No Bradford, No Rhodes, No Barr...No Problem...

Rhodes is actually playing today, just reported.

Keenum is a good backup, scrappy. I'm sure Shurmur has a gameplan for his skill set. Tall order for a win in Pittsburgh, but oh well. If Bradford can come back ready next Sunday its very much worth him sitting today.

Well that definitely helps...Rhodes needs to have the same kind of game he had vs OBJ last year...

@"BarrNone55" said:

Anthony Barr - LB - Vikings

Vikings SLB Anthony Barr (questionable, hamstring) is expected to play Sunday against the Steelers. As is Xavier Rhodes (hip) while Sam Bradford (knee) remains a game-time decision. Barr didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday but put in a limited session to end the week. He registered eight tackles over 62 snaps in last week's opener.

Source: Adam Schefter on TwitterSep 17 - 8:39 AM

I must have slept through last week's game,  I didn't remember Barr having that big of an impact.

Seriously, Sam might not play?  He somehow survives the brutal beatings from last season each Sunday, but he finally gets some decent pass protection last Sunday and he's now hurt?

Fu@&!!!

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"BarrNone55" said:

Anthony Barr - LB - Vikings

Vikings SLB Anthony Barr (questionable, hamstring) is expected to play Sunday against the Steelers. As is Xavier Rhodes (hip) while Sam Bradford (knee) remains a game-time decision. Barr didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday but put in a limited session to end the week. He registered eight tackles over 62 snaps in last week's opener.

Source: Adam Schefter on TwitterSep 17 - 8:39 AM

I must have slept through last week's game,  I didn't remember Barr having that big of an impact.

@"HappyViking" said: Seriously, Sam might not play?  He somehow survives the brutal beatings from last season each Sunday, but he finally gets some decent pass protection last Sunday and he's now hurt?

Fu@&!!!

And Lucy tees up the ball once again...I just don't get it...he's out there without a brace or wrap...ugh

They are going to be honoring the legacy of Dan Rooney today at the stadium. Expect the team to be hyped, its also their home opener. Bradford gimpy knee. Equals recipe for an ugly game. 

This is exactly why I hope they can have both Teddy and Sam signed for a year or two.  This changes the entire outlook for today's game. 

Everytime I want to get excited about this team there seems to be a cold bucket of water with a couple slaps to the face reminding me to "wise up!".   :s

Not great:

Ross Tucker‏Verified account @RossTuckerNFL  16m16 minutes ago

"His MRI is hard to read because he has so much scar tissue but they believe his ACL is stil intact." @RapSheet on Bradford.

Sheesh.

Well, worse case  scenario, helluva year to draft a QB coming up...

@"BarrNone55" said: Well, worse case  scenario, helluva year to draft a QB coming up...

I think that's got to be the plan,  make a decision between Teddy and Sam,  get what you can get for Teddy if Sam is the choice,  and then draft another one early.  How early remains to be seen,  but I have to think 2nd round or so depending on how things shake out with Sam and Teddy.

Of course there still is the Sloter kid and Keenum.,  but I think we need to target OT, QB, and LB in the first 3 rounds next year.  

Barr had 3 tackles last week. Leading tackler was Waynes with 9 tackles.

@"Norse" said: Barr had 3 tackles last week. Leading tackler was Waynes with 9 tackles.

Waynes tackled extremely well last week. He puts his nose in there. 

cheese and Fing rice. 

this team isnt just snake bitten. its been thrown into a den of vippers and swallowed alive. 

I think we get Case today...Sam warming up not inspiring confidence...

I agree Sam didn't do much at all warming up.

Alrighty then, shift gears. It sucks but they have to do what's best for Sam. At least our backup is mobile. Can't afford to have a mannequin back there.

Its Keenum with the start, Sloter will back him up. 

@GoesslingStrib	10m
Case Keenum and Kyle Sloter both warming up, but Sam Bradford isn't out there.