Sam Bradford Scouting Report

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Not quite as glowing:

Height: 6-4¼ | Weight: 236 | 40-Time: 4.75

Official Bio

Strengths: Prototypical height with a frame that is still filling out --- Very intelligent with a good feel for the game --- Extremely accurate --- Outstanding touch, timing and anticipation --- Quick delivery --- Consistently throws a pretty spiral --- Decent athleticism --- Nice footwork and moves well within in the pocket --- Shows great ball handling ability --- Makes good decisions and takes care of the ball --- Tough and will stand tall against the rush --- Calm and composed --- Very competitive --- A team leader both on and off of the field --- Excellent work ethic --- Super productive. Weaknesses: Durability is a huge concern --- Just average arm strength --- Mechanics are not textbook and drops down to three-quarters at times --- Will have to adjust to working from under center --- Must learn to read defenses and go through progressions in a pro style offense --- Does not have a good feel for pressure --- Won't make a lot of plays with his feet --- Limited experience --- Stats were inflated by a spread system. Notes: Was basically just a two-year starter for the Sooners --- Father, Kent, was an offensive lineman at Oklahoma in the late-1970's --- Citizen of the Cherokee tribe --- Won the Heisman Trophy, Davey O'Brien Award and Sammy Baugh Trophy in 2008 --- Earned 1st Team All-American Honors in 2008 --- Was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and also took home 1st Team All-Conference honors in 2008 --- Led the Sooners to back-to-back Big 12 titles ('07 & '08) and an appearance in the BCS Championship game ('08) --- Set a number of NCAA and school records despite starting just 31 career games in college --- Would most likely have competed with Matthew Stafford to be the #1 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft but opted to return to school for another year of development --- Sprained the AC joint in his right (throwing) shoulder in the 2009 season opener --- Tried to come back after missing a couple of games but was reinjured and eventually underwent season-ending surgery in late-October that was performed by the renowned Dr. James Andrews --- Certainly has plenty of positive traits to get excited about but there are also a lot of unknowns and major question marks, including: 1) How will his arm respond after being surgically repaired? 2) Can his body hold up to the pounding it will have to endure at the next level? 3) Will he be able to adapt to a pro style offense or was he simply a product of Oklahoma's system that enabled other quarterbacks like Josh Heupel, Nate Hybl and Jason White to put up huge numbers as well? --- A highly-decorated, prolific signal caller with adequate physical tools and first-rate intangibles --- Could very easily emerge as a successful starter in the NFL but there are also serveral ominous warning signs that indicate a considerable bust factor.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by The Meat Dragon

Hamas had such a great 2010

How was your year, Pizza Boy?

Oh that's right. Full of shit, as always.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Because he's gonna be Brady or Manning...

You just said he was top 5 material so he are we talking about then? Rivers? Ben? Brees? Rodgers? That's pretty damn close to Brady and Mannning.

"That said, if he stays healthy, he looks to be a very good QB down the road, possible top 5 material" - Hamass Jenkins

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...=199979&page=4

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

You just said he was top 5 material so he are we talking about then? Rivers? Ben? Brees? Rodgers? That's pretty damn close to Brady and Mannning.

"That said, if he stays healthy, he looks to be a very good QB down the road, possible top 5 material" - Hamass Jenkins

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...=199979&page=4

No, those two guys are probably top 5 all-time QBs. That's a hell of a leap from top 5 in the league.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

No, those two guys are probably top 5 all-time QBs. That's a hell of a leap from top 5 in the league.

I think before it's all said and done you will probably see Rivers and Ben mentioned as possible top 5 all time QB's as well. Rivers because of numbers and Ben because of titles.

I'm not putting Sam in the hall just yet either, but a SB and some great career passing numbers look very possible. I've said it before he was drafted and I'll say it again. IF he fulfills his potential I'm seeing Kurt Warner (The good version).

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

And if Detroit takes Okung, Seattle thanks them both.

And Seattle ****s themselves to this point. Maybe he'll get and stay healthy. Not holding my breath.

[Rams Fan]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

And Seattle ****s themselves to this point. Maybe he'll get and stay healthy. Not holding my breath.

Dude, tackles have tough first years. Look at how Smith performed his rookie year. Okung had ankle problems, but when healthy, he showed how good he could be.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Dude, tackles have tough first years. Look at how Smith performed his rookie year. Okung had ankle problems, but when healthy, he showed how good he could be.

I think Smith has more problems then just a fail rookie year. When you get drafted #3 overall as a LT and get move to RT then that's pretty much an admission of we ****ed up.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I think Smith has more problems then just a fail rookie year. When you get drafted #3 overall as a LT and get move to RT then that's pretty much an admission of we ****ed up.

No, it's not.

The admission of "we ****ed up" is when Tyson Jackson can't get on the field and is instead, beaten by a guy that last played in the UFL.

The Rams most certainly could have made a better decision with the #2 overall pick but he's at least producing on the field and holding his own at the position.

At the end of draft day, it isn't where you were picked, it's how much you contribute to the success of a football team.

[Rams Fan]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I think Smith has more problems then just a fail rookie year. When you get drafted #3 overall as a LT and get move to RT then that's pretty much an admission of we ****ed up.

Devaney has said that he doesn't give a shit if he messed up drafting Smith at LT. He's still producing at RT. And I don't give a shit either. As long as he's out there protecting Sam, I'll be as happy as can be.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

No, it's not.

The admission of "we ****ed up" is when Tyson Jackson can't get on the field and is instead, beaten by a guy that last played in the UFL.

The Rams most certainly could have made a better decision with the #2 overall pick but he's at least producing on the field and holding his own at the position.

At the end of draft day, it isn't where you were picked, it's how much you contribute to the success of a football team.

So Gallery was a good pick for the Raiders?

[Rams Fan]

Big Cat, Smith played at RT his rookie year, BTW

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Devaney has said that he doesn't give a shit if he messed up drafting Smith at LT. He's still producing at RT. And I don't give a shit either. As long as he's out there protecting Sam, I'll be as happy as can be.

I'm just not sure having the highest paid RT in football is what a team really wants in the grand scheme of things.

[Rams Fan]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I'm just not sure having the highest paid RT in football is what a team really wants in the grand scheme of things.

I don't think paying 3 top 2 overall draft choices is what a team really wants in the grand scheme of things either.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Big Cat, Smith played at RT his rookie year, BTW

Right, with intentions of moving him over which they couldn't do.

Saffold pannig out as he did really saved their asses with the Smith pick.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Rams Fan

I don't think paying 3 top 2 overall draft choices is what a team really wants in the grand scheme of things either.

No, but if one turns out to be a franchise QB then you live with it with a smile on your face.

Don't get me wrong, they will have a good line for years to come, but I wouldn't want a RT with the #3 pick anymore then I went a 3-4 d end at that spot.