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

[SJ76]

Just glad it wasn't one week earlier, or it would've been rained out. 10+ inches of rain the weekend before, with some areas exceeding 15.

I feel ya on the Cowboy Slims.

Funny thing about the Eden Prairie / Chaska /Chanhassen area... used to go down there in my 20s. Back then it was cougarville (I'm married and 41 now).... Bored, upper-middle class chicks in their late 30s/early 40s with bodies still intact. Some divorced, some not. Those were some good times.

We stayed in Chaska close to Lake Minatonka..? There were 2 bar/food joints and lots of tail - all ages. I think I was sober for about 40 minutes. Too crasy for me but good times. Went downtown and uptown as well.

Cool area

 

[Win TWINS!!!]

It's looking like a damn good trade now, especially since AP got hurt again and Bradford has been looking like he's been playing in the offense for years. A large portion of the credit goes to Norv Turner imo.

Norv's son has been the one working with Bradford.

 

[CowboyB]

Kills you the Rams are 3-1 doesn't it? Funny thing is - I'm not getting wood just yet because IT'S STILL EARLY.


Rams give up 13 to the Cards
Vikings give up 10 to the Giants


Bradford settle down fella! You are dominating the league! Case Keenum too.

Yay! Another strawman argument.....

 

[DJ Fieri]

Norv's son has been the one working with Bradford.

Norv is the OC.

 

[CowboyB]

I agree. There's something about being able to extend a drive with the pass and keep eating up the clock - like they did in the 4th against the Giants.

John Clayton was on AZ radio and said nobody is as accurate with his throws as Sam Bradford is right now. He did throw in wait till Tom Brady to play for that statement to be final lol

 

[SJ76]

The Vikings are playing better than every historic defense minus the 2002 Buccs.

That's why having a QB who can throw with 70% accuracy is so important. Thus making the trade worth it.

Never said the trade wasn't worth it. I said you were when you said the Vikings would be in the NFCCG because of Bradford. Because of their D? Sure. AP? Yes. Bradford isn't impressing me - he's just being Trent Dilfer right now. He's not the reason the Vikings are winning games.

 

[Win TWINS!!!]

We stayed in Chaska close to Lake Minatonka..? There were 2 bar/food joints and lots of tail - all ages. I think I was sober for about 40 minutes. Too crasy for me but good times. Went downtown and uptown as well.

Cool area

I have a buddy/client down in Chaska. Rented out his townhome for $10,000 for the week. Knowing what I know now about the SW metro, I just wish the mid-20s version of me, had the money that current me has.

 

[CowboyB]

Never said the trade wasn't worth it. I said you were when you said the Vikings would be in the NFCCG because of Bradford. Because of their D? Sure. AP? Yes. Bradford isn't impressing me - he's just being Trent Dilfer right now. He's not the reason the Vikings are winning games.

Trent Dilfer threw with 59% accuracy and had 11 interceptions to go with this 12 touchdowns that year.

You couldn't have made a more idiotic comparison if you tried.

 

[Win TWINS!!!]

Norv is the OC.

No shit. But Norv's son is the one that has been working with Bradford on the plays and language, and getting him ready for the games and schemes that Norv puts together.

 

[CowboyB]

Sam Bradford numbers right now are better than what Tom Brady was doing during the seasons he won his first 3 Super Bowls.

 

[SJ76]

Was that supposed to be a burn?

That you are in love? Not at all - love is good.

 

[PnkPanther]

And that is all I'm saying. But you and other Vikes fans have an issue when I say it.

At this point you're beating a dead horse. They were forced to over pay due to timing and situation. They gambled. If it works, they look like geniuses, if not, they didn't cripple the franchise

 

[SJ76]

Trent Dilfer threw with 59% accuracy and had 11 interceptions to go with this 12 touchdowns that year.

You couldn't have made a more idiotic comparison if you tried.

As far as managing the game? That's all Sam has to do is be Trent Dilfer. You sound like you need some pussy little guy. Calm down. Or do you just beatoff to the Sam posters in your apartment?

Sam's number are better. That's great. His defense is what's got the Vikings 4-0.

 

[SJ76]

I think if the Vikings get into the playoffs, then the trade was worth it. Would they have gotten to the playoffs with Shaun Hill? I don't know but something tells me probably not. Bradford is due to finally show up and he's matured. I still want to see how he does late in the season or even in the playoffs, but he's managing the game well and not making mistakes right now.

 

[fordman84]

Sometimes you need to overpay. Nothing wrong with it.

lel, you rainbow me for saying exactly what you are saying. Good stuff.

Did they overpay? Yes. I don't need qualifiers nor did I put any in there. They overpaid, that's my entire point. You agree, but you don't like it.

 

[BeaReylo]

Norv is the OC.

Norv isn't the best of head coaches but he is one hail of a coordinator.

 

[fordman84]

Anyone with a brain will tell you - you play for a chance to get to the Super Bowl. The playoffs can be a crapshoot, and the best team doesn't always win (or even get there for that matter).

You play for a chance to win the SB, not just get there. And if you win the SB then it wasn't an overpay. Until that happens, it is an overpay IMO.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Norv isn't the best of head coaches but he is one hail of a coordinator.

I agree.

 

[fordman84]

John Clayton was on AZ radio and said nobody is as accurate with his throws as Sam Bradford is right now. He did throw in wait till Tom Brady to play for that statement to be final lol

That's an odd statement considering he doesn't have the best completion percentage in the NFL. #2, no doubt. But Matt Ryan I believe has a higher accuracy rating.

 

[fordman84]

At this point you're beating a dead horse. They were forced to over pay due to timing and situation. They gambled. If it works, they look like geniuses, if not, they didn't cripple the franchise

You say I am beating a dead horse, but I'm the one that is right and the Vikes fans are coming around to agree with what I've been saying for 30 pages.