Bradford, Rams have "hiccups" in contract talks

by Ryan Van Bibber on Jul 29, 2010 6:24 AM CDT in St. Louis Rams news

The St. Louis Rams did not reach an agreement with QB Sam Bradford last night, and Bradford will not be on the field today with the rookies and assorted veterans.

Adam Schefter reported that talks between Bradford and the Rams hit some "hiccups." What that means I don't know.

However, keep an eye on the sky today because time is running out to get Bradford signed and into camp before practicing starts in full tilt with the whole team on Saturday.

Speaking of rookies, Rams Herd takes a look at the Rams approach to bringing along rookie talent, i.e. making them earn their starting job. In short, an approach that keeps Bradford, and the other rookies, on the bench deep into the season could make the year even more painful than the last and burn up lots of the goodwill a fresh start has afforded fans.

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Gloom and Doom

Commence rabbling

Rabble rabble rabble

In all seriousness, the kid wants to play. He knows his best chance to do that is not to hold out.

St. Louis needs him not only to play, but to put butts in the seats.

It’ll get done. Probably not for practice today, but for everyone reporting tomorrow.

In other news, no tweeting from camp. My twitter feed is going to be empty without seeing tweeds from all the rams

by JTPirate on Jul 29, 2010 7:06 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Facepalm

Guess Condon did not like the JaMarcus Russell clause.

by 81 Witness on Jul 29, 2010 10:26 AM CDT reply actions

I like this tactic...

Since Suh and McCoy are waiting for Bradford to sign before they make their deal, we can keep them out of training camp as well. Now if we could only convince Manning, Brady, and Bree’s that they need to sit out until they can get a better deal than Bradford… we might be able to win some games! ;-)

by Rams Homer on Jul 29, 2010 11:19 AM CDT reply actions

I don't think that's the tactic at all.

I think they just haven’t agreed on a number yet. I don’t think we care if TB or DET rookies sign on time. And having Bradford in camp is more valuable than not having Suh or McCoy in camp. I’d say its probably tougher to transition from playing (or not playing) QB in the NCAA to the NFL than it is for a DT.

Onubon > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 29, 2010 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions

Anybody know where Sam is?

If he is already in St. Louis that should be an indication of how soon this deal will get done ;-)

by RBramfan on Jul 29, 2010 11:38 AM CDT reply actions

Sam's location

He was working out on the OU campus earlier in the week. At the Big 12 media event yesterday (Wednesday) Stoops said he saw Sam earlier this week working out in the weight room. My guess is he’ll hang around Norman and at his folks place until his agent says “it’s time”. If they could get the deal done by Saturday it would be cool. Not sure that’ll happen though. Looking at the number of first rounder’s who havent’ signed….the last time I checked only 3 out of 32 had signed. Also, going back to last season (aside from Stafford and the couple of pre-draft signees) most signings took place in the first week of August, if that’s any indication.

by CFB_fan on Jul 29, 2010 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Okay folks...

this is EXACTLY why you negotiate with your first overall pick before the start of the NFL draft. The Rams did a good job for most of the offseason (prior to draft time) of not tipping their hand who the first overall pick would be. Why didn’t they use that leverage to negotiate contracts with Bradford, Suh, and McCoy like all other other ‘first overall pick’ teams have done in the past? Bradford’s agent would be a lot more inclined to negotiate if he knows there a chance his client might not be picked first overall. Because of this, theres absolutely no reason why Bradford shouldn’t be at Rams Park as I write this. The Rams have bungled a golden opportunity to get this kid into the system so he’s an option to start in week 1. If he’s not here by next, you can scratch off a week 1 start.

by Da Rams! on Jul 29, 2010 1:28 PM CDT reply actions