Comments on: Rams working to fix Bradford’s “Cabin Fever”

By: mintberrycrunch1

mintberrycrunch1 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 22:46:50 +0000

A young QB needs a few things to be successful in the league.
1. A legit #1 wideout.
2. An above average tight end, or at least one he has great trust in.
3. An O-line that is, at the worst, an average pass blocking line.
4. Knowledge of the playbook.

For some reason, there are teams in the league that don’t realize this (see examples from other commenters like Carr, Harrington, Alex Smith, etc.). Others do get it and you see the results (Stafford, Dalton, Rodgers, Matt Ryan, etc.)

How many of the things on that list does Bradford have? He only has one and thats knowledge of the playbook, and even that isn’t where it probably should be due to the revolving door of O-coordinators. Not a Rams fan, but I’d hate to see a talent like Bradford go to waste.

By: iamcline

iamcline — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:43:31 +0000

Bradford has the tools but it just doesn’t look good for him becoming a Top Tier QB. Hope I am wrong though.

By: skinsfan4lfe

skinsfan4lfe — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:28:01 +0000

@ ravenmuscle

Not a Rams Hater but if Jeff Fisher can’t get the maximum out this kid NO ONE CAN…

He had great success with Kerry Collins and Air Mcnair…

Let’s just wait and see. Don’t be so hasty in throwing SB8 under the bus. Some just take a little while longer to develop. PLUS those draft pix can swapped for another FRANCHISE QB to be…

By: jfolland

jfolland — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:58:35 +0000

Just ask Kyle Boller what getting beat up behind a weak o-line early in your career will do to you. This kid reminds me of him without the cannon arm.

By: theuglitruth

theuglitruth — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:10:09 +0000

I can’t feel tooo sorry for Bradford…he’s getting a huge paycheck!

By: musicman495

musicman495 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:54:39 +0000

Said it last spring – should have drafted Griffin and traded Bradford.

By: schmitty2

schmitty2 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:38:42 +0000

fumblenuts says:Aug 16, 2012 11:10 AM

With the Hawks and 49ers top-flight defenses coming at him it’s going to be a very long season for this kid.

Oh no worries…the Rams front 4 will return the favor-trust me

By: fumblenuts

fumblenuts — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:10:46 +0000

With the Hawks and 49ers top-flight defenses coming at him it’s going to be a very long season for this kid.

By: waldoampere

waldoampere — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:37:44 +0000

“he’s working with first-year offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to fix and ultimately speed up his pocket mechanics”

Because Schottenheimer did such a fine job in helping Mark Sanchez progress from year to year.

By: texansdude

texansdude — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:14:43 +0000

This just reeks of the same crap Dom Capers did to David Carr. The “working with him” stuff, when the answer is obvious. Why do some defensive-minded head coaches kill their qb’s? alldayvikingfan said it all: get the guy some protection, and a TE. No one can do jack without a decent TE in the NFL.

By: sterilizecromartie

sterilizecromartie — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:14:08 +0000

@derrickbrooks

Wrong draft buddy. Freeman was drafed with Stafford and Sanchez (who between them have 4 playoff wins and a 5,000 yard passing season). Freeman has nothing. They are all going into their 4th years.

Bradford was drafted with Tebow and Clausen… going into their 3rd years. Terrible QB class.

By: sterilizecromartie

sterilizecromartie — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:11:11 +0000

Good movie.

By: randy8123

randy8123 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:59:48 +0000

1. The OC carousel is never good for a young quarterback.
2. Why would you pick Schottenheimer, who just failed in bringing along another top ten QB?
3. “Find us a completion” sounds like code for “be a game manager”

For a guy whose career looked real promising just two years ago, Bradford’s future looks murky at best.

By: derrickbrooks4president

derrickbrooks4president — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:50:25 +0000

Thank God the Bucs took Freeman. Bradford is the solid #2 from that draft and Dirty Sanchez, a distant third.

By: mizzouram

mizzouram — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:46:58 +0000

“Battered Quarterback Syndrome” is the biggest threat to Sam’s career. It’s a shame because if he played for the Ravens (for example), he probably be in the Pro-Bowl allready. That being said, he showed no signs of it on Sunday.

By: jakeblues68

jakeblues68 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:44:00 +0000

Three OCs in three years. The Rams are going to destroy this kid.

By: alldayvikingfan

alldayvikingfan — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:30:53 +0000

No protection, no QB. You’ve got a potential Brady/Manning/Rodgers in St. Louis and yet theres nothing built up front to hold the guy up! I watched him his entire careeer at OU and he was incredible until the O-Line started to deplete. Get the man some protection and a few respectable receivers (At least one…#1?) and a quality TE and watch his production. They already have a beast in the backfield so this should’nt be that difficult to comprehend.

By: schmitty2

schmitty2 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:28:28 +0000

With that O-line any QB would have “Cabin fever” I agree that Schotty is not a great OC but actually his type of conservative playcalling (tons of handoffs and 3-5 yard dink passes) are exactly what Bradford needs given the state of the O-line

By: maximusprime107

maximusprime107 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:20:36 +0000

Unfortunately for Bradford, he’ll be on coordinator number 4 next year when Shotty fails. It’s amazing what being a great coaches son can do for your career, Brian has no business being an OC

By: regisphilbin

regisphilbin — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:14:32 +0000

Why is this not a sky falling article similar to a certain Jag’s QB. This guy was picked first overall makes 3x as much and has done it for 2 seasons.

By: tmac4454

tmac4454 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:08:22 +0000

If the Rams OL was decent, Bradford would not have been getting hurt and accumulating all those sacks . You can’t hold the ball hoping to find an open receiver if you can’t find one. I hope he can get his mechanics back and find his game, not a Rams fan.

By: AlanSaysYo

AlanSaysYo — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:38:06 +0000

But I thought Jeff Fisher wanted the Rams job because they had a franchise QB and the position was “all set.”

How many franchise QBs can you remember who were ever described as having “cabin fever” in their third seasons?

By: eagleswin

eagleswin — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:24:48 +0000

Constantly switching offensive coordinators and systems is career suicide for a starting QB. Most of the longterm great QBs do not have major system changes. Tweaks yes, different coordinators, yes, but they keep the same basic system.

I feel for Bradford.

By: sj39

sj39 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:15:10 +0000

ravenmuscle, I’m glad you are sitting in your mom’s basement playing on a computer rather than actually trying to be a contributing factor in a sophisticated society. Do us all a favor and please stay there.

By: squinn21

squinn21 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:11:23 +0000

Maybe if the Rams O Line wasn’t awful then he wouldn’t play like that.

By: dirtybird28

dirtybird28 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:10:25 +0000

Or improve the offensive line

By: ravenmuscle

ravenmuscle — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:00:19 +0000

Getting all those picks from the Redskins for their high pick will get them nowhere other then to Los Angeles “quicker”.

Bradford is a bust and the Rams will be picking 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in next years’ draft..AGAIN.

The L.A. Rams sounds a lot better anyway.

By: NoPayneNoGain51

NoPayneNoGain51 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:55:13 +0000

He needs more Cowbell!