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Sam Bradford | Quarterback

Team: St. Louis Rams
Age / DOB:  (25) / 11/8/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 224
College: Oklahoma
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The Rams plan to give Sam Bradford more responsibility at the line of scrimmage in his fourth NFL season.
The Rams want Bradford to become the leader of their offense with Steven Jackson gone. "Give Sam maybe a little bit more to do," described coach Jeff Fisher. "Turn more of the responsibility over to him from the decision-making standpoint on the line of scrimmage." The Rams are convinced Bradford's slow progress has been due to poor line play and sub-par receivers. They believe Jake Long, Jared Cook, Brian Quick, and Chris Givens can help fix that. Mar 22 - 3:12 PM
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch

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Sam Bradford - QB - Rams

Rams coach Jeff Fisher believes Sam Bradford has not yet reached his potential due "directly ... to the people around him."

In other words, Fisher believes the Rams need to improve Bradford's supporting cast. "His play was directly affected by the people around him," said Fisher. "There’s times when it’s difficult to step up in the pocket and make the good throw. That’s not the quarterback’s fault. That’s whatever’s going on out front. We’re pleased with what Sam did. He’s got an exciting future."
Source: Sports Radio Interviews
Feb 18 - 1:46 PM
Sam Bradford - QB - Rams

Down in New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII, 49ers defenders have been effusive in their praise of Sam Bradford.

It should be noted that Bradford beat the Niners once and tied them on another occasion in St. Louis' two 2012 meetings with San Francisco. "He’s good now, and he has a chance to be a top quarterback," 49ers DE Justin Smith said. "Put some more (talent) around him, and watch out." Added 49ers OLB Aldon Smith, "Bradford is definitely a guy that has our respect. No doubt about that."
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Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Feb 1 - 3:23 PM
Sam Bradford - QB - Rams

With OC Brian Schottenheimer returning, Sam Bradford will be in the same offensive scheme in 2013 for the first time in his career.

The Rams bounced around offensive coordinators from Pat Shurmur to Josh McDaniels to Schottenheimer in Bradford's first three seasons. He'll be a fourth-year player in 2013, and St. Louis should be expecting a leap in performance. "Traditionally, it means quite a bit just because you hit the ground running," Schottenheimer said. "In this day and age where you’ve got limited opportunities to meet and to work, I think it can mean great things."
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Jan 18 - 2:51 PM
Sam Bradford - QB - Rams

The Rams are expected to implement more up-tempo and no-huddle into their offense in 2013.

Coach Jeff Fisher stresses that continuity in the offensive strategy will have to remain the same, though, even if OC Brian Schottenheimer leaves for a head coach job. "We turned a lot over to [Bradford at Seattle in Week 17] in the no-huddle and on the line of scrimmage. You can see us moving down that path with him and in order to do so, you have to maintain continuity," said Fisher. A no-huddle offense and heavier dose of passing are always good for a quarterback's fantasy prospects.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Jan 13 - 10:14 AM
Sam Bradford - QB - Rams

Sam Bradford says he escaped the season setback-free with his troublesome left ankle, and that surgery is no longer a consideration.

The Rams reportedly had concerns about Bradford's ankle making it through the season, while CBS' Jason La Canfora reported in August that offseason surgery was a "definite possibility." It won't come to pass after St. Louis' third-year signal caller avoided tweaks, however. Dogged by shoulder issues his final season at Oklahoma, Bradford has started 42 of a possible 48 games since being the No. 1 pick of the 2010 draft.
Source: Rams on Twitter
Mon, Dec 31, 2012 03:57:00 PM
Sam Bradford - QB - Rams

Sam Bradford completed 25-of-42 passes for 252 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in Sunday's Week 17, 20-13 loss to the Seahawks.

Bradford's season ended with an interception on a last-chance shot at the end zone, so that will likely leave a sour taste in his mouth throughout the offseason. The 2012 campaign, his third season in the pros, was easily Bradford's best one yet, though. He completed 59.5 percent of his passes for 3,702 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. The yards and touchdown totals are career-bests. Bradford also started every game of the season after his 2011 sophomore campaign was marred by a high-ankle sprain. He'll return in 2013 for the first time in the same offense and will, hopefully, take the next step in his development. Bradford will be in the QB2 bunch for 2013 fantasy drafts.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 09:11:00 PM
Sam Bradford - QB - Rams

Sam Bradford completed 13-of-27 passes for 196 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in St. Louis' 28-13 Week 16 win over the Bucs.

Bradford got off to a rough start, leading receivers into big hits on his first two pass attempts before throwing a terrible ball on an end-zone interception. He settled down thereafter, however, easily outplaying Josh Freeman as he posted his fifth two-touchdown effort in seven games since the Rams' Week 9 bye. Bradford is still missing too many easy throws, but has made major strides on his shaky sophomore campaign. Although it's doubtful he'll move toward QB1 value in 2013, he's solidifying himself as a high-end QB2.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 04:28:00 PM
Sam Bradford - QB - Rams

Sam Bradford completed 35-of-55 passes for 377 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in St. Louis' Week 15 loss to the Vikings.

