The beginning of the Braford tsunami? (ESPN Insider)
Mel Kiper just moved Sam Bradford ahead of Jimmy Clausen on his big board. Bradford went from #5 to #4 and Clausen dropped from 4th to 7th. Kiper says, "Based on what I'm hearing regarding the health of his shoulder, I've moved Sam Bradford ahead of Jimmy Clausen. That's not a huge surprise, because I've been saying it since Bradford was hurt -- this is a guy who was a potential No. 1 pick last year, and a physical issue that, from all indications, simply won't detract at all from what Bradford can do."
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I'm glad his shoulder is better
I think his upside makes him far better than Clausen. I know Clausen has worked in a pro-set, but I’m beginning to think there may be something to what Andy Rose said in regards to Clausen being closer to his ceiling now, than Bradford. Of course Bradfords ceiling isn’t real clear because of his year off. I think the quicker decision maker should go first, the other stuff is probably even enough.
Don't forget the competition factor
Bradford played in the Big XII (it isn’t home to the best defenses) but Clausen played against a bunch of down-trodden opponents (Navy, Washington, Purdue, Michigan, etc.).
--Conquest Chronicles, SBNation's USC Trojans blog
I think
it’s the first line of Chapter 1.
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Feb 4, 2010 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
Bradford's accuracy is unreal
he needs a bit more meat on his bones if he wants to play behind our O-line though
Fictional counterparts-
Clausen: Joe Kane from “The Program”
Bradford: Shane Falco from “The Replacements”
So who do you want? An alcoholic egomaniac, or a gunshy headcase? :)
Jeeez, draft. Just get here already.
by mooseknuckles41 on Feb 5, 2010 2:09 AM CST up reply actions
Can we just toss everyone else off the board?
Not named Suh or Bradford. I’d love go put Dez Bryant there, but nay. It’s going to be Suh or Bradford when the time comes. I still want Suh, but I don’t think we can go wrong with Sam.
My ideal fantasy scenario includes a trade of Alex Barron to Detroit for their #2 Overall Pick and Calvin Johnson. Yes, I fantasize of perverted, distasteful grand theft, but if the NBA can allow Kwame Brown for Pau Gasol (zing!), then I can at least dream right? Yes?
Good. Don’t wake me.
Go Rams!
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
by TrojanRam on Feb 4, 2010 8:04 PM CST via mobile reply actions
stick
with clausen. mentally tough why would you want a wimply qb. hes never seen pressure in his life
if spags didnt take Desean Jackson because they thought he had character issues
i hear Jimmy is a bit of an asshole himself. just something to keep in mind
linehan drafted
Avery instead of jackson not spags but i see your point it’s interesting to see how spags and the front office approach the four pillar issue this off season
R.I.P Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan
by keeperskillz24 on Feb 4, 2010 10:06 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think not being an asshole is one of the four pillars.
I think douche is a better word for him anyway
yeah i mean Phillip Rivers is a douche
and he is a top 5 QB
Jay Cutler is a punk, and he ain’t too bad either
and Devaney did say they would ease up on the 4 pillars a bit this offseason
Phillip Rivers isn't a douche
he’s awesome. He does like to yell at everyone on the field, but he’s still awesome. Jimmy Clausen just looks like the prototypical douchebag, and I’d just rather have Bradford or nobody. If this QB class was one QB deeper Clausen would probably be a 2nd round pick. Being the best in the class shouldn’t automatically make you a top 10 pick, but it usually does.
I have all the respect in the world for Phillip River's talent, don't get me wrong
but the way he just (unnecessarily) yells and talks s*** to absolutely everyone on the other team does kind of catch your attention. And i know that everyone in this league talks s***, but a lot of defensive players have voiced their displeasure specifically with Phillip Rivers.
I just posted something about drafting bradford
only to see the lobbying continue. You may be wearing me down 3k…but I want value if make the move.
how can you say that his injuries wont have any affect
on what he can do? are you saying his shoulder will be the what it was before the 2 injuries? and what about the fact that he may be injury prone before he even takes an NFL snap……………a lot of question marks for a possible #1 overall pick…….a lot of money for someone who has injured the same shoulder twice……..just my opinion
Jake Locker in 2011
that was Kiper's quote
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Feb 5, 2010 3:29 AM CST up reply actions
If the Rams keep the 1st overall pick (which I think is highly unlikely), my money says that they will start negotiating with Suh, McCoy, and Bradford prior to the draft to see who will be the easiest to sign. Thats going to be the determining factor as far as who goes #1. I can see the Bucs (who want Suh), the Redskins (who want Bradford), and the Browns (who may also go after Bradford) making deals with the Rams to trade-down. I’ve alway thought that Bradford was the 1st pick in the draft, but lately Suh’s value has been too much to ignore. Bradfords going to be a great QB in the NFL, I just hope the Rams don’t let the hype machine influence who they take. Mario Williams wasn’t the consensus pick a few years ago (Reggie Bush was), the Texans made the right choice by taking him #1 overall.
Here's some thing to watch...the Quarterbacks going to the Combine.
On Feb. 24th the combine starts and I personally would love to be there to watch these QBs.
This should be the complete list of QBs going to the combine. All the familar names and maybe a few you hadn’t heard of:
• Sam Bradford Oklahoma
• Jarrett Brown West Virginia
• Levi Brown Troy
• Sean Canfield Oregon State
• Daryll Clark Penn State
• Jimmy Clausen Notre Dame
• Armanti Edwards Appalachian State
• Max Hall Brigham Young
• Tim Hiller Western Michigan
• Mike Kafka Northwestern
• Dan LeFevour Central Michigan
• Thaddeus Lewis Duke
• Colt McCoy Texas
• Tony Pike Cincinnati
• Zac Robinson Oklahoma State
• John Skelton Fordham
• Riley Skinner Wake Forest
• Jevan Snead Ole Miss
• Tim Tebow Florida
Go Rams!
"We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now." --- Bruce Coslett, New York Jets Head Coach circa 1990s
Coming out for the Draft is one thing...
getting invited to the combine is another. You will find the ‘complete’ invitation list here (in alphabetical order) and his name isn’t on it.
http://www.nflcombine.net/players/official-invite-list?phpMyAdmin=149c4ae6f291t47037166
Go Rams!
"We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now." --- Bruce Coslett, New York Jets Head Coach circa 1990s
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