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Hartman: Turner impressed with new Vikings QB Bradford
''He's everything you look for in a quarterback,'' Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner said of Sam Bradford.
By Sid Hartman
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Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner talked about the 2010 NFL draft, when Sam Bradford, the team’s new quarterback, was selected first overall by the Rams.
“I think he was a unanimous pick, and I think everyone had him rated there,” said Turner, who was head coach of San Diego in 2010. “I think the big thing was the great arm. You know, the quick release, make all the throws, he was an outstanding player in college.
“We evaluated all the quarterbacks. We weren’t in the market for drafting one that year, but if we would have, we’d have loved to have had him.”
Turner talked about what he has thought of Bradford so far, including his 22-for-31, 286-yard, two-touchdown performance in the victory over Green Bay on Sunday.
“Very impressed,” Turner said. “He’s everything you look for in a quarterback. I think he’s a great passer, and I think he makes great decisions. That combination is what you need in a good quarterback. He can change his delivery, and he can speed up when he needs to.
“He’s got great presence in the pocket. I coached a guy like that for six years in [San Diego’s] Philip Rivers. They play the game differently. They get rid of the ball quick, and they have great pocket presence.”
Although there was some early concern about how quickly Bradford could learn the Vikings system, coming in only one week before the start of the season, Turner said what he’s seen of Bradford put those worries to rest.
“What I see is a guy who’s very experienced,” he said. “He’s been around this league and he knows what it’s about and he knows how to prepare. He can still do it. He finished the last eight games last year and was very impressive.”
Turner also addressed the trade that brought Bradford to the Vikings
“It’s just a really unusual circumstance,” he said. “I don’t know if I’ve gotten over the situation we’re in, but it’s unbelievable to have the opportunity to get Sam here.”
The good news for the Vikings is that they still have Shaun Hill as a backup, whom Turner praised.
“He’s just Mr. Steady,” Turner said. “He is so consistent, he’s a pro, he’s been doing this quite a while. I coached him in 2006 in San Francisco, and I’ll tell you, he approached it the same way then, and that’s why he’s had a long career.”
• There was another big endorsement of Bradford by Vikings guard Alex Boone, who made the front page of USA Today with this quote: “That dude is one tough [expletive]. There was a couple times he got hit — I thought he was dead. He wasn’t moving, so I had to pick him up. I’m like, ‘Sam, don’t be dead.’ ”
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Norv Turner: Sam Bradford everything you look for in a quarterback
Posted by Josh Alper on September 22, 2016
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMHqVh-HHvQ
The Vikings have had no shortage of bad news on offense this year.
It started with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater’s knee injury and continued this week with running back Adrian Peterson’s torn meniscus and left tackle Matt Kalil heading to injured reserve because of a hip problem. One place where the news has been better is with quarterback Sam Bradford.
Acquired just before the start of the regular season in a trade, Bradford made his Vikings debut last Sunday with a strong game against the Packers in a 17-14 victory. Offensive coordinator Norv Turner liked that performance and likes everything else he’s seen from Bradford thus far.
With Peterson and Bridgewater out of the picture, the Vikings offense will have to plot a different course than the one they spent the offseason expecting to follow. Bradford is going to be essential to that course leading to a winning record so the Vikings will have to hope that Turner’s early read becomes a permanent one.
Hartman: Turner impressed with new Vikings QB Bradford
''He's everything you look for in a quarterback,'' Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner said of Sam Bradford.
By Sid Hartman
Getty Images
Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner talked about the 2010 NFL draft, when Sam Bradford, the team’s new quarterback, was selected first overall by the Rams.
“I think he was a unanimous pick, and I think everyone had him rated there,” said Turner, who was head coach of San Diego in 2010. “I think the big thing was the great arm. You know, the quick release, make all the throws, he was an outstanding player in college.
“We evaluated all the quarterbacks. We weren’t in the market for drafting one that year, but if we would have, we’d have loved to have had him.”
Turner talked about what he has thought of Bradford so far, including his 22-for-31, 286-yard, two-touchdown performance in the victory over Green Bay on Sunday.
“Very impressed,” Turner said. “He’s everything you look for in a quarterback. I think he’s a great passer, and I think he makes great decisions. That combination is what you need in a good quarterback. He can change his delivery, and he can speed up when he needs to.
“He’s got great presence in the pocket. I coached a guy like that for six years in [San Diego’s] Philip Rivers. They play the game differently. They get rid of the ball quick, and they have great pocket presence.”
Although there was some early concern about how quickly Bradford could learn the Vikings system, coming in only one week before the start of the season, Turner said what he’s seen of Bradford put those worries to rest.
“What I see is a guy who’s very experienced,” he said. “He’s been around this league and he knows what it’s about and he knows how to prepare. He can still do it. He finished the last eight games last year and was very impressive.”
Turner also addressed the trade that brought Bradford to the Vikings
“It’s just a really unusual circumstance,” he said. “I don’t know if I’ve gotten over the situation we’re in, but it’s unbelievable to have the opportunity to get Sam here.”
The good news for the Vikings is that they still have Shaun Hill as a backup, whom Turner praised.
“He’s just Mr. Steady,” Turner said. “He is so consistent, he’s a pro, he’s been doing this quite a while. I coached him in 2006 in San Francisco, and I’ll tell you, he approached it the same way then, and that’s why he’s had a long career.”
• There was another big endorsement of Bradford by Vikings guard Alex Boone, who made the front page of USA Today with this quote: “That dude is one tough [expletive]. There was a couple times he got hit — I thought he was dead. He wasn’t moving, so I had to pick him up. I’m like, ‘Sam, don’t be dead.’ ”
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Norv Turner: Sam Bradford everything you look for in a quarterback
Posted by Josh Alper on September 22, 2016
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMHqVh-HHvQ
The Vikings have had no shortage of bad news on offense this year.
It started with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater’s knee injury and continued this week with running back Adrian Peterson’s torn meniscus and left tackle Matt Kalil heading to injured reserve because of a hip problem. One place where the news has been better is with quarterback Sam Bradford.
Acquired just before the start of the regular season in a trade, Bradford made his Vikings debut last Sunday with a strong game against the Packers in a 17-14 victory. Offensive coordinator Norv Turner liked that performance and likes everything else he’s seen from Bradford thus far.
With Peterson and Bridgewater out of the picture, the Vikings offense will have to plot a different course than the one they spent the offseason expecting to follow. Bradford is going to be essential to that course leading to a winning record so the Vikings will have to hope that Turner’s early read becomes a permanent one.
