Sam Bradford's pro day workout should clear up top of NFL draft

[murphy196]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

When Brees gets hit on his shoulder is he done? LOL That's whta everyone always says until those QB's dominate the league. Then you jump all over them

Brees had a different type of injury, a torn Labrum and Bradford had a sprained AC joint which was injured twice in the same season. To me, he's not good enough to risk taking that early. Just because he had a shoulder injury like Brees, doesn't mean he can even sniff Bress' jock strap.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

When Brees gets hit on his shoulder is he done? LOL That's whta everyone always says until those QB's dominate the league. Then you jump all over them

I agree with you. The shoulder excuse is way overblown. The only thing that will convince people I guess is for Bradford to get drilled and then get right back up. So we'll just have to wait until the summer to see that

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by murphy196

Sam looked awesome in his workout, without pads and without a 350 DE chasing him and once he lands awkwardly on that shoulder he will be done! I pray the Rams take him at #1, so I don't have to cringe every time his is slammed on that shoulder.

Yeah cause thats exactly how the Saints felt right? Bradfords shoulder was not as bad as Brees and Brees has held up how many yrs now?

[CultBrennan59]

I'd trade Andre Carter, LaRon Landry, Anthony Montgomery, Jason Campbell and our first for the Rams first overall pick. That's the highest I'm willing to go up for Bradford. (maybe McIntosh can be thrown in, but they'd need to give us a 6th rounder for him too)

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

I'd trade Andre Carter, LaRon Landry, Anthony Montgomery, Jason Campbell and our first for the Rams first overall pick. That's the highest I'm willing to go up for Bradford. (maybe McIntosh can be thrown in, but they'd need to give us a 6th rounder for him too)

If you can throw in the ability to expand their roster to 56 players, I think you might have a small chance of getting them to accept that.

[tryfuhl]

we need this guy

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

we need this guy

The good news is he's been in a plastic bubble his whole life which means no injuries and plenty of time to study the play book. LOL.

[diehard]

Good read. Both Clausen and Bradford have their projected downsides. I'm more optimistic about both of these players today than ever but, we need to get better upfront. If Okung is gone, trade down.

[celts32]

This could be our only chance left to gwt Bradford...

Talk mounts that Bradford won't sign a pre-draft contract | ProFootballTalk.com

Talk mounts that Bradford won't sign a pre-draft contract
Posted by Mike Florio on March 29, 2010 7:55 PM ET
Amid reports that the Rams are talking to the agents for multiple players who could be the first overall pick in the 2010 draft, there's increasing chatter that, as to one of the players, there may not be much to discuss.

We're hearing from multiple league and media sources that Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford could refuse to sign a pre-draft contract with the Rams.

In the past four drafts, the only top pick not signed in advance of the commencement of the selection process was Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell. He ultimately held out into the regular season.

If Bradford declines to agree to terms before being picked, and if the Rams ultimately don't select him, Bradford would slide to the Redskins at No. 4, at worst. (He also could end up going second or third, if a team that needs a quarterback moves up.) Operating from the four hole, Bradford likely would then attempt to invoke the so-called "quarterback premium" in the hopes of getting more than the first overall pick, just as Matt Ryan did from the third spot two years ago.

If the Rams pick Bradford without a contract in place, the leverage then flips to the player, with the Rams compelled to get the guy signed in the hopes of justifying the pick and turning around a franchise that seems far longer than a decade removed from a Super Bowl win.

We also don't rule out the Rams picking Bradford and then attempting to trade him, like the Chargers did six years ago with Eli Manning.

Either way, Adam Schefter's prediction could end up being wrong -- but not because Bradford won't be regarded as the best player in the draft. The Rams could decide that they won't take Bradford if he makes it clear that he won't sign a contract.

[McD5]

Celts, that is big news.

We need him to pull an Eli or Elway.

[Lotus]

Celts, thanks for that. T'would be nice to see Bradford at #4.

Maybe Bradford wants to work with the Shanahans and so he will be standoffish in his dealings with the Rams. Just a dreamy thought.

[tryfuhl]

Basically what Florio said is that we don't know anything

[SmootSmack]

John Clayton brought this contract thing up the other day. He thinks though, and I tend to agree, that even with the tenuous ownership situation in St. Louis they will still pay above market and ensure that they get Bradford. The only thing that could keep it from happening is that apparently Spags is still not totally bought into the idea. But I think he gets overruled.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

John Clayton brought this contract thing up the other day. He thinks though, and I tend to agree, that even with the tenuous ownership situation in St. Louis they will still pay above market and ensure that they get Bradford. The only thing that could keep it from happening is that apparently Spags is still not totally bought into the idea. But I think he gets overruled.

Spags isn't sold knowing how bad they need a QB??? Re-enforces my points on Bradford. Hopefully Spags does get overruled and the Rams overpay for a player who will not meet up to the hype/expectations. We need to draft Clausen at #4 and be done with it.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Spags isn't sold knowing how bad they need a QB??? Re-enforces my points on Bradford. Hopefully Spags does get overruled and the Rams overpay for a player who will not meet up to the hype/expectations. We need to draft Clausen at #4 and be done with it.

Well to reiterate.... I've heard the team doesn't want the high cost of a #1 pick, but keep in mind almost every team that gets to this spot is trying to move out of it saying the same thing or trying to get more picks cause they have more then one need.

I've also heard Spags job is on the line this year and he's not sold about having a Rookie QB taking over the team. Shanahan yes cause he's signed a 5yr deal, Andy Reid cause he is Philli and they won't part with him, but I heard the Rams were not happy with Spags season last year and are giving him this year to fix their problems or he's gone. Would any of you chance your career on a drafted QB who might have issues in the NFL cause he has not been tested? or throwing your whole season away and career on one good hit by a DE if Bradford gets reinjured?

I think Bradford will be healthy and ready to go. I think he'll do fine. But I'm not the one in the hot seat putting my eggs in one basket hoping it all works out at a high expense. All he really needs is a proven QB who is safe with the ball and an OL to protect them. Then throw in a few DL and he's doing great. If he can do all that plus pick up an extra pick or two and have a half decent year, then I'm sure he stays and could be developing a young QB while doing so.