When I quizzed a few scouts at the Alabama-Virginia Tech game about Clowney's questionable conditioning, most were surprised by his lack of endurance, but few viewed it as a major concern. An NFC West scout in attendance told me Clowney has routinely taken plays off throughout his career, and that he seemingly has a "hall pass" to do whatever he wants. The scout went on to tell me he wasn't bothered by the preferential treatment, but he believes Clowney could benefit from a "hard-nosed" coach who demands that he "brings it on every down" at the next level. He added that Clowney's talents and physical tools are "off the charts," but he will need to learn how to put it all together to become more than a "one-dimensional" pass-rush specialist as a pro.