December 9, 200916 yr Pike and Sam Bradford seemed to do pretty good in the spread offense, even though neither are really running threats. I think Claussen would have done great with it, and probably would have ended up being the #1 pick in the draft if he stayed. I think the main reason why he is leaving more than any other reason, is because we all seen what happened to Bradford coming back. Since he knows his stock is high, he doesn't want the same thing to happen to him and chance getting hurt. Especially since he will have an inexperienced in front of him. If Bradford never got hurt this year, then I think he might have stayed if he would have liked the coach they brought in. Those guys were recruited for the spread though. It would make little to no sense to come back to polish your game and improve your stock by playing in an offense you've never ran that also happens to be a big draw-back for the NFL. McShay thinks teams will be tempted to take him over Bradford, Locker, and McCoy because there is no clear number one and he's the only one who operates exclusively from under center in a pro style offense. I'm not against a spread QB in the NFL, I just don't think a drop back passer that is a probable first rounder should come back for his senior year to play in one if he hasn't played in it already. But, I think everyone should leave when they get a chance. Returning can lead to injuries or scouts picking your game apart. Today they say Clausen lobs deep balls too much because he plays with great WR, next year they are liable to say he has a lack of arm strength. JMO.
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