Sam Bradford seriously contemplating the NFL
 

I know some of us have been stating for a while now that Bradford would declare for the draft, contrary to what SOME would tell you. It's looking more and more like Bradford will put his name in the upcoming draft...

OU's Sam Bradford will consider NFL
BY JENNI CARLSON
Published: December 10, 2008


OU’s Sam Bradford hasn’t decided whether he will take his game to the NFL next season. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN


NORMAN — Sam Bradford isn’t shutting the door on the NFL.




The Oklahoma quarterback plans to consider every bit of information available about his NFL Draft prospects before making a decision.

"It’s something me and my dad talked about — in order to make a decision, in order to make the best decision, you need as much information as possible,” Bradford said Tuesday afternoon. "So whether it’s to stay or to go, we’ll see.”

A redshirt sophomore, Bradford would forego two years of eligibility if he decides to leave early.

Having talked to his parents and his position coach, Bradford wants to weigh his options before making his decision.

Bradford’s father, Kent, and Sooner quarterback coach Josh Heupel will take the lead in gathering information from NFL types. They can talk to scouts, coaches, even general managers. Those evaluations will be crucial.

Underclassmen must declare for the draft by Jan. 15.

"It’s going to be a process,” Bradford said. "Even if I think I know what I want to do right now, there’s kind of a need to get as much information as possible so that looking back on this decision years down the road you don’t regret anything because you didn’t go after the information needed to make the right decision.”

Has Detroit seen his college stats?

I only hope he comes out....so that Detroit can draft him.

I hope our new GM sure as Hell does. I don't get all the hate on Bradford-it's assinine.

No its not. He will not make a great NFL QB. He just won't. We already have a QB that does not play under center. If he were placed on a team with a good running game, and a great OL. Good recievers that always get seperation, then he'd be good.

I love how you can state your case with such authority, when the fact remains that no one knows if he will be a success.

The arrogance by posters on this board is comical sometimes. I should bump some threads from last year when 90% of the board said I was crazy for thinking Matt Ryan would be a great QB.

He just won't? What kind of answer is that? It's a bullshit MYTH that Bradford plays strictly out of the shotgun. It's also a MYTH that he doesn't have size or arm strength. His accuracy is unparralled in the collegiate ranks out of the major programs. He's also said to be a TOP FIVE PICK by the MAJORITY of NFL talking heads. The guys has 48 TDs to very few INTs in ONE SEASON-FORTY-EIGHT!!!and some act like that's typical of all collegiate QBs-BULLSHIT DELUXE. He was also VOTED the BEST PLAYER IN ALL OF COLLEGE, yea, but he sucks, because he just does, right?

Everyone is arrogant and pimps their own players. Just like you've been pimping Curry for the last month.

Pimping players is fine - acting like you know a player will be a bust is stupid. Say you don't like him, but don't sit here and say dumb shit like he'll definitely be a horrible player.

Now he's "seriously contemplating"? Not just semi contemplating?

He'll weigh his options? Even considering every bit of info?

This changes EVERYTHING........ :D

It means he will be declaring for the draft.

No offense, but it really doesn't. It's a filler article reiterating the obvious fact that he still hasn't made a decision. I hope he does decide to declare.

I have no problem taking the kid though I do prefer Stafford though

I am sorry but Bradford is going to be bust. I really hope we don't even consider a QB in the first 2 rounds.

I don't see Bradford like a Matt Ryan.

System QBs' are something to be concerned with.

Therefore you know we will draft him.

People have been comparing Bradford to Stafford the last couple months. What I want to know is how Bradford compares to Ryan and Flacco. Same for Stafford too.

PhilFree:arrow:

Once his people start talking with the NFL afficianados, they'll declare-they just want the reassurance they are making the right decision and get the feedback straight from the horse's mouths.

Stafford compares to Carson Palmer and Bradford compares to Eli Manning.

You know what could be real funny if the Lions drafted Stafford then KC drafts Bradford and then the two teams trade players because Stafford in noway shape of form wants to play for the Lions.

I really like Stafford, but I think he goes after Bradford.

http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/...67242650.shtml


I'm saying this because Stafford has bigtime connections to the KC Chiefs that have been confirmed in a past article.

If you look at the history of QB's that have won the Heisman only 1 in the last 20 years + has been worth anything and that was Carson Palmer.

History is against him

He did win the Hiesman so that in itself may make him a bust. A curse like the Madden cover.

I'm kidding of course. It would make the draft more interesting though. We will get a good look at him during the BCS National Championship game.

