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

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Does he prefer #1 money or to play for the Shanahans and still make a boatload of money?

exactly. besides, i'm sure Bradford would end up making close to the same amount as the #1 overall pick. Ryan Matthews was drafted 3rd and got #1 money.

Besides, if you think long-term, Bradford's career would likely be severely stunted in St Louis. His rookie contract might be awesome, but the chances he'd ever play well enough to get a great contract elsewhere would be slim. On the other hand, if he came to the Skins, he might make a little less money off of his rookie deal, but he'd have a greater chance of turning into a true franchise QB under the Shanahans. Within 4-5 years, he'd be signing a contract that, due to inflation, would likely surpass whatever Manning gets in his next extension.

There aren't any other teams I can think of in this leage that lack a franchise QB who have coaches on staff who've proven they can develop franchise QBs. Now, i've gone on record saying I don't really like any of the QBs in this years draft all that much. However, if I were Sam Bradford or Jimmy Clausen, I'd be selling my butt off to the Skins to make them either trade up to get me (Bradford) or take me at 4 (Clausen).