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CLEVELAND -- Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen told the Plain Dealer today he thinks the Browns would be a great fit for him because the system is very similar to what he ran in college under Charlie Weis.

Clausen visited the Browns earlier this month and is on their radar with the No. 7 pick.

"It's the same terminology and they run the same plays, the same formations,'' said Clausen. "(Offensive coordinator) Brian Daboll knows coach Weis really well, so we were speaking the same language and had a really good rapport.''

He said he also hit it off with Browns coach Eric Mangini, who also knows Weis very well from their New England days. "We spent about 40 minutes together in Cleveland and it went very well,'' said Clausen.

Clausen said he knew back when Browns President Mike Holmgren said he "wished he liked (Clausen) more'' that it might just be a smokescreen. Holmgren then confirmed that during his visit to Cleveland.

"He said he says thing before the draft that may or may not be true,'' he said. "He told me he said that to throw people off.''

Still, he has no handle on whether or not the Browns will draft him. "They didn't give me any kind of vibe at all,'' he said.

He also said he didn't know if Weis, who's now the offensive coordinator for Kansas City, who picks at No. 5, will let him get past the Chiefs.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/topic/11203/notre-dame-qb-jimmy-clausen-thinks-cleveland-browns-would-be-a-great-fitRSS for NodeThu, 01 Oct 2026 13:53:52 GMTMon, 19 Apr 2010 20:48:48 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen thinks Cleveland Browns would be a great fit on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:37:53 GMT]]>Id love to see McCoy in a Browns jersey.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/169074https://brownsboard.com/post/169074Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:37:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen thinks Cleveland Browns would be a great fit on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:30:08 GMT]]>It's one thing to tell the Plain Dealer that you want to be a Brown. To do so, you're preaching to the choir and telling them what they want to hear.

Buffalo fans are under the impression he wants to play for them too.

http://boards.buffalobills.com/showthread.php?t=247978

But how crazy is Colt McCoy? He told an Atlanta, Georgia radio station that the Browns would be his choice.

http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/0...s/nh2391700.txt

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/169073https://brownsboard.com/post/169073Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:30:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen thinks Cleveland Browns would be a great fit on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:11:11 GMT]]>There is nothing I've seen written about the Clausen Scenario that would lead me to believe that the Browns have any more interest in him than in any other QB. Jimmy also thought taking a limo to signing day was a great fit. (OK, I couldn't resist).

I think that the comparisons to Ryan Leaf are fair in the sense that before the draft those in the know KNEW that Ryan Leaf had maturity issues. If this rings that same tone....I would stay away. I don't know this for a fact so I will leave the Clausen analysis to those with the actual data and interview results.

Note to Jimmy: Doesn't matter if you think it's a great fit. It's whether Holmgren does. The terminology was the same for #10 last year. Doesn't mean you're a Brown on Thursday night.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/169071https://brownsboard.com/post/169071Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:11:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen thinks Cleveland Browns would be a great fit on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:17:23 GMT]]>

@theclevelandsound said:

Clausen said he knew back when Browns President Mike Holmgren said he "wished he liked (Clausen) more'' that it might just be a smokescreen. Holmgren then confirmed that during his visit to Cleveland.

"He said he says thing before the draft that may or may not be true,'' he said. "He told me he said that to throw people off.''

Wrong answer pal. Should learn to keep your discussion private. I am a lifelong ND fan and I watched this kid every week, but even though he doesn't suck, he is Ryan Leafish to me. Don't want him and I suppose Mangini and Heckert feel the same way. Holmgren is not taking this kid under his wing.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/169062https://brownsboard.com/post/169062Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:17:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen thinks Cleveland Browns would be a great fit on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:03:12 GMT]]>Unless this is 1979 and the QB's name is Joe Montana, I do not want to draft any QB from Notre Dame.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/169058https://brownsboard.com/post/169058Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:03:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen thinks Cleveland Browns would be a great fit on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:29:02 GMT]]>I am a huge ND Football fan and jimmy clausen is the biggest puss i've ever seen. This kid is totally overrated, and will never make it in the NFL. I'm sorry, but his name should never be mentioned on this forum. In 2 years, you guys will regret ever bringing his name up. So so sad

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/169038https://brownsboard.com/post/169038Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:29:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen thinks Cleveland Browns would be a great fit on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:13:34 GMT]]>If weiss gets pickle, maybe we'll get berry

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/169011https://brownsboard.com/post/169011Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:13:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen thinks Cleveland Browns would be a great fit on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:37:23 GMT]]>Anyone who isnt going to be a top 5 pick, is probably saying man Cleveland would be a great fit. A) They're getting paid. 😎 They have few people to battle with for a starting gig. C) Holmgren.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/168991https://brownsboard.com/post/168991Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:37:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen thinks Cleveland Browns would be a great fit on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:25:28 GMT]]>The Clausen faggotry continues...

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/168985https://brownsboard.com/post/168985Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:25:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen thinks Cleveland Browns would be a great fit on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:27:19 GMT]]>I just can't look at Clausen and think "That's the guy I wanna root for for the next decade". Hell, I'm afraid to look him in the eyes for fear of turning to salt...............

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/168975https://brownsboard.com/post/168975Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:27:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen thinks Cleveland Browns would be a great fit on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:07:25 GMT]]>+1...great fit for #7 money....mangini knows all too well how weiss failed quinn

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/168974https://brownsboard.com/post/168974Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:07:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen thinks Cleveland Browns would be a great fit on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:35:02 GMT]]>This is like crabtree saying he wanted to come here last year: he's only saying this because he wants to get paid. He figures that this is the lowest team that would take him and he wants a big contract.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/168967https://brownsboard.com/post/168967Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:35:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen thinks Cleveland Browns would be a great fit on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:31:11 GMT]]>

@theclevelandsound said:

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/...clausen_th.html

CLEVELAND -- Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen told the Plain Dealer today he thinks the Browns would be a great fit for him because the system is very similar to what he ran in college under Charlie Weis.

Clausen visited the Browns earlier this month and is on their radar with the No. 7 pick.

"It's the same terminology and they run the same plays, the same formations,'' said Clausen. "(Offensive coordinator) Brian Daboll knows coach Weis really well, so we were speaking the same language and had a really good rapport.''

He said he also hit it off with Browns coach Eric Mangini, who also knows Weis very well from their New England days. "We spent about 40 minutes together in Cleveland and it went very well,'' said Clausen.

Clausen said he knew back when Browns President Mike Holmgren said he "wished he liked (Clausen) more'' that it might just be a smokescreen. Holmgren then confirmed that during his visit to Cleveland.

"He said he says thing before the draft that may or may not be true,'' he said. "He told me he said that to throw people off.''

Still, he has no handle on whether or not the Browns will draft him. "They didn't give me any kind of vibe at all,'' he said.

He also said he didn't know if Weis, who's now the offensive coordinator for Kansas City, who picks at No. 5, will let him get past the Chiefs.

I'm waiting for the Clausen jerseys to be made, I'll be first in line.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/168966https://brownsboard.com/post/168966Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:31:11 GMT