IIsweet wrote:I think that we had hopes for a SB dashed by Teddy getting hurt. Not sure what other QB we could have gotten would have given us the same chance.
#2 and maybe most importantly to me is what's not being said.....
Giving a 1st red pick means that Teddys injury is way more serious than we are privy too. We will never be drafting high enough to get that Elite 1st rd QB. So, maybe they think we keep Bradford at the helm and maybe he can actually live up to the hype ?
That's exactly my reaction. I think they are worried about Teddy's future.
I'm not entirely sure how to feel about this trade either but I'm glad they did SOMETHING. I think it may be a steep price for Bradford, but only time will tell. But yes, if he stays healthy, then we are legit contenders again. That's a major question though.
But coming from someone who likes passer rating even more then most, I don't think that is indicative of #### in this situation, and find Bradfords career production infinitely more impressive.
He has had legitimately good seasons as an NFL starter, including ratings over 85 in the last three seasons and over 90 in one of them, Hill can't compare, Hill is a career backup.
"Follow my lead today, whos goona be the big dog with me?" - Aaron Rodgers, February 6th, 2011
This puts a ton of pressure on Bradford. They don't do this trade if they don't think he can take us deep into the playoffs. Let's hope he's up to the task.
I feared that they would just grab the best option off the scrap heap of free agents. We are a contender now, so let's go for it. And this move is exactly that: they are putting their chips in.
Bradford's been in odd offensive systems. I think he can flourish here with the pieces we have in place.
Teddy's agility and running speed is what I will miss the most. Can Bradford do the same with a healed up body? Who knows, but as far as having a veteran with a decent arm, I'm okay with Bradford. As long as the O-line does its job, he can be productive, but the O-line for any quarterback is key.
If Hill would have started the entire season, and the Vikes as a whole had failed to go deep into the playoffs, the Vikes probably would spend a first round pick on a QB anyway.
"Come on Sam! I bet you must be glowing right about now knowing you have a chance to lead the Vikes!"
vikeblood wrote:I like it. Draft picks are never a guarantee, first rounder or not. This gives the Vikes optimism and makes this season matter again. Hopefully the Vikes are not drafting anywhere before 28th in the first round anyway
I'm with you here. Even if we were to get to the divisional round, that's a very late first round pick. Nor are we nearly as desperate for them as some teams. I actually like the move. Wish it could've been a little less but Bradford definitely upped our SB chances
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This is about the best you could do on short notice. Bradford has never had very good weapons around him. The year he got injured, he was leading the NFL in TDs. Last year he had a 97 rating with a 65% comp rate. If he can stay healthy, this is the best QB this team has had since Favre. Hill still starts week one, but I think the Vikings can beat TN with Hill.
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