How did Cowboys fans feel right before the team drafted Troy Aikman?
How did Browns fans feel right before the team drafted Tim Couch?
How did Colt fans feel right before the team drafted Peyton Manning?
How did Niners fans feel right before the team drafted Alex Smith?
The answer to all four questions is the same: exactly the same way we feel right now in anticipation of drafting Sam Bradford.
Every first QB selected in every draft has had one thing in common: they were all expected to be great players. Likewise, they all had some hole in their resume that caused scouts, commentators and fans to question whether they would be successful. Troy Aikman had only an "average arm." Tim Couch was undersized. Peyton Manning could never win a big game in college. Alex Smith was a system player. There are ALWAYS criticisms and doubts.
So how do we know that Bradford will be the kind of QB we hope he will be?
We don't. Nobody does.
All you can do is look at his resume, listen to those who have objectively evaluated him, and then decide - should we take a chance on this guy? Because that is ultimately what every draft pick involves: taking a chance on someone we think and hope will play up to expectations.
For my money, the time is right to take such a chance. Bradford has, in my opinion, enough demonstrated good qualities to be a very good NFL starting QB. The Rams need a young QB, and they, in a sense, have very little to lose at this point.
So, I say, roll the dice and hope for the best. If Bradford fails, well... nothing ventured, nothing gained. If he succeeds, then this draft will be viewed by all as the turning point for the Rams.
How did Browns fans feel right before the team drafted Tim Couch?
How did Colt fans feel right before the team drafted Peyton Manning?
How did Niners fans feel right before the team drafted Alex Smith?
The answer to all four questions is the same: exactly the same way we feel right now in anticipation of drafting Sam Bradford.
Every first QB selected in every draft has had one thing in common: they were all expected to be great players. Likewise, they all had some hole in their resume that caused scouts, commentators and fans to question whether they would be successful. Troy Aikman had only an "average arm." Tim Couch was undersized. Peyton Manning could never win a big game in college. Alex Smith was a system player. There are ALWAYS criticisms and doubts.
So how do we know that Bradford will be the kind of QB we hope he will be?
We don't. Nobody does.
All you can do is look at his resume, listen to those who have objectively evaluated him, and then decide - should we take a chance on this guy? Because that is ultimately what every draft pick involves: taking a chance on someone we think and hope will play up to expectations.
For my money, the time is right to take such a chance. Bradford has, in my opinion, enough demonstrated good qualities to be a very good NFL starting QB. The Rams need a young QB, and they, in a sense, have very little to lose at this point.
So, I say, roll the dice and hope for the best. If Bradford fails, well... nothing ventured, nothing gained. If he succeeds, then this draft will be viewed by all as the turning point for the Rams.
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