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    Mike Zimmer: Sam Bradford has 'earned the right' to continue as Vikings' starting QB




    Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer called quarterback Sam Bradford “remarkable,” adding he’s done enough to earn the long-term job, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

    “He’s earned the right to be the starting quarterback,” Zimmer said Tuesday during his season-ending press conference. “Right now, all I’m worried about is Teddy [Bridgewater] getting better.”

    The Vikings’ twisting-and-turning odd season began with Bridgewater hopeful for a breakout year in his third NFL season and ended with Bradford playing behind eight different offensive line combinations in 15 starts.

    Bradford, whom the Vikings dealt a first-round pick and a fourth-round pick for in a trade with Philadelphia, set the single-season completion record (71.6%) in a limited offense. Though his play was far from the 28th-ranked offense’s biggest issues as the running game was one of the worst in franchise history.

    Bradford, who turned 29 in November, is under contract next season. Though the Vikings could lock him up long-term given the uncertainty of Bridgewater’s return to football.

    Bridgewater, the 32nd-overall selection in 2014, suffered a dislocated knee and multiple torn ligaments during a non-contact, routine practice drill Aug. 30. He’s been spotted walking around the sideline and locker room a few months into his recovery. He has so far declined interview requests.

    “[Bridgewater] comes in here every single day, busts his rear end and I just want him to get better right now,” Zimmer said. “We’ll worry about all those things later. Sam has done remarkable the things he’s done this year and all the things he’s had to do.”

    When asked to elaborate on Bridgewater’s injury, Zimmer said “I don’t know all the medical terms.” The team has stated Bridgewater’s ACL was torn, among other ligament damage.
    "Hey Giants, who's your Daddy?"

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    He has a team that didn't make the playoffs probably have less weapons than the Eagles and doesn't have a first round pick. He has to market one of those QB's to try and recoup some investment.
    Were from Philly F in Philly no one likes us we DON'T CARE!

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    • #3
      Originally posted by taz View Post
      He has a team that didn't make the playoffs probably have less weapons than the Eagles and doesn't have a first round pick. He has to market one of those QB's to try and recoup some investment.
      Yup, he can't keep both guys and not have a Rd 1 pick, my guess is they want Teddy, and Sam will go.

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      • #4
        Bridgewater may never be the same after that injury. They need to keep Sam until they know.
        We're looking for people that are fundamentally different,” vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl said Saturday night. “The love and passion for football, it's non-negotiable. They're caring, their character, they do the right thing persistently, and they have a relentless playing style that you can see on tape. The motor, it burns hot. You see them finishing plays. They have a team-first mentality. They're selfless individuals.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by musicman View Post
          Bridgewater may never be the same after that injury. They need to keep Sam until they know.
          That's another good consideration MM. I hadn't really thought of that. I wonder which one would cost more???
          "Hey Giants, who's your Daddy?"

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Eagle60 View Post
            That's another good consideration MM. I hadn't really thought of that. I wonder which one would cost more???
            He tore more than 1 ligament, Don't know how well you come back from multiple tears
            We're looking for people that are fundamentally different,” vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl said Saturday night. “The love and passion for football, it's non-negotiable. They're caring, their character, they do the right thing persistently, and they have a relentless playing style that you can see on tape. The motor, it burns hot. You see them finishing plays. They have a team-first mentality. They're selfless individuals.

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            • #7
              To Bradfords credit, despite leading yet another team to a mediocre record, his numbers were off-the-charts good this year. Usually his team is mediocre AND he's mediocre. He's certainly going to need to keep this up to prove it wasn't just a mirage, but he was that team this year. I can see why they want him back. Based on everything that I saw from afar, Bradford (believe it or not) was about the only thing worth seeing on that team.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by YourPalChrisMal View Post
                To Bradfords credit, despite leading yet another team to a mediocre record, his numbers were off-the-charts good this year. Usually his team is mediocre AND he's mediocre. He's certainly going to need to keep this up to prove it wasn't just a mirage, but he was that team this year. I can see why they want him back. Based on everything that I saw from afar, Bradford (believe it or not) was about the only thing worth seeing on that team.
                It really sounds like he was in the same boat there that he was in here. Only one decent wr and the Oline was beat to hell. I thought that he passed the ball well whenever I saw him play but he really doesn't move that good in the pocket. That's really going to be an interesting choice and I'm curious to see if other teams are after him or not. Maybe the Jets would be interested. Buffalo sounds like they want another QB too. Cleveland too but RG111 claimed he had a monster season so I guess that they are all set LOL.
                "Hey Giants, who's your Daddy?"

