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    Bradford Moves His Workout To Tuesday

    I was just watching Adam Schefter's interview on NFL Live and Sam Bradford has moved his workout with the Rams to The 16/4. As far As I can tell, that's Thursday your time.

    I know there's not much weight to be placed in Schefter's opinion, but I can't find a source for this anywhere. I can only assume it's true at this point. If so, I can only see it as a good thing. It gives the Rams more time to work with Bradford in terms of negotiating a contract, or, if the workout reveals something the Rams haven't anticipated, it gives us time to pursue other options.

    Any takers?
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    Bradford's Pro Day with Rams changed...

    Per Mort on Twitter

    Just to break it up, Bradford has 2-day visit starting tomorrow w/ Rams. Private workout moved from next Monday to this Friday. #ESPNDraft about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

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    I think that's interesting. I'm not going to insinuate that the Rams want more time to hopefully get him signed before the draft but...

    Yeah.
    Always and Forever a fan of the St. Louis Rams

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      Re: Bradford Moves His Workout To Tuesday

      Chances are likely they won't let him leave town without a contract signed.
      I believe!:ram:

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