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Bradford does some surprise throwing during 11-on-11
• By Jim Thomas
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/foot...cle_e7acbb6b-bd21-570f-a16e-298e64334f65.html
As advertised, Sam Bradford took part in a pair of seven-on-seven throwing drills Friday during OTAs at Rams Park. But as an added and totally unexpected bonus, Bradford also took part in an 11-on-11 hurry-up _ or 2-minute _ drill.
Coach Jeff Fisher had indicated Thursday that Bradford most likely would be held out of 11-on-11 drills during the OTA sessions in June as a precaution as Bradford completes his rehabilitation from knee surgery last fall.
But either Bradford did some lobbying, or the Rams merely felt good enough about where he's at physically to have him he participate in the full "team" session. At one point Friday, Bradford even scrambled a few steps to his right because of pass-rush pressure and completed a short pass to tight end Jared Cook.
One of Bradford's most impressive throws during this period was a deep out _ with some heat on it _ to wide receiver Justin Veltung.
Wearing a brace on his surgically repaired left knee, Bradford also threw touchdown passes to Cook and Austin Pettis during a 7-on-7 red zone period.
"Obviously, it's good having Sam back just for team morale and everything," Pettis said after Friday's practice. "Sam is one of the better players on this team clearly, and he's a leader out there, especially on the offensive side.
"So just having him back in the huddle, we're kind of more in our comfort zone. . .and we're able to click a little bit better. Him being back, especially as soon as he has, is definitely a positive for everyone."
* * *After missing Thursday's practice with an excused absence, C Scott Wells returned Friday.
* * *There was some chirping between WR Kenny Britt and CB Trumaine Johnson on Friday but no scuffles.
* * *Safeties Christian Bryant, Mo Alexander, and Matt Daniels, as well at LT Jake Long, DE William Hayes, and RB Chase Reynolds, sat out Friday's practice.
* * *With Long sidelined, Mike Person worked with the starting unit at left tackle; Sean Hooey did so on Thursday.