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• The San Francisco 49ers seem to think a lot more of Rams quarterback Sam Bradford than many Rams fans do. I find that interesting.
“He’s good now, and he has a chance to be a top quarterback,” 49ers defensive lineman Justin Smith said. “Put some more (talent) around him, and watch out.”
“Bradford is definitely a guy that has our respect,” 49ers’ pass-rusher Aldon Smith said. “No doubt about that.”
I asked one key member of the 49ers’ front office about Bradford. He didn’t want his name used. But this was his opinion: “That team needs an elite receiver. If they get it, Bradford will become what most of us thought he’d become.” He added: “Believe me, I hope they don’t get that (receiver.)”
The Rams must also improve the offensive line.
Pro Football Focus ranked the Rams O-line 26th among the 32 teams in overall performance in 2012.
The Ravens and the 49ers offer a perfect example of how you build a team to give a quarterback his best opportunity to succeed. Both have strong offensive lines. Both have receivers that make a difference, receivers that are game changers.
I find it remarkable that Bradford threw nearly as many TD passes this season (21) as Joe Flacco (22) even though Flacco plays behind a superior offensive line and is throwing passes to Anquan Boldin, Torrey Smith, Dennis Pitta, etc.
I also find these Pro Football Focus rankings interesting:
Deep Passing Accuracy: Bradford 11th, Flacco 15th.
Accuracy Under Pressure: Bradford 12th, Flacco 17th.
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• The San Francisco 49ers seem to think a lot more of Rams quarterback Sam Bradford than many Rams fans do. I find that interesting.
“He’s good now, and he has a chance to be a top quarterback,” 49ers defensive lineman Justin Smith said. “Put some more (talent) around him, and watch out.”
“Bradford is definitely a guy that has our respect,” 49ers’ pass-rusher Aldon Smith said. “No doubt about that.”
I asked one key member of the 49ers’ front office about Bradford. He didn’t want his name used. But this was his opinion: “That team needs an elite receiver. If they get it, Bradford will become what most of us thought he’d become.” He added: “Believe me, I hope they don’t get that (receiver.)”
The Rams must also improve the offensive line.
Pro Football Focus ranked the Rams O-line 26th among the 32 teams in overall performance in 2012.
The Ravens and the 49ers offer a perfect example of how you build a team to give a quarterback his best opportunity to succeed. Both have strong offensive lines. Both have receivers that make a difference, receivers that are game changers.
I find it remarkable that Bradford threw nearly as many TD passes this season (21) as Joe Flacco (22) even though Flacco plays behind a superior offensive line and is throwing passes to Anquan Boldin, Torrey Smith, Dennis Pitta, etc.
I also find these Pro Football Focus rankings interesting:
Deep Passing Accuracy: Bradford 11th, Flacco 15th.
Accuracy Under Pressure: Bradford 12th, Flacco 17th.
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