Bucman 891 Posted February 16, 2015 The most noteworthy bit of information to come out of the St. Louis Rams' introductory news conference for offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti on Friday was that the team wholly supports quarterback Sam Bradford. Cignetti spent the past three years as Bradford's quarterback coach. Jeff Fisher said he consulted with the injured quarterback before the internal promotion. The head coach went so far as to say that if Bradford had any objections to Cignetti taking over: "We wouldn't be sitting here right now," Fisher said, per the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "As it should be," Cignetti chimed in. If there was any doubt whether Bradford would be wearing a Rams helmet as the starter, Fisher was asked directly if he wanted the quarterback to return in 2015: "That's correct, yes," Fisher said. "He's been in the building since the season ended. He's doing well." Well, all right then. Let the "Sam Bradford 2015" banners fly! Whether the lack of options on the open market and draft led Fisher to believe the signal-caller who missed 25 of his past 32 games was his best option remains a question. The Rams' coach, however, backed off earlier comments that the team would bring in "competition" for Bradford. Instead Fisher used the word "options." "It's not as much from the standpoint of challenging Sam," Fisher said. "It's to have options. We don't know what that looks like right now. We don't know if that's draft, if that's free agency, or what that looks like. But when we line up in September, we'll have somebody there." Cignetti added Bradford is doing "great" in rehab from his second ACL injury. The Rams still hope to restructure the 27-year-old's contract entering its final season -- he's set to make $12.985 million. Don't think Bradford's agent won't bring up Fisher's glowing comments every time those discussions take place. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000470580/article/st-louis-rams-sticking-with-sam-bradford Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted February 16, 2015 The Rams get to have an average QB for 3 games this year. woo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATL_Predator+ 1,196 Posted February 16, 2015 Rams could've been a good team. Keeping Bradford only stunts growth. I'm convinced the man will never have a healthy season. And even when he is healthy, he's average at best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLUE 1,026 Posted February 20, 2015 Per Rotoworld.com: Bleacher Report's Jason Cole reports the Browns will "take a real run" at trying to trade for Sam Bradford. Relaying Combine buzz, Cole reports the Browns will aggressively pursue quarterbacks, and Bradford is at the "top of their list," with free agent Josh McCown as a fallback option. Cole floats a second- or third-round pick as potential trade compensation. Bradford has reportedly informed the Rams he will not take a pay cut, which may complicate his future in St. Louis. If he falls out of the Rams' plans -- which still seems unlikely -- the Browns would love to be there to catch him. Feb 20 - 2:51 PM Source: Bleacher Report Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted February 20, 2015 oh lawd... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted February 20, 2015 Fisher's biggest problem in DC was being overly loyal to certain people (players and coaches) it looks like that's continued in St. Louis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLUE 1,026 Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Per Rotoworld.com: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Sam Bradford remains resistant to taking a pay cut. Due $12.985 million, Bradford appears comfortable calling the Rams' bluff. The Rams could recoup Bradford's entire salary by cutting him loose, but would be left with (an even bigger) black hole at quarterback. If Bradford is confident he won't be released, his only reason to take a pay cut would be to guarantee himself a healthy amount more than $13 million over the next two seasons. Mar 5 - 10:49 PM Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch Edited March 6, 2015 by BLUE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 874 Posted March 6, 2015 Braford holds leverage here. They have no other QBs and don't pick in the draft until 10 if they wanted to roll the dice on Mariota. The risk in that is that he might be gone at the Jets at pick #6. I'm probably the only lone believer in Sam. I think if he could stay healthy, he could be a productive QB in this league. Too bad he's made out of glass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
