houston needs offense.

Gamecocks1137 · 02-21-2014, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uscsandstorm85

Houston needs offense.

Houston and every other team in the NFL needs a Clowney more. QBs are a dime a dozen, freaks of nature on the other hand are not.

roosterdude21 · 02-21-2014, 09:33 PM

Bc he's the Predator. True story

ccured · 02-21-2014, 09:44 PM

One question for all the critics did none of them see the year that kelcy Quarles had? His results prove that defenses doubled and ran away from clowney. The defensive strategy of lawing and deke don't allow for direct stat comparisons either. Clowney is just two good of a player to pass on Imo

spareparts · 02-21-2014, 10:20 PM

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Like Johnny Football, or Clowneeeeey
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Lalli25 · 02-21-2014, 10:33 PM

Clowney is the smart pick. None of the QBs are a Luck type talent, sure thing. Get Clowney and have a sick D, like the Seahawks, and find a QB to manage the game. It's much easier to get a solid QB than it is to get a Clowney and Watt combo.

trapper82 · 02-22-2014, 04:41 AM

Not going to lie, I read that and noticed a great deal of constructive criticism regarding the coaching he has received or the way he took that coaching. Maybe it is just that one guys opinion.

Thundercocks- Ho! · 02-22-2014, 09:54 AM

Raymond Berry came up with notion that there were about 18 different ways to catch the ball in a game situation and he practiced these over and over in his spare time throughout his career. Raymond Berry was not a physical talent but he was an excellent receiver bc he made himself into one. If the casual fan can watch Clowney and think this is a hell of an athlete but he needs to expand his pass rushing repertoir you can bet the coaches were thinking that too. If you want to be great you will put in the work plain and simple. Clowney hasn't even come close to reaching his potential. When he does that he will truly be one of the greatest to play the game.

usc1 · 02-22-2014, 01:05 PM

Sounds like we need to hire this guy as our DL coach. He seems to know way more than Deke.

Cockypantherfan · 02-22-2014, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gamecocks1137

Houston and every other team in the NFL needs a Clowney more. QBs are a dime a dozen, freaks of nature on the other hand are not.

Lol.

The NFL is a QB driven league.

JAYBEZ · 02-22-2014, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roosterdude21

Bc he's the Predator. True story

QBs be like

"Get to tha Choppah!!!"

B-G · 02-22-2014, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gamecocks1137

QBs are a dime a dozen.

No they aren't.

henmania · 02-22-2014, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GamecockInHell

I think losing Lawing hurt Clowney this year. Clowney seemed to inprove on his technique between his freshman and sophomore year but slipped back into bad habits this past year. Either way I would love to see the Texans draft him so he could play next to Watts.

I don't think losing Lawing hurt. Clowney at times played not to get hurt. Offenses mad it easier by running away from him. As for coaching, both Lawing and Deke said Clowney basically did what he wanted to. I don't think it was a lack of coaching but a lack of listening.

Gamecocks1137 · 02-22-2014, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-G

No they aren't.

Yes they are.

Gamecocks1137 · 02-22-2014, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cockypantherfan

Lol.

The NFL is a QB driven league.

Really? I could have sworn the defense was the reason the Seahawks won the Superbowl.

B-G · 02-22-2014, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gamecocks1137

Yes they are.

You have no idea what you're talking about.

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Thundercocks- Ho! Recruit Male Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Duncan Posts: 181 CockyCash: 500	Re: The case for Clowney at #1 Good read. Clowney is a hell of an athlete but there certainly is room for improvement. This article definitely helps sort out his strengths and weaknesses. Scary to think how much he can improve!

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NCgamecock1981 Entrenched Starter Male Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 980 CockyCash: 80000	Re: The case for Clowney at #1 I didn't love the idea this guy is pushing that Clowney came here for 3 years and received essentially zero coaching. But if he does have that many technique issues, watch out if someone gets them solved. The Texans D would be unbelievable with him opposite of Watt.

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GamecockInHell 1st Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hephzibah, Ga Posts: 3,682 CockyCash: 1007834	Re: The case for Clowney at #1 I think losing Lawing hurt Clowney this year. Clowney seemed to inprove on his technique between his freshman and sophomore year but slipped back into bad habits this past year. Either way I would love to see the Texans draft him so he could play next to Watts.

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uscsandstorm85 2nd Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Anywhere USC is playing. Posts: 3,092 CockyCash: 500	Re: The case for Clowney at #1 Houston needs offense. __________________ "I don't know. I sort of always liked playing them that second game because you could always count on them having two or three key players suspended."-S. Spurrier on scheduling changes in the sec.

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Gyle41386 Explosivo Male Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 5,738 CockyCash: 1450	The case for Clowney at #1 http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/2/2...couting-report Former NFL DE Stephen White makes the case for Houston to take Clowney with the first pick. __________________

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roosterdude21 2nd Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: S. Carolina Posts: 2,599 CockyCash: 1918280675	Re: The case for Clowney at #1 Bc he's the Predator. True story

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ccured 2nd Team All-American Male Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: columbia sc Posts: 9,468 CockyCash: 4860120	Re: The case for Clowney at #1 One question for all the critics did none of them see the year that kelcy Quarles had? His results prove that defenses doubled and ran away from clowney. The defensive strategy of lawing and deke don't allow for direct stat comparisons either. Clowney is just two good of a player to pass on Imo

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spareparts Banned Male Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbia Posts: 22,378 CockyCash: 1000509	Re: The case for Clowney at #1 LOOK IN MY EYES WHAT DO YOU SEE? Im the cult of personality I EXPLOIT YOU, YOU STILL LOVE ME I'm the cult of personality Like Johnny Football, or Clowneeeeey I'm the cult of personality

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Lalli25 2nd Team All-American Male Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Centreville, Va Posts: 8,486 CockyCash: 380	Re: The case for Clowney at #1 Clowney is the smart pick. None of the QBs are a Luck type talent, sure thing. Get Clowney and have a sick D, like the Seahawks, and find a QB to manage the game. It's much easier to get a solid QB than it is to get a Clowney and Watt combo.

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trapper82 1st Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 4,720 CockyCash: 500	Re: The case for Clowney at #1 Not going to lie, I read that and noticed a great deal of constructive criticism regarding the coaching he has received or the way he took that coaching. Maybe it is just that one guys opinion. __________________ You can't spell EXCUSE without the "CU."

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Thundercocks- Ho! Recruit Male Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Duncan Posts: 181 CockyCash: 500	Re: The case for Clowney at #1 Raymond Berry came up with notion that there were about 18 different ways to catch the ball in a game situation and he practiced these over and over in his spare time throughout his career. Raymond Berry was not a physical talent but he was an excellent receiver bc he made himself into one. If the casual fan can watch Clowney and think this is a hell of an athlete but he needs to expand his pass rushing repertoir you can bet the coaches were thinking that too. If you want to be great you will put in the work plain and simple. Clowney hasn't even come close to reaching his potential. When he does that he will truly be one of the greatest to play the game.

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usc1 Class of 2013 Male Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charleston Posts: 14,934 CockyCash: 1001111796	Re: The case for Clowney at #1 Sounds like we need to hire this guy as our DL coach. He seems to know way more than Deke. __________________

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