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South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney hasn't looked like Superman his first couple games. And Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has. Clowney's so-so start forced folks who desperately want to be heard to claim he was overrated based on one highlight hit. All that shows is that they saw exactly one play of Clowney, an amazing talent, during last season. [Play fantasy football on the go: Live/mock drafts, real-time scoring and more on iPhone, iPad and Android ] Opposing teams are staying far away from Clowney, making sure they avoid his side. He was in and out of the lineup in South Carolina's first game and he looked tired, but there were reports he was battling an illness. Part of the problem with judging Clowney solely on stats like sacks is it doesn't take into account that teams can game plan to avoid a defensive end. If you paid attention to Clowney before he blew up Michigan running back Vincent Smith in the Outback Bowl, you know he's a legitimately fearsome defensive end. NFL teams understand what he brings to the table. However, that's not to say Bridgewater wouldn't also be a smart choice for whatever NFL team gets the first pick.
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