Ricky Roma
The Catch
Yeah....first thing I thought of when I saw this deal was that the Vikings are really unsure about the future of TB.
Something that does help though in this situation is that the Eagles are still on the hook for $11 million of Bradford's contract. That means the Vikings are only paying $7 million this year for Bradford's services.
Alex Smith: 2 2nd round picks for a QB on a two year deal
Sam Bradford: A 1st and 4th for a QB on a two year deal
Money is similar as a cap hit to the new team adjusted for inflation. That 1st round pick though, woof.
$7 mil this year & $17 mil, $13 base & $4 roster bonus, for 2017. The Vikings will have to decide by March whether they Keep Bradford or not, that is when his bonus is due & his 2017 salary becomes guaranteed. I doubt they will fully know where teddy is at by then.
For a first rounder? Can it be true! Praise the LORD!
Any kind of 1st rounder is a big deal for the Eagles after the Wentz trade.If the Vikings are good as they want/expect to be, that pick won't be until about 25 or later
Something that does help though in this situation is that the Eagles are still on the hook for $11 million of Bradford's contract. That means the Vikings are only paying $7 million this year for Bradford's services.
My guess is they know that Bradford is the QB for the next 2-years. If they thought Bridgewater stood a chance of returning next year they would not be trading a 1st round pick for a 1-year rental of an average at best QB.