Why Sam Bradford is Not Ready for the NFL Draft
That's not to say that Bradford isn't a great kid or a great college player because he is both of those things, but he simply lacks the oomph and the "outstanding" qualities that make a Heisman winner compared to the other candidates.
The Heisman Trophy is supposed to go to the Most Outstanding Player and Bradford never jumped out on film to me. He never really made any spectacular plays that I saw in his highlights like Tim Tebow even Colt McCoy did.
Bradford the number one overall pick?
If the Detroit Lions were to take Bradford, they would be making a huge mistake. First of all, he doesn't pass the eye test of a great NFL QB. He has a smallish, underdeveloped build and his arm strength is solid but not great by any means.
One caller to a radio show on WDFN in Detroit mentioned how Bradford seems to float the ball a lot and I concur. He doesn't and hasn't had to fit the ball into tight windows which are commonplace in the NFL. His passes run the risk of being picked off left and right if he doesn't learn to put more zip on the ball.
That is just one of the many unknowns with Bradford. He also hasn't taken a ton of snaps under center and he still has an awkward-looking delivery. He's only played two years in college and hasn't faced many good defenses in the Big 12 Conference, either.
Sam Bradford Draft Projection
If Bradford were to come out for the 2008 NFL Draft, I don't think he would be picked until the late first or early second round once scouts realize the weaknesses he has in his game.
Bradford will most likely opt to stay in school and make another run at a Heisman Trophy or BCS Title Game appearance again for the Oklahoma Sooners and that would definitely be the best choice for him regarding the NFL Draft.
Bradford needs to come back to OU and get much stronger while perhaps working on his mechanics in order to become a legitimate first round NFL quarterback for the 2010 NFL Draft.
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6 Comments
Post a CommentYou might want to get that brain damage looked at.
isnt that the same thing your punk-azz said about peterson.....????
...and look now, you fool, peterson is the best RB in the NFL.......
Bradford stayed in school to avoid Detroit and as a beat down lions fan I cheered when Bradford got hurt 2 times now lmao. How much money did Staford get%3F How much will Bradford make as a backup in a place like Pittsburg as a 2nd or 3rd round pick%3F It will happen his durability will be a big red flag in april. A skinny kid that hurt his shoulder twice yep not fair but a reality. Sorry Sammy no %2480 million payday for you but 25%25 of that on a %22good%22 team should be enough rofl. Oh and Mr. Bradford goodluck ever seeing a snap in the nfl if you are drafted by a %22good%22 team all of those have a great starter and you%27ll ride the pine for 4 seasons.%0D%0A
yeah im so bad that i basically predicted the pistons would trade for allen iverson and everyone said it would never happen.
look it up. thanks for trolling my article.
Obviously, under qualified to ascertain prospective insight.
Perhaps, you should give up sports writing. You may be better at prospecting in the
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You boy, are just somebodies lackey....
Who are you? What a joke!