BRADFORD SIGNS!!!!
by Carneros on Jul 30, 2010 8:49 PM CDT
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This isn't a trick
Adam Schefter Tweets:
Filed to ESPN: Rams reached agreement w/ Sam Bradford on a six-year, $78 million deal with $86 mil max value that includes $50 million guaranteed
I don't get the dollars. 50 million guaranteed, 78 million, with 86 max value. So I'm guessing the 78 million will be roster bonuses and the 86 million will be performance bonuses. Not sure but that seems to make sense. To me at least.
Finally. Ton of money, but hopefully it will be worth it.
We'll get our first taste of Sam tomorrow.
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Just dream of all those passes actually within reach of receivers 20+ yards downfield
Instead of being underthrown, thrown long and/or thrown wide ;-)
Think TD.
And count 78 million sheep.
How can any player concievably be worth 50 million guaranteed?
Still, good job on signing him before training camp.
Actually, we only payed Bulger about 30-35 Mill if I'm not mistaken.
Since we released him after 3 seasons.
Don’t talk so quickly. I hope this works out amazingly, but he’s yet to step on the field.
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
"only paid Bulger $30-35" If Bradford is only an average QB, he'll be an order of magnitude better than that 3-headed monster we had at QB last year.
But, I do agree that he has to show something besides potential. The Rams have been burned alive by 1st rounders like Barron, Hill, Carriker, Long and even Smith. I certainly hope that Bradford is the real thing and can start immediately.
Crap! I almost got it!
I was off by about 5 mill in each direction. My prediction on February 27th was 6 years, 75 Million (81 Million Max Out) with 45 Million Guaranteed.
I think I underestimated Tom Condon.
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
I think the pressure of making sure everything goes smoothly was a bigger reason.
I hate the media as much as anyone, but the Rams HAD to get this done ASAP. It’s not like we had any leverage. This kid is a class act A+ grade in pretty much everything. To sour the relationship with the Rams would have been a bad idea.
It’s all done, and the numbers are what we thought they’d be. Get to practice Sam! Sling ’Em Dead!
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
I've yet to hear one mention of this on television
Its on the bottom line but no ones actually said it.
They just keep talking about Albert Haynesworth and Dez Bryant.
Onubon > Gates
Dude we were 1-15 and have no loudmouth players.
That’s just how it goes.
They will all hear us soon though.
SBSB (Super Bowl Sam Bradford) will make sure they hear us loud and clear soon enough.
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
Still
The largest rookie contract in NFL history deserves some air time. I thought they’d be all over this. If everything wasn’t on a loop and played over and over 30 x a day they’d probably have it on there. Doesn’t really matter, I’m just happy to have it done.
Onubon > Gates
can you update me on what Bret Farve is doing?
Maybe he is eating a doughnut, most likely glazed. I’m sure it will be in the ticker
Brett has a Superbowl ring and a couple of MVP seasons.
You rarely hear talk about money unless it’s someone who’s actually done something in the league.
Sam will soon. :D
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
I will be wating!!! Hopefully sooner than later
I can’t wait for preseason to get here. At least we will have lots of news going around this site in the next few weeks.
Me neither. I just can't wait for football to start.
Luckily Madden will tide me over in a couple of weeks. :D
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
Especially when we sign Danario
And it becomes obvious that Bradford, Fendi, and Danario, are the next Aikman, Gates, and Moss.
Onubon > Gates
dude you are definitely a man of the same pleasures as me
i can’t wait to field that trio, gonna be BEAST.
although i’d change Danario to Brandon Marshall, he can actually go over the middle and fight for YAC :D
Bradford to Onobun!
when is it released?
I usually buy it every other year. I bought it last year, but this year Sam Bradford is making me go buy it once it comes out.
August 10th.
If you have the 360/PS3 you can download the demo between the Colts/Jets.
It looks great (as always). Still has some issues (as always). But I think it’s worth the buy. Plus, it’s a new-look Rams team. I’d say it’s worth it.
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
Full game.
And you can turn the accel clock off. Pretty lengthy I’d say.
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
i'd recommend turning off gameflow, aut acc and strafe and the offensive co ordinator though lol
the new features are incredibly grating…
and that stratpad can burn in hell lol
Bradford to Onobun!
Is gameflow the thing where it basically tells you what to run on every play?
I definitely wouldn’t play with that. I occassionally like to run on 3rd and 15 out of a 4 WR set so they have 1 linebacker in and it usually gets the first with SJ who can just truck the safety that might get in his way. Although I usually use the Ravens.
Onubon > Gates
First preseason game is Aug. 14th
So you won’t need Madden too long.
And I wasn’t going to buy it, but then the draft came and I definitely want the new Rams, like Sam and Fendi, and they online scouting feature looks pretty cool too.
Onubon > Gates
Yes! Online scouting!
And 3v3 co-op play.
