Why the Vikings didn't overpay for Sam Bradford...

[VikingsAD28]

The price the Vikings paid wasn’t as steep as you think it was. Consider, in 7 years in the NFL, Sam Bradford has had 6 different Offensive Coordinators. He has been on bad teams where the number one receiver would barely be a number 2 on most teams. Seriously, name a receiver that he played with on the Rams that was any good? My point is many QB’s are either better for their surroundings or worse. Sam has been obviously been in some pretty bad surroundings in his career. I think it’s safe to say that this is the best team and coaching staff he’s ever been around and for once he’ll have the fortune of being better because of it. So Packer fans by all means bash the Vikings for giving up a first round pick for a qb that has the potential to be very good, just remember a few of your first round picks over the last 10 years, Derek Sherrod, Justin Harrell, AJ Hawk. My point is 1st rounders aren’t automatic pro-bowlers, it’s a crap-shoot most times. For every Aaron Rodgers or Adrian Peterson there is a Jamarcus Russell or Trent Richardson.

 

[SonnyCID]

So many excuses for this kid. He's been a big reason why his team's have been bad.

 

[Win TWINS!!!]

I think it's time to just let it go and let them play the games. It'll all shake itself out, one way or the other.

 

[huskers1217]

I can even trade him to a die hard Vikings fan in fantasy.....

 

[CowboyB]

The Vikings will be in the NFCCG BECAUSE of Sam Bradford.

He has had a HORRIBLE situation since entering the league.

 

[SonnyCID]

He has had a HORRIBLE situation since entering the league.

Yeah, that seems to happen a lot to horrible players

 

[CowboyB]

Yeah, that seems to happen a lot to horrible players

How many horrible players win Rookie of the year?

 

[SonnyCID]

How many horrible players win Rookie of the year?

Idk. Ask Vince Young.

Bradford isn't horrible. But is weak.

 

[CowboyB]

Idk. Ask Vince Young.

Bradford isn't horrible. But is weak.

His body is weak. That shit breaks often. But when you play for a team with a HORRIBLE offensive line and then have an inept coaching staff that passes every down - injuries will follow.

 

[Win TWINS!!!]

I'm not willing to say the Vikings didn't overpay, but it's not like they had a choice.

 

[SonnyCID]

His body is weak. That shit breaks often. But when you play for a team with a HORRIBLE offensive line and then have an inept coaching staff that passes every down - injuries will follow.

I also just see him as mentally weak. He folds in pressure situations and against quality opponents. I'd be shocked to see him lead the Vikings deep in to the playoffs

 

[DJ Fieri]

I'm not willing to say the Vikings didn't overpay, but it's not like they had a choice.

This. They couldn't risk the last few seasons of AP's career with Shaun Hill at the helm and there weren't a lot of FA options. The Bridgewater injury happened at the worst time.

 

[beardown07]

He'd be fucking awesome in flag football.

 

[CowboyB]

I also just see him as mentally weak. He folds in pressure situations and against quality opponents. I'd be shocked to see him lead the Vikings deep in to the playoffs

I can fault you for having that position. I just think he could be much better if he had a smart coach.

Chip Kelly is a fucking shit stick too.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I can fault you for having that position. I just think he could be much better if he had a smart coach.

Chip Kelly is a fucking shit stick too.

at shit stick.

 

[DJ Fieri]

He'd be fucking awesome in flag football.

MVP worthy?

 

[CowboyB]

He'd be fucking awesome in flag football.

Yeah and Jay cutler would be his backup.

 

[beardown07]

Yeah and Jay cutler would be his backup.

How are the St. Louis Rams lookin' this year?

 

[PDay8810]

I think it's time to just let it go and let them play the games. It'll all shake itself out, one way or the other.

amen brother....it's finger pointing bull shit to this point

 

[PDay8810]

I also just see him as mentally weak. He folds in pressure situations and against quality opponents. I'd be shocked to see him lead the Vikings deep in to the playoffs

safe thought as we sit here today...deep into the playoffs? Does that mean championship game to you?