On Saturday, it was for the better.
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“The Vikings sent a first-round pick in next year”s draft and a conditional fourth-round pick in 2018 to Philadelphia to add Bradford, who signed a two-year, $36 million contract extension with the Eagles this spring.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford (7) warms-up before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The Vikings have enough lower round picks to get back into first if they need it, but more than anything, they trust Mike Zimmer can overcome Bridgewater’s injury and get Minnesota back in the playoffs.
The Eagles invested a ton of money in Bradford, guaranteeing him $22 million in a two-year deal.
Still, Roseman was vindicated by his belief that Bradford was an asset even after the team gave up a boatload of picks to draft Carson Wentz.
“This was not our blueprint, this was not part of the plan”, Roseman said.
Carson Wentz, second player chosen in the 2016 entry draft, has missed the last three preseason games the Eagles after suffering a fractured rib.
The Tennessee Titans’ week one opponent will have a new face under center on September 11th at Nissan Stadium.
Howie Roseman wasn’t actively shopping Sam Bradford, who was dealt on Saturday morning in yet another blockbuster deal engineered by the Birds’ executive vice president of football operations. It remains a team built to compete for titles on defense and Adrian Peterson.
The Pioneer Press spoke to three other National Football League quarterbacks turned analysts: Rich Gannon, Steve Beuerlein and Mark Malone. The Vikings owe Bradford $7 million this year.
In Minnesota, Bradford will be reunited with his former offensive coordinator in St. Louis and Philadelphia, Pat Shurmur, who is the Vikings’ tight ends coach. Bradford will be armed with a simplified portion of the offense in case Hill is injured. For Wentz is stepping in to an offense that has more question marks thanks than the Riddler’s costume.
But the Eagles grabbed Wentz, and Bradford responded by skipping some voluntary offseason workouts. But isn’t this trade a relief? They investigated the Jets’ situation, with their four quarterbacks.
But it appears he is going to be their season-opening starter next Sunday against the Browns, with Daniel remaining in the backup role. Then again, another victor here would be. Wentz, if healthy, would get the start over veteran Chase Daniel on September 11, sources told ESPN’s Adam Caplan. “Some of the routes that we use, we see him completing the same balls that he will have to [complete] in this system”.
The Cleveland Browns: That first-round pick they own from Philadelphia is more likely to be near the top of the draft now.
Roseman was so shocked by what Spielman offered that the potential move wasn’t on his mind during the Eagles’ preseason finale Thursday night, King noted in the mini oral history. But this does not help Philadelphia’s chances. There would of been 0 percent chance to make a run with Shaun Hill so this was a necessary move unless they wanted to give up on the season.
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The Vikings inquired about Bradford after Bridgewater’s injury, but the Eagles were said to be pleased with Bradford’s progress this preseason.
“Very rarely do you have a starting quarterback go down a week before the season”, general manager Rick Spielman said.
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Spielman said Bradford’s accuracy is just one of the aspects he’s noticed. “We have Bradford under contract for 2 years”.
