NFL: Who should Vikings pick up at QB?

[jmarter]

You lose your starting QB a week before the season starts, it is going to be costly, no way around that. You pay for it one way or another. I think that if we would have stayed pat with Hill, we would have paid for it in excitement around the team and probably wins. Instead, we pay for it in terms of a 1st round pick. It was an aggressive move. I think it will bring excitement back to the fan base and hopefully put us back to high expectations regarding wins. Bradford is a former #1 overall pick that has not lived up to expectations but as others have noted, been put in less than enviable positions. Losing Teddy sucks and everyone feels awful for the young man. In a bad situation, I think this just may have been the best option of "paying" for this loss.

 

[BigJCy]

 

[CoKane]

Wow. Didn't expect that. What's the plan when Bradford gets hurt by week 4?

 

[VikesFan22]

Wow. Didn't expect that. What's the plan when Bradford gets hurt by week 4?

Cry. Again.

 

[Bryce7]

Wow. Didn't expect that. What's the plan when Bradford gets hurt by week 4?

Andy Murray

 

[Cyinthenorth]

Couple thoughts I have:

Cons: Price tag was too high, but beggars can't be choosers and the Vikings were in desperate need of help.

Bradfords injury history is nothing short of alarming

Pros: The Vikings can compete again. Bradford, barring injury (duh) is a pretty huge upgrade over Shaun Hill. Those criticizing his abilities need only reference the teams he's been on and the talent, or lack thereof, he's been surrounded by in St. Louis and Philly. He has NEVER been on a good team, and I don' think he can be blamed for that. I hate it when people overstate the success of a QB based on W's and Super Bowl rings. Even a blind duck can find water to swim in (see Trent Dilfer, Brad Johnson, Joe Flacco, even Peyton Manning last season).

The Vikings are primed to win now, and Bradford is worth at least +2 wins compared to Shaun Hill. This will be the best team he's been on, he's not gonna have to be Superman. Just manage the offense and let the rest take care of itself.

It's the reuniting of an Oklahoma Sooner backfield, and AP's clock is ticking. Play to win, it's aggressive and risky, but overall a move that I like, and I think Vikings fans should at least appreciate the effort by the Vikings organization to make sure the team is a competitor

 

[michaelrr1]

Way to compound a lost season by throwing away the future too. Couldn't Hercshel Walker have been included in the deal as well?

 

[VikesFan22]

Way to compound a lost season by throwing away the future too. Couldn't Hercshel Walker have been included in the deal as well?

Throwing away the future? This team is built to be good for years to come.

 

[Cyinthenorth]

I might just be crazy optimistic, but I think Bradford has the best year of his young career and puts up personal bests in several categories. Frankly, in a lot of ways, I could see him being an upgrade even over Teddy. I know, I know, call me crazy.

 

[CTTB78]

If Bradford finishes the season without injury, this is a good move for the Vikes. They have put the best team on the field that they could have under the circumstances. Spielman has plenty of picks to deal with next year to make up for the first rounder given to Philly.

 

[3GenClone]

If Bradford finishes the season without injury, this is a good move for the Vikes. They have put the best team on the field that they could have under the circumstances. Spielman has plenty of picks to deal with next year to make up for the first rounder given to Philly.

Willie McGinest had the best take I have heard about the Bradford acquisition: Bradford has no more excuses.

Defense - check
Running back - check
No rookie QB breathing down his neck - check

It's put up or shut up time for Bradford if he wants to continue to be a QB in this league. I feel better about the move, and getting excited for the season opener.

 

[AdamJGray]

Barring an injury I think Sam will prove to be an upgrade over Teddy.

 

[MeowingCows]

I don't see Sam as an upgrade. His ceiling appears a lot lower to me than Teddy's did roughly 10 days ago. I see Sam as a lateral movement, but a fairly risky one. It'll be a gigantic waste if he just gets hurt again soon into the season, which he apparently is prone to doing.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

I don't see Bradford as an improvement over Teddy because I think Teddy's ceiling is higher, but I could see Bradford having one of his better years.

Of course, I tend to spend every football season (pro and college) convincing myself that things are better than they are.

 

[clone52]

I don't see Sam as an upgrade. His ceiling appears a lot lower to me than Teddy's did roughly 10 days ago. I see Sam as a lateral movement, but a fairly risky one. It'll be a gigantic waste if he just gets hurt again soon into the season, which he apparently is prone to doing.

Sam is an injury risk, but I guarantee that if Teddy had to start his career off with the teams Bradford did, he would be no better off than Sam is. Sam has never played with an above average running game or defense.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Of course, I tend to spend every football season (pro and college) convincing myself that things are better than they are.

The mark of a true Vikings/Cyclone fan.

 

[cyhiphopp]

Barring an injury I think Sam will prove to be an upgrade over Teddy.

When you're talking about Sam Bradford, you can't barr injury. It's one of his defining personality traits.

 

[cyhiphopp]

The Vikings are probably my second favorite team. My father, and now my in-laws are all from Minnesota.

From a somewhat outside perspective, I think the Vikings made a move they thought they had to make. When you consider that Teddy might miss more than a season, or god forbid, end his career, it makes even more sense.

Sam isn't the best QB, but he has played and won games with sparsely talented teams. I think he'll have a good chance to win some games this year and if the Vikings need a more long term option, he could provide that as well.

 

[cyIclSoneU]

Barring an injury I think Sam will prove to be an upgrade over Teddy.

It will be a good problem to have if in a year we are debating whether Bradford should keep the starting job or a healthy Bridgewater should get it back.

Both QBs are signed through the 2017 season right now.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

Somewhat related, but not: If you had Teddy's injury, would you want to return to football? I know it occurred non-contact, but given the violence of the sport and the severity of the injury, would you want to get back out there after a year (or more) of rehab?