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

[PDay8810]

didn't think so
but you claim ownership and all

 

[fordman84]

Shaun Hill is in fact one of the better backups that can step in for 2-4 games and play okay. But, for an entire season? Nope.

But, the last time he saw significant playing time? Let's look at 2014, shall we?

63%, 184ypg, 6.6ypa, 8 TD's, 7 INT's, 83.9 PR

These are not good numbers at all. Oh, and he was 3-5 and is 16-18 for his career as a starter. And he's 36.

Bradford will post much numbers than those.

I don't think it is a given Bradford will beat those numbers. 1, he has to stay healthy. 2, he needs to learn how to play QB in the NFL. There is a reason a rookie was able to beat him how before he even set foot on the field.

 

[Thruthefog]

Shaun Hill is in fact one of the better backups that can step in for 2-4 games and play okay. But, for an entire season? Nope.

But, the last time he saw significant playing time? Let's look at 2014, shall we?

63%, 184ypg, 6.6ypa, 8 TD's, 7 INT's, 83.9 PR

These are not good numbers at all. Oh, and he was 3-5 and is 16-18 for his career as a starter. And he's 36.

Bradford will post much numbers than those.

Yes, Bradford has been a big winner everywhere he's gone. Not only that, he hasn't missed a game in...months.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I don't think it is a given Bradford will beat those numbers. 1, he has to stay healthy. 2, he needs to learn how to play QB in the NFL. There is a reason a rookie was able to beat him how before he even set foot on the field.

Really? He has more talent in Minny than last season and he still posted career highs in 65%, 266ypg, 7ypa, with 19 TD's (to 14 INT's).

 

[DJ Fieri]

Yes, Bradford has been a big winner everywhere he's gone. Not only that, he hasn't missed a game in...months.

He played in 14 games last season, not like he missed most of the season or anything. And he's going to a team that has a legit RB and a pretty solid OL.

 

[Thruthefog]

Really? He has more talent in Minny than last season and he still posted career highs in 65%, 266ypg, 7ypa, with 19 TD's (to 144 INT's).

Now I see why he hasn't stuck anywhere.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Now I see why he hasn't stuck anywhere.

He's never had a lot of talent. Not like Stafford has with Calvin Johnson, among others.

 

[fordman84]

He played in 14 games last season, not like he missed most of the season or anything. And he's going to a team that has a legit RB and a pretty solid OL.

Last year he had a legit RB and what I was told was just as good an OL as Dallas.

 

[fordman84]

He's never had a lot of talent. Not like Stafford has with Calvin Johnson, among others.

One thing I have noticed is that a bad QB can keep a good WR from ever looking elite.

So the fact he has never had an elite WR isn't surprising. Bradford somehow is STILL trading on what he did at OU.

 

[Thruthefog]

He played in 14 games last season, not like he missed most of the season or anything. And he's going to a team that has a legit RB and a pretty solid OL.

The Vikings weren't making the playoffs with Bridgewater. They overachieved last season and all of a sudden they're this superbowl contender.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Last year he had a legit RB and what I was told was just as good an OL as Dallas.

Murray never fit the Eagles offense.

DeMarco Murray will never fit Chip Kelly's system with Eagles

 

[DJ Fieri]

The Vikings weren't making the playoffs with Bridgewater. They overachieved last season and all of a sudden they're this superbowl contender.

Um, I never said anything about SB.

 

[DJ Fieri]

One thing I have noticed is that a bad QB can keep a good WR from ever looking elite.

So the fact he has never had an elite WR isn't surprising. Bradford somehow is STILL trading on what he did at OU.

Go look at the WR's he had in St. Louis. None of them have ever done a whole lot.

 

[Thruthefog]

He's never had a lot of talent. Not like Stafford has with Calvin Johnson, among others.

Yeah, but Stafford never threw 144 interceptions in one season.

 

[DJ Fieri]

If Bradford fails in Minny like most of you expect him to do.....I'll be the first to say it was a failure but I think a lot of people will be plesantly surprised.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Yeah, but Stafford never threw 144 interceptions in one season.

That was a typo, moron.

 

[Thruthefog]

That was a typo, moron.

Still, 44's a lot.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Still, 44's a lot.

You're not very good at trolling.

 

[Battlelyon]

Teddy will now have a crutch buddy

 

[Win TWINS!!!]

The Vikings weren't making the playoffs with Bridgewater. They overachieved last season and all of a sudden they're this superbowl contender.

They're O-Line was a mess last season, losing both Loadholt and Sullivan in pre-season. Teddy was one of the most hurried/hit QBs last year. To say they weren't going to the playoffs with an improved O-line and another year of experience for Teddy is straight up stupid.