I can see and understand both viewpoints and arguments.
I was starting to see some of the progression and positive things from Bradford's 7 games last season, and even before that in 2012. Bradford's style suits what Fisher and co want from the QB position. A smart QB who knows the offense inside and out, can make the easy throws and the tough throws...hand off the ball, and NOT MAKE MISTAKES. These A.Davis turnovers have got be absolutely killing Fisher inside.
Still, i understand what Dieter is saying and i agree...this game is about results...wins. The talent around Sam(WR's/OLine) has gone from next to nothing to some talent to decent talent to what we see today. I see an average OLine and good talent at WR today. That has to be recognized, but at the same time...as the talent has increased, Sam's reliability has decreased.
Personally i agree with those who believe that with Sam at QB this season we beat Dallas, AZ and SF and are likely sitting at 6-3(5-4 worst case scenario) and would be tied for 2nd place with Seattle....but there are many variables that work for both arguments. Sam has not put it all together yet. I say that based upon the win-loss totals under his watch. It's a fact that Sam throws TD's and not a lot of INT's. He makes plays and also leave's plays on the field.
28 TD's to only 17 INT's since working under Shotty....as opposed to 24 TD's to 21 INT's his first two seasons. You guys already posted the win %.
When Sam went down last season i saw an entire team elevate it's play. Not because Clemens was better than Sam. They rallied around the backup and they played inconsistent football.
Clemens fumbled 7 times and lost 4 of them. He threw 7 INT's. That's 11 turnovers in 9.5 games to go along with 8 TD's. Yuck.
Turnovers hurt our chances in the win column last season. I believe turnovers are killing this offense again...turnovers from another backup QB.
The team rallied a bit around Davis, but now as the defense has come around late(again)and Davis gets schemed out, we are what the record says we are. Two seasons in a row now...Just another high effort, young 4th place team with talent all over the roster, but nothing at QB. Sam isn't available and that's on him. Harsh but true.
Sorry fellas, i rambled away a bit there. My opinion is that yes...THIS team and last years team ARE better in the win-loss column with Bradford at QB, but that can't be proven with numbers or scenarios.
Go Rams.