theguru Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Ouch! ===================== After Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater tore an ACL, an effort immediately emerged to identify all of the team’s options at the position. Few if any lists included Sam Bradford’s name. But Bradford, whom the Eagles insisted was their guy for 2016, is suddenly Minnesota’s guy for 2016. The Eagles have announced that the Vikings sent a first-round pick in 2017 and a fourth-round pick in 2018 to get Bradford. It’s a bold, all-in move by the Vikings, but it’s fraught with risk. Bradford has torn his own ACL twice before (Shaun Hill replaced him as the starter two years ago), and the Vikings learned the hard way in 2013 the challenges arising from absorbing a new quarterback into the organization on the fly, given the failed Josh Freeman experiment. Bradford leaves Philly with his $11 million signing bonus, the second installment of which was due to be paid out on or before Thursday, September 1. So the Vikings get Bradford for $7 million this year. Come March, they’ll have to decide whether to pay another $4 million, followed by a $13 million base salary. The move gives Minnesota not only a quarterback for 2017, but insurance against the possibility that Bridgewater won’t be fully recovered by next year at this time. The team’s decision to give up so much to get Bradford possibly is a hint that, given the knee dislocation and other damage done after the ACL tore, maybe there’s reason to be concerned. Vikings give up a first-rounder and more for Sam Bradford | ProFootballTalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Sam Bradford will make a great D Coordinator when retires, he's going to know every offense in the NFL inside out by the time he leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincySportsFan Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Minnesota had to do something. Shaun Hill might be serviceable for a couple games or so, but no way is he the one to hook your team to for an entire season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfback20 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Minnesota had to do something. Shaun Hill might be serviceable for a couple games or so, but no way is he the one to hook your team to for an entire season. A 1st rounder for Bradford is insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet16 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Bradford didn't have a bad season last year for the Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habib Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I think Bradford has the potential to be a solid quarterback. He managed to avoid injury on a team with matadors for an offensive line last year, where staying healthy was one of the big question marks about him. With that said, a first-rounder is a very steep price to pay. I'm thinking they aren't optimistic about Bridgewater being ready to go next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguru Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 I think Bradford has the potential to be a solid quarterback. He managed to avoid injury on a team with matadors for an offensive line last year, where staying healthy was one of the big question marks about him. With that said, a first-rounder is a very steep price to pay. I'm thinking they aren't optimistic about Bridgewater being ready to go next year. I follow you. And if Teddy comes back next year and Sam shows well this year the Vikes should be able to get a 2nd rounder for him in 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfback20 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Doesn't matter how you all spin it. The Vikings were desperate and over paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MentschTrachtGottLacht Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 A 1st rounder for Bradford is insane. Simple, well said, 100% accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnottieDrippen Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I think Bradford has the potential to be a solid quarterback. He managed to avoid injury on a team with matadors for an offensive line last year, where staying healthy was one of the big question marks about him. With that said, a first-rounder is a very steep price to pay. I'm thinking they aren't optimistic about Bridgewater being ready to go next year. I think more than Teddy being healthy, they're looking at the AP window nearing its close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of Reason Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Who is more desperate - the Vikings ... OR ... Sam Bradford (to save/reboot his career)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsrider Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 The only way this wouldn't be one of if not the dumbest moves in the NFL this year is if the Vikings truly believe they can win a Super Bowl this year. Since that wasn't going to happen with Bridgewater and dang sure isn't going to happen with Bradford this move was stupid on a scale not easily measured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurecoach Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Who is more desperate - the Vikings ... OR ... Sam Bradford (to save/reboot his career)? I would say the Vikings. Bradford at least knew he was still going to start this year. So he would have had a chance to prove his worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Good details on the back and forth between the GMs. Sam Bradford trade explained by Eagles, Vikings GMs | The MMQB with Peter King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Schue Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 They overpaid in desperation, sure. But all things being equal, Bradford is relatively low-risk given his penchant for not throwing the ball deep. If he stays healthy he can at least game manage with AP. Probably a lot more 10-9 games in that team's future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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