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MN trades for Bradford? (1 Viewer)
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OnTheReg
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@TomPelissero
Source confirms: the #Vikings have traded for Sam Bradford. They gave up a 1st-round pick in 2017 and an additional pick in 2018.
Source confirms: the #Vikings have traded for Sam Bradford. They gave up a 1st-round pick in 2017 and an additional pick in 2018.
Gopher State
Footballguy
We Tigers
Footballguy
I think this speaks loudly to how concerned the Vikings are about Bridgewater's career. They could have potentially muddled through this season with Hill and other journeymen, but were willing to deal 1st round pick for a QB who has a shot at being a starter for a couple of seasons.
That said, I personally would have kept the pick and used it on a QB in 2017 if I were that worried.
That said, I personally would have kept the pick and used it on a QB in 2017 if I were that worried.
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
They must feel either Bridgewater isnt back next year either or that Bradfords an upgrade regardless.
William Munny
Footballguy
Great for Philly if it's a high pick. This season was going to be a waste anyway.
Ruffrodys05
IBL Representative
Holy #### balls.....
OnTheReg
Footballguy
need2know
Footballguy
William Munny
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Grigs Allmoon
Footballguy
Great trade for Philly.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
That's way too much to give up, but Bradford is decent enough to where he could be as good as Bridgewater would have been once they get him up to speed with the playbook. Until he gets hurt of course. 
I think on the Vikings end of things, they must see the window shutting after this year. The defense is good, AP hasn't hit the cliff yet (though I think it comes this year), and they have good talents at WR in Diggs, Treadwell and Wallace. They have a shot this year and they need a QB who is not back up level to make it happen.
VaTerp
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King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I like it for both teams. MIN w/o Teddy was still talented enough to go 8-8. Who knows how many more years AP has and this team is built to win now. Why waste a year of that opportunity? People act as though first rounders are a guaranteed success....they are far from it.
Good for the Eagles as well. They are not built for a run this year and already have a lot invested in the position.
Good for the Eagles as well. They are not built for a run this year and already have a lot invested in the position.
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frigid5
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As a Vikings fan, I'm excited Hill won't be the starter - that's essentially throwing the season away. But I'm having some sticker shock at what it cost to get Bradford and they haven't even reported what the 2018 pick is yet.
Makes more sense (as others have said) if Bridgewater might not be ready next year.
Makes more sense (as others have said) if Bridgewater might not be ready next year.
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Like the deal for both. No guarantees Bridgewater gets back or back to level he was. Vikes weren't going to be in position to get top qb in draft even with Shaun hill starting. Eagles weren't doing anything with or without bradford
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JFS171
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Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
A first and a fourth! Why do people keep investing so much in Bradford?!
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
Also, do they even think Bridgewater is going to play again? It's such a massive overreaction.
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Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Final terms: A #Vikings 1st rounder n 2017 and a 4th rounder for #Eagles QB Sam Bradford.
CanadianNFLJunkie
Footballguy
From Vikings' point of view, I love the trade. We have a lot of good young players coming up to their 2nd contract, so we'll save money that way while we continue to push for a deep playoff run 
FUBAR
Footballguy
Both of these imo. Bridge might be (hopefully he is) back but maybe not. Bradford could be good with the talent surrounding him. He's certainly playing with the best rb duo he ever has, so there should be less pressure. AD is nearing the end of his career, thus the Vikings needed to upgrade. Now, I think McCown could have been that upgrade for 16.
Great move for Philly, was not expecting this move at this time - if teddy had been injured a couple months ago I think a lot of us would have called for this move but there aren't any more preseason games.
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
Sam Bradford is the modern day Scott Mitchell x10.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
IMO a bad move is sitting with your hands in your pockets wasting a year with a team that has a lot of talent. Bradford doesn't guarantee success however going into the season with Hill at QB guarantees no playoffs.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
Great trade for the Eagles, but the biggest winner here is Cleveland. That 1st they got in the Wentz trade just increased in value quite a bit
mr roboto
Footballguy
Oh I agree but I'm not sure this was the only move they had. I mean Spielman loves his draft picks.
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
How many first round picks and hundreds of millions of dollar need to be thrown for Bradford before teams realize he's hot garbage?
Boston
Footballguy
Fully understand the Vikes going after a veteran QB like Bradford...you can't let the Bridgewater injury end your season in August...that being said I can not believe they gave up a #1 for him...that is a steal for Philly...I would at least make it conditional based on games played, stats, wins etc...
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Freak'n incredible deal for the Eagles.
They get Wentz and recoup the first round pick they gave up so the cost is just the 'extra' picks.
They weren't going to keep Bradford anyway. His salary alone dictates that they were going to dump him this offseason.
They might win less games this year but who cares? It is all about developing Wentz and now they 'essentially' get their first round pick they have no incentive to win now at all costs to make the pick they gave up to hold less value.
Understand the need to upgrade from Hill, but this feels like a gigantic overpay. I mean McCown would have cost a 3 instead of a 1, and Bradford, though he has more upside, has disappointed everyone, everywhere he has been.
McGloin would have been younger and cheaper, so would Geno, Kaepernick, Glennon, McCoy.
Just don't see Bradford as that big of an upgrade from those guys. Bradford has NEVER been worth a 1st round pick, and the Rams and Eagles could both attest to that.
McGloin would have been younger and cheaper, so would Geno, Kaepernick, Glennon, McCoy.
Just don't see Bradford as that big of an upgrade from those guys. Bradford has NEVER been worth a 1st round pick, and the Rams and Eagles could both attest to that.
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
This isn't fantasy football, you don't just trade a first for a guy a week before the season and have it work out. Just ask the Colts and their saga with TRich.
Ruffrodys05
IBL Representative
Personally feel the jury is still out on Bradford. Then again, I'm not normal.
TRich deal was midseason and don't think that trade is representative of anything other than a bad deal for the Colts.
RenegadeGM
Footballguy
Just to play devil's advocate for a minute, there's no guarantees any of those guys were available at a cheaper price. But agree on the price the Eagles got being huge.
Dismattle
Footballguy
Philly knows how to negotiate.. That should be an obvious fact by now You call Philly, best bring some lube
