mansquatch wrote:I think discussions on contracts are very premature. If Sam puts together another 4000+ yard season (he looked like he was on pace for 4500 or 5000 yards in week 1) then his knee will be a small consideration, if at all. Reason being: There will be at least 10 other teams that will gladly pay him since their QB sucks and QB is the be all, end all in the NFL. Look no further than our game last week if you need convincing. Same team, only one position was different and we couldn't find the end zone.
The real wild card is Teddy Bridgewater. What happens with him? There are all kinds of scenarios that play out. Maybe Bradford's knee is on again / off again, then TB comes in off the bench in week 8 and lights it up. Then what?
What if TB doesn't see any action in 2017? Now his bargaining power is greatly reduced.
There are So many different ways this can play out. It is impossible to conjecture on the contract situation without having seen more games.
My guess is this: If Bradford is sniffing 4000 yards and fewer than 10 INT by week 15 we might see a contract extension announced. The Vikings will not want him on the open market if he is putting up great to elite stats by that point. If he is injured, misses more time, or falls off the wagon performance wise then all bets are off. But it depends....
I am not so sure. I know a lot of folks have been "Teddy Who" as of late but the Vikings have hung on to him and my gut tells me they WANT to see him play football, hes younger and in theory, if his knee holds up, has more upside long term then Bradford does, potentially. I think even if Sam is having a monster season You will see Teddy get legitimate play time whether thats the start in full games after the Playoffs are locked down or coming in for full quarters of games we have a two score lead in, Teddy will get play time. They want Teddy to see action because either it puts to rest any doubts they have in their mind or that 7th round pick could sky rocket if Teddy lights it up.