Bradford, Locker or Clausen?

I think it all comes down to preference with these guys. Do you want the guy who has produced some wicked stats but could be overrated and is coming off a major shoulder injury that will keep him from working out until after the draft? The guy from the high profile school with all the tools who has yet to put his team over the top and win anything significant? Or the guy who has won nothing but an upset of USC, has some quite average stats but is the blend of size, mobility and arm strength that has everyone drooling?

Each of the three lacks something important.

Bradford: Lacks arm strength and durability is a major question, not to mention questions about his blitz pick up.

Clausen: Is he a winner?

Locker: The talents there, but what has he really done and how long till everything comes together?

So those are the negatives of all three. Naturally they all have positives too.

Bradford: A winner and a play maker. Lightning quick release, accuracy, smarts and character more than make up for lack of arm.

Clausen: The prototype. Great size, great arm, accurate, stands tall in pocket with very good mechanics and release.

Locker: Young but has unlimited potential. He's worked very hard on his mechanics and accuracy has really improved. Physically he is far ahead of either Bradford or Clausen.

For me, I put Clausen in the top spot with Bradford comfortably in second and Locker slightly behind him. Clausen is just what I'm looking for in a QB and has spent his Notre Dame career in a pro style offense. He's carried ND so far this year with little in terms of a run attack helping him and a defence that has been mediocre at best. His durability, leadership and experience put him over the top in my book.

I'm not dinging Bradford for reinjuring his shoulder against Texas as others are because I dont think he was completely healthy when he returned. Arm strength is a question but not an issue as he has a plus arm. But there's little evidence of his ability to handle a rush. During his big 2008 season, Bradford had an all star cast of lineman blocking for him and he rarely got pressured, which makes his injury so early in the season on a sack a bit worrisome. He might struggle in the NFL unless he proves this will not hinder him.

As for Locker, I'm impressed with the physical attributes and the big win over USC, like everyone else, but really hasn't done much. Washington is a pretty bad team but he throws too many INT and takes too many sacks. He needs another year at the college level to put finishing touches on his game and catch the mental aspect up with his physical gifts. He's definitely someone I'm worried will need a lot of time to get ready for NFL action and might get rushed onto the field.