Would you sign Sam Bradford as a free agent next year?
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IMO, it won't be an option because he would not come back with this coaching staff. I'd be shocked if he's not an Eagle next year unless the Eagles make a coaching change and I highly doubt that, I believe they will give Kelly another year and they will sign Bradford to an extension.
IMO other teams might be interested, but with Kelly Bradford realizes he has his best chance to put up good numbers. Now I will give Sam credit this year for only missing two games, he actually moved more than I thought he would as there really has been no quarterback who ever came back from ACL surgery on the same knee so kudos to Bradford.
Again, IMO, he's not an option and unless somebody overpays and they won't because of the injury history Bradford will stay in Philadelphia next season and Eagles defensive coordinator Bill Davis will be the fall guy and if Jim Schwartz does not land a Head Coaching gig, he very well could end up in the City of Brotherly Love, IMHO.
IMO other teams might be interested, but with Kelly Bradford realizes he has his best chance to put up good numbers. Now I will give Sam credit this year for only missing two games, he actually moved more than I thought he would as there really has been no quarterback who ever came back from ACL surgery on the same knee so kudos to Bradford.
Again, IMO, he's not an option and unless somebody overpays and they won't because of the injury history Bradford will stay in Philadelphia next season and Eagles defensive coordinator Bill Davis will be the fall guy and if Jim Schwartz does not land a Head Coaching gig, he very well could end up in the City of Brotherly Love, IMHO.
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/27/sam-bradford-wants-to-stay-with-the-eagles/
Sam Bradford wants to stay with the Eagles
Posted by Mike Florio on December 27, 2015
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After the Eagles surprisingly sent Nick Foles to St. Louis for Sam Bradford, Bradford’s new team tried to re-sign the first overall pick in the 2010 draft. The result, which may have included a request from Bradford for a no-trade clause, went nowhere.
As the 2015 regular-season comes to a conclusion without a playoff berth for the Eagles, the question is whether Bradford will be going elsewhere. If Bradford has his way, he won’t be.
“I want to be back here,” Bradford told reporters after Saturday night’s postseason-killing loss to Washington. “Obviously, we are not at the stage where we have been talking about that, but if it does present itself and I do have the opportunity, then this is where I want to be.”
Bradford, who said no contract talks have occurred (even though some did in the offseason) is one game away from completing a six-year contract that he signed with the Rams in 2010.
“I’ve enjoyed my time here,” Bradford said. “I’ve enjoyed being in Philadelphia. I think throughout my career, I’ve learned that learning new offenses every year, it’s just hard to continue to improve. You are always learning. You are learning new verbiage, learning new plays, learning new systems. And I would really like to stay in the same one and have the opportunity to play a second year.”
Some of his teammates agree. Both receiver Jordan Matthews and tight end Zach Ertzhave lobbied for Bradford to return.
“I want to go into the offseason with the same quarterback,” Ertz told reporters after the loss. “We had that with Nick [Foles] one offseason. He got hurt the following year and it’s hard. We want Sam back. Ultimately, it’s not going to be our decision.”
It’s unclear whose decision it will be. Coach Chip Kelly currently holds final say over personnel, but when it comes to signing a starting quarterback to a new contract, owner Jeffrey Lurie may at least be consulted before a major investment is made. Also, there’s a chance Lurie will keep Kelly but hire someone else to assist with (or control) player-acquisition decisions.
Throw in the Tennessee coaching-vacancy wild-card, and it’s theoretically possible that Kelly will be gone weeks before Bradford’s contract officially expires.
Regardless of the folks ultimately involved on behalf of the Eagles, the process of putting a value on Bradford will be tricky. Injured in 2013 and 2014, Bradford played most of 2015, but at times he didn’t play all that well. Still, with a cluster of teams perpetually searching for competent quarterback play, a market for Bradford’s services could quickly develop.
Then there’s the question of whether the Eagles prefer someone else, such as Robert Griffin III or Colin Kaepernick. The analysis becomes complicated by the relative compensation that each player will be seeking as what could be the most compelling offseason game of quarterback musical chairs in league history commences.
Sam Bradford wants to stay with the Eagles
Posted by Mike Florio on December 27, 2015
After the Eagles surprisingly sent Nick Foles to St. Louis for Sam Bradford, Bradford’s new team tried to re-sign the first overall pick in the 2010 draft. The result, which may have included a request from Bradford for a no-trade clause, went nowhere.
As the 2015 regular-season comes to a conclusion without a playoff berth for the Eagles, the question is whether Bradford will be going elsewhere. If Bradford has his way, he won’t be.
