Quote:I would not put Mack, Matthews or Barr in the level of player of Clowney or Bridgewater. 

 

I know Clowney had a season where effort lacked. But the assumption is that Clowney pretty much mailed it in because he did not want to get hurt and ruin his draft stock. 

 

Clowney's ability is off the charts. His ceiling towers over Mack or Barr. 

 

Clowney admitted he was a slacker in practice last year. I am criticizing him for doing it two seasons, not just this one, and the fact that he said it publicly means that news can't be a false report. Gil Brandt said he will need a very tough defensive line coach to succeed in the NFL because of his motivation problem.

 

BTW we also need an OLB. Assuming the Texans and Rams don't pick him, Mack would not be a bad pick if he is a top 5 talent.

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