Look at this great list of QB's that have won the Heisman in the last 20 yrs.

1989 - Andre Ware
1990 - Ty Detmer
1992 - Gino Torretta
1993 - Charlie Ward
1996 - Danny Wuerffel
2000 - Chris Weinke
2001 - Eric Crouch
2002 - Carson Palmer
2003 - Jason White
2004 - Matt Leinart
2006 - Troy Smith
2007 - Tim Tebow
2008- Sam Bradford

I'm not surprised Ryan is playing well. I am surprised he is playing this well so soon.

Yeah, I'm so glad we don't have a spread system QB like Roethlisberger or Brees

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I think we've delved into paralysis by over analysis. People were nervous about Matt Ryan, but look at how good he is.

I'd prefer Stafford, but it isn't hard to imagine both he and Bradford having successful NFL careers.

This one is my favorite so far ROFL

I don't buy into a the hype of luck-he can either play or he can't. The Heisman phenomenon is an oddity, but far from being the definitive say on whether or not a player can or cannot play.

Bradford and Manning both have a very fast release and both are known as ACCURATE QBs, it's not as far-fetched as you would imagine, but I'm sure his 48 TDs this year are just a fluke, right?

Thats correct, Carson Palmer is proof of that. However, I wouldn't bet against Heisman's kiss of death on QBs.

Most thought Ryan was a terrible pick that high
only one who wanted to take him was Mecca
and only because you should take a shot -not that he thought Ryan was any good

Why do people keep saying Bradford? Isn't it spelled Bustford?

College stats don't mean shit. Check out Jay Cutler's...

http://nfldraft.rivals.com/cviewplayer.asp?Player=8450

Not too impressive.

Believe it or not I'm not that impressed with Cutler-call me crazy.:D His accuracy leaves alot to be desired.

Thats because Ryan wasn't surrounded by great talent and he had to throw in tight spaces under pressures. Basically same situation Stafford is in.

Palmer's junior year: 2,717yds, 58.6%, 13 TD, and 12 int
Palmer's senior year:3,942 yards, 63.2%, 33 TDs and 10 int

Cutler's junior year: 1844yds, 61%, 10 TD, 5 int, 134.81 rating
Cutler's senior year: 3073yds, 59.1%, 21 TD, 9 int, 126.07 rating

Stafford's junior year: 3209yds, 61.1%, 22TD, 9int, 153.17 rating

Mecca wants whoever the #1 QB is at the time.

At one point last year, he said he'd turn in his fan card if we passed on Brian Brohm.

Ryan can still fall apart
Leinart II

i dont understand how we could pass on a top of the first round QB because we've got thigpen. makes no sense to me.

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I don't understand this argument.

Correlation does not equal causation. The past Heisman flops have nothing to do with Bradford and his pro potential.

Yes, a shitty video of music dispels Bradford's skillset. REACH.

Agree, but there's nothing on the team even worth talking about, so we have to find something to discuss. I'm sure it will be even worse than this over the next four months.

Victory, Win-win, getting it done, no complaints; life is good.

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Wow, that really showed me. JFC, your schtick is weak-ass.

Seriously, quit spamming the board. You act like a f'n 5 year old.

Wow! Look at that kid building a campfire in the pocket!

Wow! Look at all those receivers roaming the wide open plain!

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Bradford is the one with the most to lose by going back, if he's smart he'll come out.

I wasn't trying to "show you" shit. It's a new day, mother****er; you better stand up and recognize that I'll roll through this bitch in any manner I see fit.
And maybe if your Hip-Factor is above 3.5 in a 10-point system; you'll be able to keep up!

Seriously; don't tell me what the **** to do. As long as I have to endure your Bradford Homerism, you'll get to endure me showing you the error of your ways.
And by the by, that actor in your avatar is one of the sorriest sacks of shit I've ever had the displeasure of enduring for 1 to 2.5 seconds, as I hastily flip the channel past whatever dumb-shit movie he's doing this year. If it were up to me, I would have had Uma Thurman kill that mother****er on principle alone.
The world would be a better place for it.

Merry Christmas, Nut-Lickers! 4321

With an uncapped season looming in 2010, Bradford could roll the dice and wait...

Nope. He needs to ride that Heisman all the way to Bosworth Obscurity.

Or at least to Detroit.

Your Snake Oil is weak. "No Mojo" reprimand for you:

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That video confirms everything that the detractors have said about him.

I really hope the Lions draft him.

