H2o Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...draft-contract/ The only reason I say that is because they referenced the Eli Manning/Phillip Rivers situation from before. Everyone knew Eli wasn't going to play in San Diego, but they drafted him anyway. Could Bradford be taking this stance because he doesn't want to be in St. Louis? Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I wouldn't if I were him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Take him first overall anyway and let him sit out the year if he chooses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Take him first overall anyway and let him sit out the year if he chooses. That would be a big waste on a No.1 pick to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 What if Sam Bradford came out and said "I will ONLY play for Buffalo... bottom line." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 What if Sam Bradford came out and said "I will ONLY play for Buffalo... bottom line." and somewhere in hell, Satan is heard to mumble "Did someone turn the heat off?". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freester Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...draft-contract/ The only reason I say that is because they referenced the Eli Manning/Phillip Rivers situation from before. Everyone knew Eli wasn't going to play in San Diego, but they drafted him anyway. Could Bradford be taking this stance because he doesn't want to be in St. Louis? Just a thought. Washington will trade up to take Bradford. St Louis would rather trade down, and has tenuous ownership that doesn't want to pay absurd money to #1 pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Take him first overall anyway and let him sit out the year if he chooses. And let him go back in the draft the next year? Man, that would be a major waste of that pick, particularly when your alternative is Ndamakong Suh for ten years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. ChumChums Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 And let him go back in the draft the next year? Man, that would be a major waste of that pick, particularly when your alternative is Ndamakong Suh for ten years. Keep in mind though, that it would be hard to justify paying Suh him Albert Haynesworth type money when, especially when he hasn't played a down yet. They almost HAVE to go QB...unless they shock everyone and take Okung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 And Jim Kelly cried when the Bills drafted him. Chances that Bradford won't be playing in St. Louis anyway - at least, not for long - if the Rams take him... Link - Why Rams may leave St. Louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 That would be a big waste on a No.1 pick to do that. Bradford would be costing himself a ton of money, even moreso if there's a lockout next year. The Rams have more leverage than any other #1 overall pick team in recent memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 and somewhere in hell, Satan is heard to mumble "Did someone turn the heat off?". As snow flakes start sprinkling down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 What if Sam Bradford came out and said "I will ONLY play for Buffalo... bottom line." I'd have to put new pants on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 And Jim Kelly cried when the Bills drafted him. Chances that Bradford won't be playing in St. Louis anyway - at least, not for long - if the Rams take him... Link - Why Rams may leave St. Louis Yeah I don't think the Rams are in St. Louis for long either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...draft-contract/ The only reason I say that is because they referenced the Eli Manning/Phillip Rivers situation from before. Everyone knew Eli wasn't going to play in San Diego, but they drafted him anyway. Could Bradford be taking this stance because he doesn't want to be in St. Louis? Just a thought. He has no leverage, nor did Eli. That worked out because 2 teams drafted QBs that either team would be happy with. Unless you have Clausen and know that St. Louis would be happy with Clausen you aint got squatney. Chances that Bradford plays in Buffalo as a Bill? Also squatney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 He has no leverage, nor did Eli. That worked out because 2 teams drafted QBs that either team would be happy with. Unless you have Clausen and know that St. Louis would be happy with Clausen you aint got squatney. Chances that Bradford plays in Buffalo as a Bill? Also squatney. Beerball is right--there is no Phil Rivers to this Eli Manning. Bradford will be a Ram playing in St. Louis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Bradford seems like a good dude but the thought of spending the #1 overall pick and all the money that goes with it would scare the hell out me. Playing in a dome would be best for him but throwing in shorts with no pass rush won't get rid of my fears. I'd draft Suh, build a dominant d line, and hope to get a QB next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Bradford seems like a good dude but the thought of spending the #1 overall pick and all the money that goes with it would scare the hell out me. Playing in a dome would be best for him but throwing in shorts with no pass rush won't get rid of my fears. I'd draft Suh, build a dominant d line, and hope to get a QB next year. even if you've drafted DTs two years running? (I believe that's where SL is sitting, correct me if I'm wrong) even if Gil Brandt (pretty widely accepted most outstanding personnel evaluator) says Bradford's workout is the best he's seen since Aikman? If you're sitting at 1 and you can draft that kid...you do. No ifs, ands or buts. He's a Ram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawchukBills Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 What if Sam Bradford came out and said "I will ONLY play for Buffalo... bottom line." Wow that idea just crossed my mind after reading it and I got chills...okay so anyway...any football player that ever mutters those words will undoubtedly get puzzled looks...but maybe not after we go on our Super Bowl runs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 even if you've drafted DTs two years running? (I believe that's where SL is sitting, correct me if I'm wrong) even if Gil Brandt (pretty widely accepted most outstanding personnel evaluator) says Bradford's workout is the best he's seen since Aikman? If you're sitting at 1 and you can draft that kid...you do. No ifs, ands or buts. He's a Ram. You were close but they drafted Carriker (DT, who missed last year with an injury) and Chris Long (DE). Spags basically saw firsthand what a dominant d-line could do for you. Every draft pick is a huge gamble but Suh seems about as safe as they come. Wit ha d line like that, every part of their defense improves and they will be able to stay in a lot of games. That alone will make life easier for a young QB. This is a very tough call because you never want to pass on a franchise QB. And as impressive as his workout was, he still hasn't gotten hit yet. The Sooners had a great oline and he got banged up there. The Rams have a bunch of holes in their oline. I understand why you would draft Bradford but personally, I'd go with Suh and feel a lot safer about things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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