Teddy Watch

[TheFuture]

Let Bradford walk. If Teddy's team commands more than backup money for 2 years, then let him walk. Try to resign Case on a 2-3 year deal backup money. Then throw the boat at Cousins or Smith, or half the boat at Garoppolo or McCaron. If none of that works, the vikes should target their QB in the draft and trade up to secure them.

[TAFKASP]

My biggest concern with your plan is that the defense is championship quality today. The window in the NFL passes quickly and if they don't acquire a capable QB this offseason it's entirely possible that by the time they do the defense will regressed significantly. They literally have every piece in place with the exception of the QB for a legit SB run or three!

[Monster]

My biggest concern with your plan is that the defense is championship quality today. The window in the NFL passes quickly and if they don't acquire a capable QB this offseason it's entirely possible that by the time they do the defense will regressed significantly. They literally have every piece in place with the exception of the QB for a legit SB run or three!

Well to be fair he ran though a lot of options before he got to the young QB one. It's also possible that a young QB could be the answer too. The last couple years young QBs have come onto the scene and done pretty well pretty quickly. I think everyone would agree that's not the top option by far.

[Wolvesfan21]

I'm a big Bradford detractor at this point. His knee is probably suffering long term arthritis damage from two ACL surgeries. They haven't clearly stated exactly why. As a starter he's never had a winning season, never played in a playoff game, never made a pro bowl (even Teddy has) and consistently is a check down artist. 6.6 YPA which puts him down in the Trent Dilfer or Matt Cassel territory.

If Bradford was a 3rd round pick, he wouldn't have been given so many chances to start. He looks great in the red jersey but where he struggles is in the pocket. His pocket awareness and mobility has to be near the worst in the league. Meaning he is easy to sack, he doesn't move well, avoid or evade the rush. Slide or step up in the pocket well at all. So the offensive line looks worse then they really are.

Eventually a good QB gets it done after 7 years at some point. It would be atrocious to give a potentially never healthy again QB any sort of big contract especially considering he has never gotten it done when healthy.

I absolutely agree I don't know how anyone would feel good about Bradford being healthy again. I believe in his talent to some degree though. He has a good accurate arm and he can get the ball away quickly. The reason he keeps getting chances is he has had just enough success in his career (plus a carousel of coaches) to give rise to some hope he can actually do something. At this point though the injuries after 2 pretty healthy seasons in a row may basically end his career. Maybe someone throws a Glennon type 1 year deal at him while planning on drafting their guy of the future this offseason That's pretty much the best I can see and that's probably being too optimistic. I've always kinda liked him I didn't think he was a franchise guy. More of a averagish guy that could maybe get some better. For the right team like the Vikings that would have been good enough.

Bradford could be really good with a legit top OLine like in Dallas or Oakland has. That is if his knee will ever be healthy again. No I'm not saying he goes to either one, just that because of his limited ability in making plays when the blocking breaks down, a great OLine would help him a ton and let him show off his accuracy.

A guy like Russell Wilson or Aaron Rodgers get it done with piss poor Olines year in and year out. Even P. Manning had one of the worst OLines during his prime, yet he was so good that he masked their crappiness and still lead the team to a Superbowl.

Manning wasn't mobile at all, but he could read a defense faster then anyone, anticipate throws and move in the pocket. He could feel the rush coming.

Your avg guys like Bradford just don't have that ability. That's why I say he looks good with the Red jersey on. But they play tackle on Sundays.

[bleedspeed]

Bradford had surgery.

https://www.dailynorseman.com/2017/11/7/16622324/sam-bradford-undergoes-surgery-out-indefinitely

Vikings won't release Slote?.
https://www.dailynorseman.com/2017/11/7/16620850/sam-bradford-dr-james-andrews-again-vikings-wont-waive-kyle-sloter

[bleedspeed]

First Beaver and now Bridgewater. .

http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Activate-Teddy-Bridgewater-Place-Sam-Bradford-on-Injured-Reserve/7204244f-a32d-475c-ab84-20e9241c2d2d?sf154123588=1

[Monster]

Bradford had surgery.

https://www.dailynorseman.com/2017/11/7/16622324/sam-bradford-undergoes-surgery-out-indefinitely

Vikings won't release Slote?.
https://www.dailynorseman.com/2017/11/7/16620850/sam-bradford-dr-james-andrews-again-vikings-wont-waive-kyle-sloter

The only thing I didn't expect is that Bradford had surgery. Hopefully it does him some good for his career and just in general. I bet that knee has been painful day to day.

[bleedspeed]

Teddy to dress on Sunday. That kind of surprises me. He could be one snap from playing.

[Monster]

Teddy to dress on Sunday. That kind of surprises me. He could be one snap from playing.

They obviously feel like he is ready for that. He has been practicing for a few weeks so they should have some idea. I'll be cringing if he ever gets on the field I can't help it.

[thedoper]

I'd much rather see Teddy earn his playing time than be forced into action. But it is the Vikings so we should all plan for the worst, even though they can exceed our expectations in that.