Sam Bradford, Philadelphia Eagle

[SD]

Pederson's been reaching out to Bradford, but Bradford won't return his calls. What a bitch. Don't know if Samantha realizes this but the only team that still needs a QB is the Jets and they're better off sticking with Fitzpatrick.

[Rome]

FTB

[Eagaholic]

He's not helping his own stock, even for next year. And as far as Condon is concerned it's not helping a new signing bonus that the agent gets paid from either.

[ice grillin you]

Pederson's been reaching out to Bradford, but Bradford won't return his calls. What a bitch. Don't know if Samantha realizes this but the only team that still needs a QB is the Jets and they're better off sticking with Fitzpatrick.

denver still needs one...Paxton lynch might be two years away....but Bradford has made himself so toxic that probably no one would want him and anyone who still may is not going to give value....especially for 11 million...i especially cant see a first class franchise like Denver wanting someone who is doing what Bradford is doing

i still think tho that all this is much ado about nothing until Bradford shows that hes willing to give up checks and doesn't post at mandatories

[Eagles_Legendz]

I actually think the Eagles have leverage here.  Sure they'd want Bradford this year but in the grand scheme of things does it matter to them if he just never shows up?

[ice grillin you]

they have leverage in that sense...they can just let him rot...at the same time I don't think they do all they have done in the offseason without counting on the best qb on their roster by far to be their starter...they are trying to win this year....if this wasn't the case Pederson wouldn't be trying to reach out to Bradford...shtein they wouldn't have signed him in the first place

[Eagles_Legendz]

Yeah but you and I know the ceiling for this team is probably 9 wins.  10 if you're feeling very generous.  So to me, idgaf whether Bradford ever comes. This year is just a stall year now until we figure out whether Wentz is any good.

[Eagaholic]

They signed Bradford as an insurance policy after seeing how Chip couldn't move up last year to get his QB. They aren't doing anything great this year so it doesn't matter anyway. They'd be damn lucky just to make the post season much less win anything. Bradford's choice is to sit out the season, sit out until game 10 so he gets paid something, or else stop whining, suck it and come in. The only leverage he has is the team not wanting him to become a cancer which isn't his style anyway. They would be just as well off with Daniels starting several games this year until Wentz can come and start preparing for the future. Wake me up in '18.

[Rome]

If he sits out and refuses to play the Eagles will bury his ass.  They handle guys like that like the mafia does. 

If the NFL didn't penalize teams for releasing guys, I'd cut his ass immediately.   He's toxic now.

[Eagaholic]

True but that's where they've also made mistakes in recent years. Not recouping compensation for assets they invested in would be the business side. Bradford is a potentially valuable asset and if he doesn't play at least he (probably) isn't getting hurt.

[ice grillin you]

Yeah but you and I know the ceiling for this team is probably 9 wins.  10 if you're feeling very generous.  So to me, idgaf whether Bradford ever comes. This year is just a stall year now until we figure out whether Wentz is any good.

I disagree....with a healthy Bradford they could easily win 10-11 games in this division...but putting win totals aside they have an equal chance to win the division as any other team in the nfce (assuming romo ages and doesnt stay healthy which I am counting on)

that's not to say that they also have the same equal chance of finishing last in the division but the point is that mine yours or anyone elses opinion on the eagles ceiling is irrelevant...the organization is trying to win this year and that's all that matters as far as Bradford goes

[General_Failure]

with a healthy Bradford they could easily win 10-11 games in this division

Could they win the superbowl with a unicorn, too?

[ice grillin you]

Bradford didnt even begin to get back to game ready until midseason last year and the atmosphere was a dumpster fire in the locker room and they won seven games....

farging minnesota won 11 games last year

not sure if anyone has noticed but this league is not good and the division is a lot worse than the league....if you think its some outlandish notion that the eagles could win 10-11 games this year then you just aren't paying attention the nfl

but again my point here is not to make win total predictions....its that the organization is trying to win and that makes a difference in the Bradford saga

[QB Eagles]

There's a significant chance Bradford is the best QB on the roster by a wide margin. They won't cut him and probably won't trade him. Think about the 2016 team without Bradford. If Chase Daniel gets injured in Week #2, and Wentz steps in and is immediately Aaron Rodgers, hey, all problems solved and we can laugh about that toxic crybaby Bradford forever. But if the Eagles stink, the trade for Wentz will be spoken about in the same way as the Ryan Howard contract or the Bynum trade, at least in the short term. Even if Wentz grows into a strong starting QB over the next few years, the people who brought him to the Eagles will no longer be around to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

Howie saw this as a chance to have a promising young QB learn under a seasoned vet who would keep them competitive in the short term. And if Bradford suddenly blossomed into a top QB and Wentz was struggling through camps and practices, I think there was a real opportunity for Bradford to stay long term, in spite of what the Eagles gave up for the pick. Now it seems like that door is closed, so the choice comes down to 2016. How bad are the Eagles willing to risk being this season?

I think Howie knew he was making a huge long term gamble on Wentz, but I don't think he envisioned this trade having such a huge impact on the team in the 2016 season.

[MDS]

or maybe sleeves gets over this and decides to play football