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
Part or all of the incentives in his contract are
Bradford must play either 35% of offensive plays as a rookie or 45% of any other contract year. He almost surely will, but worth noting.
Per Adam Schefter.
Onubon > Gates
I want him to start the opener. He can beat Feely.
That’s 5.6 games worth right? For the rookie season?
I mean, check Manning’s GP/S stats. Every game of every season since day one.
I’d like to check out Bradford’s stats on NFL.com someday and say the same thing.
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
Seriously doubt it.
The curve is different for lineman.
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
Long's gonna break out.
And Smith gets a pass for injuries. Expect much better from him this year.
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
To help your point
YahooSports NFL tweets:
As I said B4, Bradford deal will B tipping point 2 rookie wage scale. And now Ndamukong Suh is set to sign a larger deal than Matt Stafford
Onubon > Gates
Idk where they're getting their numbers from...
…but a DT at #2 getting more money than a QB at #1 just a year ago? I don’t see it.
If Suh’s camp thinks they’re entitled to it, then we’ve got a Crabtree on our hands.
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
Holy crap.
Yepp. This won’t end well.
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
this is great news but that is way to much money for a rookie
and they got it done before he missed to many practices
Finally...
Great news!
As many said though – no rook should be getting the $$ that these 1st rd’rs are signing for, but thats the way the system works (for now).
I should be working right now...
Crazy
Gotta hope he works out for you guys since no matter what he will get 50 million dollars.
Seeing contracts like this [and the one Eric Berry got] makes me hope that there will be a Rookie Salary Cap soon.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].
I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.
I hope its a similar type deal to Stafford's.
Lessens the risk
This article quote explains Stafford’s contract, not Bradford’s:
You have to remember that this is really a four-year contract. If, after four years, Stafford is terrible or mediocre, he’s going to get cut. The Lions aren’t going to pay big salaries on the final two years of the deal unless Stafford is a Pro Bowl-type player.
And, if Stafford is playing that well, the Lions will want to rip up the final two years of that deal anyway and sign him to a huge extension.
Onubon > Gates
Take at the posts on ESPN
I have no idea why everyone is complaining about this deal…seriously who else would you like to see get that type of money, the owners? When I pay 200 dollars to go to a game, I hope that money is at least going in some part to the people I went to watch. Finally all this crap about how it’s an insult to the hardworking americans? Alright I’m about as liberal as it comes, but the last time I checked we lived in a captilist market. The market pays high premium for limited resources. Considering there is roughly only 10 players in the world that can play the position of QB at a very high level, it makes sense that a player would get paid this kind of money considering the demand. Now granted I do think the salaries are out of whack for rookies (the money would be better served going to the veterans) that’s not the case. This is no surprise stop bitching please.
I concur, as most contract $ is not guaranteed, the only time players can cash in is as rookies or FA’s. They deserve to get the cash before their health is gone.
NFL clubs are worth over 1 Billion dollars each.
After the lockout, rookie pay scale and FA chances will be diminished and careers will be shorter due to the 18 game season.
Bradford is lucky to come out in 2010.
The sad part is St Louis is the team in the worst financial shape due to the inheritence issue and the high salaries just paid to Long, Carriker, Bradford, and Smith.
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
It's over. Now, in the immortal words of my favorite reservoir dog, Mr. White-
Let’s go to work.
block! building kick! exploooooooosion!
by mooseknuckles41 on Jul 30, 2010 10:31 PM CDT reply actions
actually, that might have been Joe. Regardless, Mr White DID say-
I’m hungry, let’s get a taco.
block! building kick! exploooooooosion!
by mooseknuckles41 on Jul 30, 2010 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
That is a ridiculous amount of money
for a player that has never played a down of pro ball. I know, I know it’s not just Bradford, I’m just saying. Wow!! I can’t possibly imagine that a fan like RamChop is ok with this too. Bradford better be as adverstised or better, if not, this pick WILL be disastrous for the franchise. As a Rams fan I’m hoping Bradford=P Manning.
Lol.
But I agree.
Gotta give him space though. We’re in honeymoon mode.
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
I'd rather him be Tom Brady to be honest.
Hea done it with crap receivers for most of his career and he’s more of a killer IMO.
Say what you want about the guy’s pretty boy persona, but on the field, that ahole is a killer.
Not to mention the 3-1 advantage in SB wins. He also wasn’t ever notorious for choking like Peyton was until he won his SB and choked again last year. Hmm…
Yeah, I’d rather he have a Tom Brady career minus the freak knee injury.
"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."
" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."
-Kobe Bryant
by TrojanRam on Jul 31, 2010 4:00 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
We knew it was going to be these sort of numbers
but now that it is done, that’s still looks a huge (read: frightening) amount of money. Anyone know how the deal is structured against the cap?
Still Sammy boy, now show us you’re worth every dime that us fans wanted to give you.
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