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                • #9
                  Sam is Sam. He was the same Sam as he was before. Definitely a good QB but damn if he doesn't shoot himself, and the team, in the foot whenever the opportunity arises
                  Wait until next year is a terrible philosophy
                  Hope is not a strategy
                  RIP

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                  • #10
                    As Minnesota's season was sinking, Bradford played better. Not sure if every game was important that Sam would excel. I'm glad he's gone from here.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by musicman View Post
                      He tore more than 1 ligament, Don't know how well you come back from multiple tears
                      It's pretty ironic that Sam is the healthy one for a change isn't it? That's two full seasons in a row for him. I'm happy for him because he's a good guy and wish him well. That agent of his always gets top dollar for him so I'm sure he'll make out just $fine. We should have such problems.
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by NoDakIggle View Post
                        Sam is Sam. He was the same Sam as he was before. Definitely a good QB but damn if he doesn't shoot himself, and the team, in the foot whenever the opportunity arises
                        I agree that he seemed prone to mistakes at the worst time...prior to 2016. He really had one hell of a season though in what turned out be even more disastrous of players around him than our QB here in Philly.

                        71.6% completion percentage? 20 TD passes and only 5 INT's? Almost 4000 yards? Those are some pretty sick #'s. Sick in a good way.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by YourPalChrisMal View Post
                          I agree that he seemed prone to mistakes at the worst time...prior to 2016. He really had one hell of a season though in what turned out be even more disastrous of players around him than our QB here in Philly.

                          71.6% completion percentage? 20 TD passes and only 5 INT's? Almost 4000 yards? Those are some pretty sick #'s. Sick in a good way.
                          He seems to always take the easy check down which helps his completion percentage and low ints. It seems about 3 or 4 times a game he will take a 5 yard check down on 3rd and 10. Ask a Vikings fan what they think of Bradford and his stats.

                          Wentz throws short a lot as well but if it's 3rd and 10 and we need the first down he usually tries to get the first down. An example was at the end of the first half of the Seahawks game when we basically had one play to get into FG range and Wentz forced one that got picked. It was an example of trying to make a play to get points. Sometimes you have to force the ball in there and live with the results.
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by rspurr View Post
                            He seems to always take the easy check down which helps his completion percentage and low ints. It seems about 3 or 4 times a game he will take a 5 yard check down on 3rd and 10. Ask a Vikings fan what they think of Bradford and his stats.

                            Wentz throws short a lot as well but if it's 3rd and 10 and we need the first down he usually tries to get the first down. An example was at the end of the first half of the Seahawks game when we basically had one play to get into FG range and Wentz forced one that got picked. It was an example of trying to make a play to get points. Sometimes you have to force the ball in there and live with the results.
                            Yes, but on that team, those are still kick-ass numbers. He was check-down Charlie for the Eagles last year and still managed to throw 14 INT's. And despite being check-down Charlie in the past, his highest completion percentage was 65%. 71.6% was an NFL record. Checking-down too much or not, 71.6% on a team with no offensive line, and no weapons is still pretty damn impressive. I'm not saying he's on his way to greatness, but 2016 was clearly the best season of his career given the circumstances.

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                            • #15
                              while learning an offense on the fly too
                              We're looking for people that are fundamentally different,” vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl said Saturday night. “The love and passion for football, it's non-negotiable. They're caring, their character, they do the right thing persistently, and they have a relentless playing style that you can see on tape. The motor, it burns hot. You see them finishing plays. They have a team-first mentality. They're selfless individuals.

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