He also lost a fumble. The yards were a career-high for St. Louis' third-year signal caller, but more a product of the Rams having two quarters of garbage time than his effectiveness. St. Louis entered the break down 30-7 thanks in large part to a Bradford's fumble and pick six. 237 of Bradford's yards came after halftime. Bradford continues to flash signs of progress, but remains far too inconsistent with his accuracy, if not his decision-making. Thankfully for Rams fans, he'll get Tampa's absurdly bad pass defense in Week 16.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 04:35:00 PM
Sam Bradford - QB - Rams

Sam Bradford completed 19-of-39 passes for 209 yards, one touchdown and one interception in St. Louis' 15-12 Week 14 win over the Bills.

Bradford took just one sack, but faced constant pressure from the Bills' rejuvenated defense. He was inaccurate all afternoon in the face of the rush, throwing behind receivers and just plain missing a number of throws. The Rams' comeback from a late 12-7 deficit almost didn't happen after Bradford threw well behind Austin Pettis on a must-convert 4th-and-1. Pettis made a circus catch to keep the drive alive, however. Bradford has taken obvious steps forward during his third season, but remains painfully inconsistent. He'll be a low-end QB2 against the Vikings in Week 15.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 04:11:00 PM
Sam Bradford - QB - Rams

Sam Bradford completed 26-of-39 passes for 221 yards in St. Louis' 16-13, Week 13 overtime win over the 49ers.

Bradford threw neither a touchdown nor a pick. It was another bizarre game between the NFC West rivals, as St. Louis' Greg Zuerlein drilled the game-winning, 54-yard field goal with just 0:26 remaining in the extra period. The teams, of course, tied in Week 10. Bradford had trouble finding anyone open downfield, but was crisp on his short-to-intermediate routes, and may have finished with over 30 completions had his receivers not committed 4-5 easy drops. Bradford still isn't a fantasy option in one-QB leagues, but is slowly but surely stabilizing his "real-life" value. He is on pace for a career-high 3,557 yards and 19 touchdowns. Depending on the Rams' offseason moves, Bradford could be a high-upside sleeper for 2013.
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 04:42:00 PM
Sam Bradford - QB - Rams

Sam Bradford completed 8-of-17 passes for 205 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in St. Louis' 31-17 Week 12 win over the Cardinals.

Despite the bizarre box score, it was one of Bradford's best games of the season, and perhaps his career. Bradford hardly bothered with short-to-intermediate throws, instead relentlessly challenging downfield. It paid off in the form of a ridiculous 12.1 YPA and downright absurd 25.6 yards per completion. He was badly late on his interception — a ball intended for Austin Pettis in the end zone — but otherwise stepped up for a team that needs its former No. 1 pick to become a more consistent playmaker. There was a scary moment when Bradford's surgically-repaired shoulder was driven hard into the turf, but he ended up missing only one play. Bradford will get the 49ers' elite defense in Week 13.
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 07:37:00 PM
Sam Bradford - QB - Rams

Sam Bradford was dismal in St. Louis' Week 11 loss to the Jets, completing just 23-of-44 passes for 170 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.

Bradford also lost a fumble. Simply put, Bradford looked like Mark Sanchez, throwing an interception directly to Jets S Eric Smith early in the second quarter before getting strip sacked a few minutes later. Bradford was throwing ducks all afternoon, and badly missed on a host of deep balls. With New York blanketing Danny Amendola, Bradford looked lost one week after playing one of the strongest games of his career. It was a supremely disappointing effort for a third-year former No. 1 overall pick who needs to begin showing signs of sustained progress. Bradford will have his hands full with Arizona's feisty defense in Week 12.
Sun, Nov 18, 2012 04:34:00 PM
Sam Bradford - QB - Rams

Sam Bradford completed 26-of-39 passes for 275 yards and two touchdowns in St. Louis' 24-24, Week 10 tie with the 49ers.

Yes, a tie. It's the NFL's first since 2008. Both teams had multiple chances to take control of the game in the fourth quarter and overtime, but penalties and miscues were the law of the land in one of the worst-played games you'll ever see. Both teams missed critical field goals, while the Rams took a number of mind-bogglingly amateur penalties and the 49ers dialed up a host of questionable play-calls. The officials (and coaches) played their part with inept clock management. As for Bradford, he hung his pass catchers out to dry multiple times, but as expected, looked like a different quarterback with No. 1 receiver Danny Amendola back in the fold. If Amendola can stay healthy, Bradford will be a much steadier QB2.
Sun, Nov 11, 2012 08:17:00 PM
Sam Bradford - QB - Rams

Sam Bradford completed 23-of-31 passes for 205 yards, one touchdown and one interception in St. Louis' 45-7 Week 8 loss to the Patriots in London.

Perhaps it's a good thing the Rams aren't making their Wembley Stadium visit a yearly pilgrimage. It was a rough afternoon for Bradford, who found himself under constant pressure, and was at one point writhing on the turf with a left shoulder injury. He was thankfully able to play through the ailment, but had trouble finding anything downfield after deep threat Chris Givens tweaked his foot in the first quarter. Bradford's pick was an awful throw, but receiver Brian Quick may have run the wrong route. Bradford has all the arm talent in the world, but until he has a better line and receiver corps, he's stuck in QB2 purgatory.
Sun, Oct 28, 2012 04:24:00 PM