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

[NM Redskin]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think (know?) Bradford would rather play for the Redskins. But I don't see him getting past the Rams either. I don't know what we can offer. I know they want Montgomery, but Campbell, #4, Montgomery? You have to offer more.

Maybe throw in another couple of 2011 picks, get Atogwe as well. Trade Landry to New Orleans for their 1st rounder. Get a OL there, hopefully keep our 2nd round pick, get another OL there?

Is there any way Bradford could leverage his way to Redskins? Basically say he wont sign a contract with. Kinda like J Russell, E. Manning. Or is STL gonna throw so much green it aint gonna matter?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by NM Redskin

Is there any way Bradford could leverage his way to Redskins? Basically say he wont sign a contract with. Kinda like J Russell, E. Manning. Or is STL gonna throw so much green it aint gonna matter?

I think they'll so much green, but who knows for sure. It'd be easier if they had the ownership situation officially resolved

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by NM Redskin

Is there any way Bradford could leverage his way to Redskins? Basically say he wont sign a contract with. Kinda like J Russell, E. Manning. Or is STL gonna throw so much green it aint gonna matter?

I hope that Bradford tells the Rams, "I have always hated the Rams and I don't think anything will change that. So I will insist on a $500 mil. contract and hold out as long as it takes to get it."

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I hope that Bradford tells the Rams, "I have always hated the Rams and I don't think anything will change that. So I will insist on a $500 mil. contract and hold out as long as it takes to get it."

Players usually hold out for more money. Dropping to #4 gives you less leverage on arguing for more money, so this makes no sense.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Players usually hold out for more money. Dropping to #4 gives you less leverage on arguing for more money, so this makes no sense.

unless you can get that QB premium.. didn't Matt Ryan do that?

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I hope that Bradford tells the Rams, "I have always hated the Rams and I don't think anything will change that. So I will insist on a $500 mil. contract and hold out as long as it takes to get it."

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Players usually hold out for more money. Dropping to #4 gives you less leverage on arguing for more money, so this makes no sense.

Actually it makes a lot of sense if, as some have surmised, Bradford would prefer to play for Shanahan rather than for the Rams. Although the words were different, Eli Manning did something similar to San Diego a few years ago: he made it clear that he did not want to play for or be drafted by the Chargers.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Players usually hold out for more money. Dropping to #4 gives you less leverage on arguing for more money, so this makes no sense.

Even if Bradford were to drop to us, I believe he would use the QB position and try to leverage it with us to get a good payday. He may also believe Washington will pay more simply because of the different FO's and ownership. I certainly don't think Washington would ever see a holdout, but the Rams could.

I also think the Rams will want a deal done pre-draft, if Bradford seriously wants to wait that could help him drop. Not necessarily to us though, because Mike Holmgrem might jump up for Bradford.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Even if Bradford were to drop to us, I believe he would use the QB position and try to leverage it with us to get a good payday. He may also believe Washington will pay more simply because of the different FO's and ownership. I certainly don't think Washington would ever see a holdout, but the Rams could.

I also think the Rams will want a deal done pre-draft, if Bradford seriously wants to wait that could help him drop. Not necessarily to us though, because Mike Holmgrem might jump up for Bradford.

What would be crazy is if we end up drafting Bradford, trade or not, and then he holds out for big $ (the qb reasoning you mention). Wouldn't it be something if the skins actually refused to pay a big name player what he & his agent demanded & a long holdout ensued?

I don't see any holdouts being too long this year though. With the uncertainty of a CBA & a potential lockout in 2011, any half smart player & agent will get the biggest chunk of change they can this year, even at the expense of some unfavorable terms later in the deal.