Bradford to MIN

[Siberian13]

Yeah this tells you that Teddy is out all of next year or half the year. Can't waste AP and the defense they have now so it was going to happen.

[nickha2]

Originally Posted by cnewby

GB fans feeling some pressure.

haha not at all. We will still win the division. In fact I think more agree we would rather have Bradford come in and start without knowing the playbook than have someone like Hill who knows the playbook star the season.

Besides Bradford is made of glass and wont make it past week 3

[chitownbears22]

Originally Posted by CC_123

Teddy is expected to make a full recovery with it being a 9-12 month recovery time. This trade has to deal with Teddy likely not making it back next season until week 6-8.

You are not a doctor, or his doctor! You have no idea if that is accurate. There are probably only a handful of people who know the true scope of this situation, and I promise you, Teddy hasn't been giving you any updates.

A trade for this year makes absolutely no sense, he has never played in a Norv style offense. He is an immobile QB playing behind a terrible OL (and he also has an injury history). There is no way that Bradford is fully game ready for a couple months, and being partially game ready has worked out GREAT for other teams who have been forced to trade for a stop gap QB late in the offseason. You don't mortgage a first round draft pick for a QB who is completely new to a system, unless you are thinking long-term.

[CC_123]

Originally Posted by nickha2

haha not at all. We will still win the division. In fact I think more agree we would rather have Bradford come in and start without knowing the playbook than have someone like Hill who knows the playbook star the season.

Besides Bradford is made of glass and wont make it past week 3

Bradford will make it past week 3 because he likely won't take the field until week 5 or after our bye week. He needs time to learn the playroom. Hill will likely start the first 4 weeks of the season

[cnewby]

Originally Posted by nickha2

haha not at all. We will still win the division. In fact I think more agree we would rather have Bradford come in and start without knowing the playbook than have someone like Hill who knows the playbook star the season.

Besides Bradford is made of glass and wont make it past week 3

Quoted.

Bradford > Rodgers.

[arott23]

Originally Posted by nickha2

haha not at all. We will still win the division. In fact I think more agree we would rather have Bradford come in and start without knowing the playbook than have someone like Hill who knows the playbook star the season.

Besides Bradford is made of glass and wont make it past week 3

If he made it through most of last year behind that Eagles line he'll be alright this year. This is just a lot to bet on a guy who hasn't played two full seasons back to back.

[CC_123]

Originally Posted by chitownbears22

You are not a doctor, or his doctor! You have no idea if that is accurate. There are probably only a handful of people who know the true scope of this situation, and I promise you, Teddy hasn't been giving you any updates.

A trade for this year makes absolutely no sense, he has never played in a Norv style offense. He is an immobile QB playing behind a terrible OL (and he also has an injury history). There is no way that Bradford is fully game ready for a couple months, and being partially game ready has worked out GREAT for other teams who have been forced to trade for a stop gap QB late in the offseason. You don't mortgage a first round draft pick for a QB who is completely new to a system, unless you are thinking long-term.

You know all, don't you? The estimated recovery time right now has been stated as 9-12 months. Obviously that can change but it's what I've heard to this point. But obviously someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed and feels like jumping down someone's throat in the early AM.

Also, I don't like this trade. Bradford is injury prone like crazy but to say we have a terrible OL is pretty ridiculous and you obviously haven't seen them play this preseason. Our offensive line is meshing and has looked very solid and has created nice time in the pocket this preseason.

Also, Bradford isn't going to be starting right off the bat. He likely will sit behind Hill until week 5 or after the Bye Week. The Vikings aren't going to toss him out there in a weeks time without knowing any of the playbook and having no connection with the receivers

[Postman]

Cant believe they gave up a 1st and 4th rounder for Bradford. Crazy!!!!!!!!!

[pejc300]

ESPN Fail...

Minnesota Vikings trade for Philadelphia Eagles QB Sam Bradford

The Vikings had inquired about Bradford after Bridgewater's injury earlier this week, sources told ESPN, but the Eagles were said to be very happy with Bradford's progress this preseason.

Instead, with Bradford's exit, Chase Daniel will start the regular season as the starting quarterback for Chip Kelly and the Eagles with rookie Carson Wentz waiting in the wings. The No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft, Wentz missed the last three preseason games after breaking his ribs.

[JMarchand1981]

Bradford will be injured by week three.

[CC_123]

Originally Posted by Postman

Cant believe they gave up a 1st and 4th rounder for Bradford. Crazy!!!!!!!!!

I'm not happy about the 1st rounder but what it does show me is the Vikings are committed to winning right now and aren't willing to throw this season away. That, I can at least appreciate. If Bradford stays healthy, it'll be a solid deal to have a successful season, but that is an incredibly big if.

[CC_123]

Originally Posted by JMarchand1981

Bradford will be injured by week three.

Like I said above, he probably wont even be on the field for the first 3 weeks. I could see him sitting for the first 4 weeks to learn the playbook and mesh with the receivers.

[chitownbears22]

Originally Posted by CC_123

You know all, don't you? The estimated recovery time right now has been stated as 9-12 months. Obviously that can change but it's what I've heard to this point. But obviously someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed and feels like jumping down someone's throat in the early AM.

