"I thought the Broncos wasted a pick when they took him where they did."
Yeah, turns out you're right. Guess Shanahan had to see for himself, but it was his running backs coach (Bobby Turner) who advised Shanahan to take a chance on him. Well, this won't be Shanny's first debacle from a draft-pick. Lots of people in Ohio were hoping for Clarett to fail. Looks like they got their wish.
Apparently his attitude was part of the reason they cut him. This guy clearly thinks he's better than he is.