Actually there were quite a few who wanted him. Brock to name one.

I will admit that I was wrong about him.

Thank you! And that's a fan-made highlight film; you won't see ANY SHIT with him getting picked or getting plowed!

I've had this conversation a dozen times outside this forum. In the South 12, the trend is to get the best arm and reader you can, and then put a ****ing brick wall in front of them! You don't think Brown and Stoops spend as much time wooing linemen as they do the "star positions"!?!? You'd be outta' your mind to think otherwise, and it's killing the position of Quarterback in terms of keeping the 12 feasible in the eyes of NFL head-hunters!
I find it funny as **** that Tebow keeps getting these jokes about being a Tight End and what not, when the fact of the matter is that he, Stafford, and Sanchez are the ONLY guys on the current media-spotlight scene who have the frames necessary to NOT GET KILLED IN THE NFL.
Have you ever stood toe to toe with an NFL Linebacker? I have, and let me tell you; Sam Bradford would require a ****ing 6-foot spatula to pull his body and body imprint out of the ground after being plowed by a pro.

Great College fun, great Cinderella Story, but NO GO, NO WAY in the National Football League.

Print It!

I believe this bears another posting. I was initially hesitant to put this up because of the pick at the end. But if you look closely, you'll see that it's NOT a bad throw or bad work on the part of the receiver; it's just a good Cornerback being "on"( and maybe a little lucky ).

Of special note is the pass at 2:20 and the highlight that follows. Look at that receiver; he doesn't look back and he just trucks to the Northwest pylon with his hands out in front of him, and the ball just lands there like butter!

Look, here's the deal; I get hyped up about defensive players more than anything else. But even I, with my untrained eye can see that this guy HAS SOMETHING.

Enjoy!

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ROFL

Championship = NFL.

Bradford has a lot to prove. But to totally dismiss him as a bust before he has a chance is just plain stupid. He has a better arm than people give him credit for, and he is extremely accurate when throwing the ball in the 20-45 yard range. He is an extremely smart guy. He's a great all around athlete. He is a great basketball player and a phenomenal golfer. I'm not saying he is Joe Montana, I am saying he deserves a shot before you call him the bust of the century.

Wow. You've shown you ass again, surprise, surprise. You aren't even worth my time because your acting like a complete idiot and a massive DIPSHIT. What a waste of skin.

Guess, what, just because you act like a complete ****tard, doesn't mean you are making a point about Bradford-you aren't and haven't-you're a jaded prick. Merry Christmas, ****head and stick to what you know best... NOTHING.

I hope he comes out so there are two legitimate Franchise QB's in the draft. A lot of teams will be willing to trade up to get them.

I hate that play with the pick. Its seriously one of the dumbest plays I can think of. Its tripple coverage with 20 seconds left of the game in the middle of the field to the 20th. :banghead:

With that said his stats are pretty sweet. When SC is behind he is 39 out of 57 thats over 70% when SC is down by more then a TD he is 12 out of 16 thats over 75%. When 2 tds behind he is over 80% in completions. Thats sick, thats the kind of kid you want leading a comeback. Now Im not high on the guy at all but those numbers dont lie.

against MU he threw a 30 yard pass into the redzone that was on a rope IIRC it was with less than 2 min right before the half, the guy was reasonably covered. that was an nfl throw if i ever saw one

Here's the kicker; from what I hear the announcers saying, that game was his first on the road start.

Now that Bradford and Tebow are both Heisman guys and will probably declare, you add Stafford to the mix and it gives a declared Mark Sanchez a better 'under the radar' factor that would allow KC to grab him if they play their cards right, and if Matt is gone.

This is dependent upon all those guys actually being there, but since all we do is daydream around her anyway; why not?

I've made several, actually. Now sack up and quit crying. You wanted to go down this road, so here we are.

I don't hate Bradford like alot of guys do because I see some potential in him. I rate Stafford better bc I think he can make plays and carry a team on himself more than Bradford. I think Bradford in a West Coast offense could be a good fit. His ceiling is more of the Len Dawson type. A championship type QB who is more of a game manger but can make the plays needed. Stafford is more John Elway like.

This is how I view it as well. Stafford is my top choice and I have been pimping him on this board for some time, but I also think Bradford is a very intriguing prospect, and I expect both to end up being top 5 overall prospects if they come out this year.

I'm a huge Stafford fan, but I have to spend more time defending Bradford on here than talking about Stafford, which is kind of depressing about this board at times.

I agree 100%. Rep