Scot McCloughan Quotes

“Some people look at it as a negative because of the way they hold the ball or whatever, but every quarterback is different. If thats the way hes programmed, then so be it. If hes successful with it, why change it? Over the long haul, quarterback is so hard to figure out anyway, seeing how many first-round picks dont make it, and how many lower-round picks do.”

Scot McCloughan

“I feel pretty comfortable with the guys on the O-line that we took in the draft and the guys already here. I feel its a solid group with some depth, starting next year.”

Scot McCloughan

“The thing that stands out the most is a big-time playmaker on offense. Brandon (Lloyd) has made some big plays, and he has the potential to be a good receiver, but you dont have the guy whos the go-to guy on third down and hes going to make the play. Thats the one thing that stands out the most. There are good football players here, but the depth wasnt as much as youd like. There was a reason they had the record that they had. You dont blame all that on the coaching.”

Scot McCloughan

“It puts us one slot ahead of where we might have been and we can take a player we have our eye on.”

Scot McCloughan

“I havent talked to my Dad since the coin flip. I dont want to put him in that situation.”

Scot McCloughan

“But I talk to my mom.”

Scot McCloughan

“You feel good about (Robinson). You have 90 percent of the player you are looking for because you have the attitude, the toughness, the intelligence. Now the 10 percent you dont know is about the conversion. (But) you know hes going to do everything he can to make the conversion.”

Scot McCloughan

“I think to be a successful quarterback at the Division I level and win games says a lot about your mental makeup and your leadership ability. The thing that impressed us about Robinson, in being around him, is hes the type of guy you want on your side. Hes a tough guy, hes an intelligent guy. Hes going to find a way to win games.”