Sam Bradford Injury: Rams "Optimistic" That Bradford Can Play

by Ryan Van Bibber on Nov 6, 2011 11:43 AM CST in 2011 NFL regular season

The St. Louis Rams are still undecided on the status of quarterback Sam Bradford for today's 4:15 p.m. game in Arizona. He is officially a game-time decision. However, a report moments ago revealed that the team is "optimistic" that their quarterback can play. Muddying the waters is ESPN's Chris Mortensen:

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Chris Mortensen After missing two games the Rams are optimistic that Sam Bradford will make the start today wearing a protective brace on his ankle
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Like I said above, the Rams are not making a decision until Bradford tests the ankle prior to the game. When will we know something officially? I'd say in a couple hours, but who knows.

If Bradford can play, the Rams offense should be better. Case in point, those two deep throws backup QB A.J. Feeley attempted to Brandon Lloyd last week. Bradford's arm and accuracy are much better than Feeley's, so if he can play, the passing game should benefit. Or will it? Bradford has struggled this season, can he instantly slip back in there and get his mojo back? We'll know soon enough.

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So Fantasy Bradford or Sanchez?

Any help?

by HOFMFaulk28 on Nov 6, 2011 11:47 AM CST reply actions

Sanchez on the road? Do you ahve to ask? lol

by Rickrock on Nov 6, 2011 11:48 AM CST up reply actions

Bradford

Sanchez is a game manager and Sam will atleast take some shots downfield to rack up some yards. If he plays, pick beadford, I have the same problem in one of my leagues.

Sam Bradford + Alshon Jeffery = All other teams are screwed!!

by RG31 on Nov 6, 2011 11:48 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

not only that

sanchez sucks, I will never have him on my fantasy team

Beating off the dog is never appropriate when we have company over...... I mean EVER!

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by sergey606 on Nov 6, 2011 12:07 PM CST up reply actions

I picked him up because he has weapons around him

Not really because of his talent haha

Sam Bradford + Alshon Jeffery = All other teams are screwed!!

by RG31 on Nov 6, 2011 12:08 PM CST up reply actions

ditto

M-V-TEAGUE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Upon hearing that the nfl lockout was over, I faced in the general direction of Seattle and gave them the finger. GO RAMS
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by Throw on Nov 6, 2011 12:32 PM CST up reply actions

Nows its optimistic O_o. Hmmm

by Rickrock on Nov 6, 2011 11:47 AM CST reply actions

A big part of the reason...

Bradford has struggled so bad was due to being sacked the most (at the time) times in the league and having his receivers LEAD the league in drops.

That coupled with his own second year struggles of learning this offense, dealing with calling his own protections for the first time, and having no reliable target on the field has led to Bradford looking so bad.

by Bralidore on Nov 6, 2011 11:48 AM CST reply actions