Also, I don't like this trade. Bradford is injury prone like crazy but to say we have a terrible OL is pretty ridiculous and you obviously haven't seen them play this preseason. Our offensive line is meshing and has looked very solid and has created nice time in the pocket this preseason.

Also, Bradford isn't going to be starting right off the bat. He likely will sit behind Hill until week 5 or after the Bye Week. The Vikings aren't going to toss him out there in a weeks time without knowing any of the playbook and having no connection with the receivers

I am calling you out for acting like the opinion of a beat writer is factual. No doctor has given a timetable, the team has not issued a statement, and anything being said is pure speculation with the basis being a comparison to other players with similar injuries.

[jason122883]

If Minnesota gave up a 1st round pick for a QB, I don't see him riding the pine for the first 4 games to learn the offense. I'd assume he will be under center week 1. Week 2 if he really isnt getting it. No way he sets for the first few weeks though

[HBMC]

Originally Posted by freethrowtommy

2017 1st round and 2018 4th round?

Minnesota got FLEECED!

Originally Posted by Postman

Cant believe they gave up a 1st and 4th rounder for Bradford. Crazy!!!!!!!!!

Honestly, if the First round pick is bottom half of the first round, it was a good deal, especially after they only have to pay $7m this season for a starting caliber QB. The 4th Rounder two years from now doesn't help. Minnesota had plenty of leverage on this situation to dictate not paying $11m in bonus money.

Originally Posted by CC_123

I have no clue what Spielman was thinking with this trade. Get an injury prone QB for a 1st round pick? Hell, you could've gotten Mike Glennon, AJ McCarron, and Mark Sanchez for way cheaper. I hate giving up a 1st. A completely desperate and horrible move. One of the very few he has made as the GM

Bradford is unacceptable but Sanchez is? Do you read what you type? Sam Bradford may always be very underwhelming, but he is exactly what Minnesota needs at QB, sure armed, accurate and he has the best RB he's ever played with behind him now. He will also stretch the field with receivers, something Bridgewater has struggled with. He's also got a lot more experience than McCarron and Glennon.

Also, you're assuming that McCarron & Glennon were/are available for less.

[bbplaya11]

A 1 and a 4? Jezz I wonder what they would of gave up for a good qb

[Pot Roast]

Calling it now, Matt Kalil blows an assignment leading to a Broken body for Bradford.

[arott23]

Originally Posted by Pot Roast

Calling it now, Matt Kalil blows an assignment leading to a Broken body for Bradford.

And no one would be surprised haha

[chansen10]

Wow.. Poor Teddy.. His long term future must be in serious doubt.. The Vikings had to make some sort of move.. Too good of a team... Looks like I shouldn't have dropped Stefon Diggs

[chitownbears22]

Vikings looked elsewhere for a QB it seems. Ian Rap is saying the Chiefs were contacted for Foles and the Ravens were contacted about a backup in their system. Bradford they felt was the best deal. I think this continues to give credence to the idea that Teddy may not be coming back in 2017 either (or at least there is a strong possibility).

[tolrobb]

Originally Posted by cnewby

GB fans feeling some pressure.

well, some laughter anyways

[Coug46n2]

Originally Posted by CC_123

I'm not happy about the 1st rounder but what it does show me is the Vikings are committed to winning right now and aren't willing to throw this season away. That, I can at least appreciate. If Bradford stays healthy, it'll be a solid deal to have a successful season, but that is an incredibly big if.

This is how I feel as well. Not a huge fan of Bradford, and the two picks were a lot to give up, but no risk no reward. The Vikes are good right now, let's do what we can to make the most of the window of opportunity. I don't love the move, but I do respect it as a fan.

[CC_123]

Originally Posted by HBMC

Honestly, if the First round pick is bottom half of the first round, it was a good deal, especially after they only have to pay $7m this season for a starting caliber QB. The 4th Rounder two years from now doesn't help. Minnesota had plenty of leverage on this situation to dictate not paying $11m in bonus money.

Bradford is unacceptable but Sanchez is? Do you read what you type? Sam Bradford may always be very underwhelming, but he is exactly what Minnesota needs at QB, sure armed, accurate and he has the best RB he's ever played with behind him now. He will also stretch the field with receivers, something Bridgewater has struggled with. He's also got a lot more experience than McCarron and Glennon.

Also, you're assuming that McCarron & Glennon were/are available for less.

I'm fine with Bradford, just not at the price tag. I'm no fan of Sanchez but he would've been a ton cheaper. I like Bradford more then Sanchez obviously and Bradford is better then all the options out there but I feel we gave up a little too much. I respect what they are doing in the sense of keeping a winning team on the field, I just would've liked to keep the 1st round pick. And I would've rather given a 1st for McCarron or Glennon but I have to believe we could've offered a 2nd and 4th and snagged one of them

[CC_123]

Adrian Peterson is excited about the deal

[HBMC]

Originally Posted by CC_123

I'm fine with Bradford, just not at the price tag. I'm no fan of Sanchez but he would've been a ton cheaper. I like Bradford more then Sanchez obviously and Bradford is better then all the options out there but I feel we gave up a little too much. I respect what they are doing in the sense of keeping a winning team on the field, I just would've liked to keep the 1st round pick. And I would've rather given a 1st for McCarron or Glennon but I have to believe we could've offered a 2nd and 4th and snagged one of them

Price of doing business, that 1st won't be missed if the Vikings get to the NFCCG.