I'm a Bradford fan too, but that's way too simplistic a view to take on this. You're basically saying that Fisher is a chicken shit because he'll have no choice but to play Bridgewater when whiny-ass fans start to voice their concerns during the season. If (and I agree) Fisher is all-in on making the playoffs, then it can all fall apart if Bradford gets injured again. That's EXACTLY what happened last year. We could have won at least 2 (if not 3) additional games last year if anyone other than the feisty, yet ineffectual Clemens is in at QB. Shaun Hill? PUHLEASE. The hell has he done to this point in his career? Granted Bridgewater hasn't done anything either, but he would bring a dynamic to this offense that Shaun Hill absolutely cannot. And what if Bradford does get hurt and Shaun Hill is every bit as "good" as Clemens? 7-9? Mayyyybe 8-8? That's great. Now Bradford is on his third injury and the Rams are middle-of-the pack in the 2015 draft. Any chance of grabbing a high pick at QB then without trading up? Nope. So if you have the luxury of additional resources now, why not use them?The last thing Fisher wants is a QB controversy this year. They are all in on making the playoffs, drafting Bridgewater just complicates things.
How long is Teddy gonna stay on the bench? As soon as the team loses a couple of game, regardless of Bradford's performance, the fans will be screaming for Bridgewater. And then what? Is Fisher gonna play him? If so, that means he gave up on Bradford. And that means they might as well dump Bradford right now.
Drafting Bridgwater at #13 is shortsighted. And it ain't happening regardless of what Polian says.
I'm a Bradford fan too, but that's way too simplistic a view to take on this. You're basically saying that Fisher is a chicken crap because he'll have no choice but to play Bridgewater when whiny-ass fans start to voice their concerns during the season. If (and I agree) Fisher is all-in on making the playoffs, then it can all fall apart if Bradford gets injured again. That's EXACTLY what happened last year. We could have won at least 2 (if not 3) additional games last year if anyone other than the feisty, yet ineffectual Clemens is in at QB. Shaun Hill? PUHLEASE. The hell has he done to this point in his career? Granted Bridgewater hasn't done anything either, but he would bring a dynamic to this offense that Shaun Hill absolutely cannot. And what if Bradford does get hurt and Shaun Hill is every bit as "good" as Clemens? 7-9? Mayyyybe 8-8? That's great. Now Bradford is on his third injury and the Rams are middle-of-the pack in the 2015 draft. Any chance of grabbing a high pick at QB then without trading up? Nope. So if you have the luxury of additional resources now, why not use them?
Sorry guys, but I'm not going to be short-sighted when it comes to these types of scenarios. No matter how unlikely they may be. No matter what people think of Bridgewater, he's a good QB with lots of talent (IMO). If we don't use him this year, then great. We'll make the playoffs, yeah? And then next year there's LEGITIMATE competition for the QB position in Bradford's final year. If he doesn't beat out Bradford, then we know Bradford is the man. If he does, then we know he's not. We're also covered if Bradford hits the open market in 2016. Not a fan of sitting a good QB for two years and letting him EASE into the position? Well, that's unfortunate.
I'm a Bradford fan too, but that's way too simplistic a view to take on this. You're basically saying that Fisher is a chicken crap because he'll have no choice but to play Bridgewater when whiny-ass fans start to voice their concerns during the season. If (and I agree) Fisher is all-in on making the playoffs, then it can all fall apart if Bradford gets injured again. That's EXACTLY what happened last year. We could have won at least 2 (if not 3) additional games last year if anyone other than the feisty, yet ineffectual Clemens is in at QB. Shaun Hill? PUHLEASE. The hell has he done to this point in his career? Granted Bridgewater hasn't done anything either, but he would bring a dynamic to this offense that Shaun Hill absolutely cannot. And what if Bradford does get hurt and Shaun Hill is every bit as "good" as Clemens? 7-9? Mayyyybe 8-8? That's great. Now Bradford is on his third injury and the Rams are middle-of-the pack in the 2015 draft. Any chance of grabbing a high pick at QB then without trading up? Nope. So if you have the luxury of additional resources now, why not use them?
Sorry guys, but I'm not going to be short-sighted when it comes to these types of scenarios. No matter how unlikely they may be. No matter what people think of Bridgewater, he's a good QB with lots of talent (IMO). If we don't use him this year, then great. We'll make the playoffs, yeah? And then next year there's LEGITIMATE competition for the QB position in Bradford's final year. If he doesn't beat out Bradford, then we know Bradford is the man. If he does, then we know he's not. We're also covered if Bradford hits the open market in 2016. Not a fan of sitting a good QB for two years and letting him EASE into the position? Well, that's unfortunate.
Why would he be out? It's just insurance for the short-term and the long-term.Teddy is fine. I have no issue with taking him, except one. If they take him they will move Bradford out before the draft is over.
Now if you are ok with that, then that's fine too. I'm not, and I'd be willing to bet all my ROD bucks that drafting Teddy at #13 means Sam is gone tout de suite.
I'm a Bradford fan too, but that's way too simplistic a view to take on this. You're basically saying that Fisher is a chicken crap because he'll have no choice but to play Bridgewater when whiny-ass fans start to voice their concerns during the season. If (and I agree) Fisher is all-in on making the playoffs, then it can all fall apart if Bradford gets injured again. That's EXACTLY what happened last year. We could have won at least 2 (if not 3) additional games last year if anyone other than the feisty, yet ineffectual Clemens is in at QB. Shaun Hill? PUHLEASE. The hell has he done to this point in his career? Granted Bridgewater hasn't done anything either, but he would bring a dynamic to this offense that Shaun Hill absolutely cannot. And what if Bradford does get hurt and Shaun Hill is every bit as "good" as Clemens? 7-9? Mayyyybe 8-8? That's great. Now Bradford is on his third injury and the Rams are middle-of-the pack in the 2015 draft. Any chance of grabbing a high pick at QB then without trading up? Nope. So if you have the luxury of additional resources now, why not use them?
Sorry guys, but I'm not going to be short-sighted when it comes to these types of scenarios. No matter how unlikely they may be. No matter what people think of Bridgewater, he's a good QB with lots of talent (IMO). If we don't use him this year, then great. We'll make the playoffs, yeah? And then next year there's LEGITIMATE competition for the QB position in Bradford's final year. If he doesn't beat out Bradford, then we know Bradford is the man. If he does, then we know he's not. We're also covered if Bradford hits the open market in 2016. Not a fan of sitting a good QB for two years and letting him EASE into the position? Well, that's unfortunate.