Jimmy Clausen Tells ESPN That He Will Enter NFL Draft

From ESPN.com’s Tom Friend:

Following the advice of deposed Irish coach Charlie Weis, Clausen has decided to forgo his senior season and enter this April’s draft. Rated as perhaps the top quarterback in this year’s class, he is believed to be coveted by St. Louis, Cleveland and Washington — three teams that will conceivably pick in the top 5.

“After the season, in talking to my parents and obviously Coach Weis, I just feel it’s the right time,‘’ Clausen told ESPN.com on Monday before a scheduled 2 p.m. ET news conference in South Bend. "Coach Weis told me whether he was going to be here or not be here, it was time for me to go. He thought I’ve improved so much since I came to Notre Dame. So, I’m taking his advice, and I’m going to head out.’’

Redskins fan: “Please, by all means, St. Louis, you take him. We insist.”
Rams fan: “That’s very nice of you, Washington, But, no, no, we couldn’t possibly. Cleveland, you guys don’t seem to like that Brady Quinn fellow. We’ll let you draft Jimmy. Consider it a belated Christmas present.”
Browns fan: “Oh both of you are too kind, but we are full up to HERE with QB busts …”