“I want to be back here,” Bradford told reporters after Saturday night’s postseason-killing loss to Washington. “Obviously, we are not at the stage where we have been talking about that, but if it does present itself and I do have the opportunity, then this is where I want to be.”
Bradford, who said no contract talks have occurred (even though some did in the offseason) is one game away from completing a six-year contract that he signed with the Rams in 2010.
“I’ve enjoyed my time here,” Bradford said. “I’ve enjoyed being in Philadelphia. I think throughout my career, I’ve learned that learning new offenses every year, it’s just hard to continue to improve. You are always learning. You are learning new verbiage, learning new plays, learning new systems. And I would really like to stay in the same one and have the opportunity to play a second year.”
Some of his teammates agree. Both receiver Jordan Matthews and tight end Zach Ertzhave lobbied for Bradford to return.
“I want to go into the offseason with the same quarterback,” Ertz told reporters after the loss. “We had that with Nick [Foles] one offseason. He got hurt the following year and it’s hard. We want Sam back. Ultimately, it’s not going to be our decision.”
It’s unclear whose decision it will be. Coach Chip Kelly currently holds final say over personnel, but when it comes to signing a starting quarterback to a new contract, owner Jeffrey Lurie may at least be consulted before a major investment is made. Also, there’s a chance Lurie will keep Kelly but hire someone else to assist with (or control) player-acquisition decisions.
Throw in the Tennessee coaching-vacancy wild-card, and it’s theoretically possible that Kelly will be gone weeks before Bradford’s contract officially expires.
Regardless of the folks ultimately involved on behalf of the Eagles, the process of putting a value on Bradford will be tricky. Injured in 2013 and 2014, Bradford played most of 2015, but at times he didn’t play all that well. Still, with a cluster of teams perpetually searching for competent quarterback play, a market for Bradford’s services could quickly develop.
Then there’s the question of whether the Eagles prefer someone else, such as Robert Griffin III or Colin Kaepernick. The analysis becomes complicated by the relative compensation that each player will be seeking as what could be the most compelling offseason game of quarterback musical chairs in league history commences.
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Stop the insanity. There is not a chance in Hell that couple gets back together. Watching him last night did not inspire this football fan one bit. Cousins has progressed more in one season than Sam has his whole career.
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Interesting analysis and I could see Kaepernick with the Eagles giving Kelly the added dimension of the quarterback being able to run which did stymie the running game this year because everyone knew there was no way Bradford was going to run in the pistol formation.
Sad part is I felt Bradford played well at times, however, there were also times where nothing was clicking always seems to happen with Bradford from time to time, but overall, he was far better than Foles so if the Rams had not extended Foles they win the trade for the 2nd round pick, but the trade gave the Rams more financial flexibility and then they handcuffed themselves by extending Foles.
If not Philadelphia, where does Bradford end up? Although he has affection for the Cowboys I don't see Bradford being a caddie for Romo and if RGIII does not end up in Houston, he might be a good match for Bill O'Brien, but the Texans have had their issues keeping QB's healthy, that's for sure.
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Why in the blue hell would we give a 2nd for Sam Bradford?!? Answer me that question first and then I'll tell you Heeeeeeellll noooo!!
Altough it would make my autographed throwback legit again if he was out starter!
Altough it would make my autographed throwback legit again if he was out starter!
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I don't want Bradford back. But you've been huffing something if you think Kellen Clemens 2.0 is better.
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There is no way that Keenum is better than Bradford. No way. Keenum is a below average backup QB. Bradford is an average starting QB.
It's funny watching this board turn down a league average QB when our guys are horrible. No you don't overpay for the guy. No he won't be back here. I would take him as our starter though. Better than what we have now big time.
I don't know how we will fix our QB position. There won't be any viable veteran options and we won't be in range to get Lynch or Goff. We are in a tough spot.
It's funny watching this board turn down a league average QB when our guys are horrible. No you don't overpay for the guy. No he won't be back here. I would take him as our starter though. Better than what we have now big time.
I don't know how we will fix our QB position. There won't be any viable veteran options and we won't be in range to get Lynch or Goff. We are in a tough spot.
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Sam is a rich man's Ryan Mallette. Keenum is a poor Man's Drew Breese. Pick your fancy, but I like Keenum.
Jimmy Johnson said today "Bradford is better than no QB." That's about right/it.
Jimmy Johnson said today "Bradford is better than no QB." That's about right/it.
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He can't catch it for them and he was being pounded on anything that took more than 2 seconds. Plus he still threw for 380 yards..