Sam Bradford is eligible to return to Vikings practice
IMO best QB on the roster when healthy...fwiw
As Vikings players milled about in a jubilant visitors’ locker room at Lambeau Field early Sunday morning, the two quarterbacks who’d once carried the team’s fortunes were already dressed and ready to file out of the locker room.Teddy Bridgewater, Case Keenum’s backup in the second half of the season, smiled and sang “Jingle Bell Rock” to himself as he walked toward the team bus. Shortly behind him was Sam Bradford, who began the season as the centerpiece of the offense, transformed into an enigma and has resurfaced in recent weeks as a more visible presence.
Bradford, who was placed on injured reserve Nov. 8 after having surgery to clean up his bothersome left knee, is technically eligible to practice now, and could be activated from injured reserve in time for the playoffs. The quarterback twisted his knee in the Vikings’ season opener, and after it turned into an ailment that limited him to two ill-fated quarters the rest of the season, he had surgery in part because, as coach Mike Zimmer said, “Nothing else was working. We had to try something.”
It didn’t exactly sound as though the Vikings knew an operation would work at the time, and given the fact Bradford had suffered two torn ACLs in his left knee, he could have knee issues the rest of his career. “I’m not going to say the knee was weakened,” head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman said on Oct. 10. “That’s probably not accurate, but certainly it has to do with having had two ACLs in that knee, so certainly that’s a contributing factor.”
Still, it’s interesting that Bradford has been more visible in the locker room and on the sideline in recent weeks, especially after how rarely he was seen around the team before and after his surgery. It comes around the time he’s able to return to the practice field, and while he’d take far from the most orthodox path to a playoff roster, he could potentially be a quarterback option to the Vikings, should they need one.
http://www.startribune.com/sam-bradford-is-eligible-to-return-to-vikings-practice/466272043/
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
I'd bet being "eligible" doesn't lead to "activated". This offense belongs to Case now, and even if the knee feels better, Bradford isn't needed.
God, what a beautifully complicated QB situation. Teams like the Browns go decades looking for a competent QB. Potentially, the Vikings could go into the playoffs with 3 franchise-caliber QBs and a developmental phenom who would probably be starting on a handful of bottom-tier teams.
I hope they activate him ... I believe we need him as our backup. If his knee is ok.
@"MaroonBells" said: God, what a beautifully complicated QB situation. Teams like the Browns go decades looking for a competent QB. Potentially, the Vikings could go into the playoffs with 3 franchise-caliber QBs and a developmental phenom who would probably be starting on a handful of bottom-tier teams.Sloter and D Cook are going to be my shiny new objects in 2018 lol! Unless Case is heroic this post-season.
Hell, I held off buying a new jersey till I see what they do with Case, how he does and I frankly I have my heart set on a #33 too.
Vikings are going to have a pivotal off-season coming-up offensively, thats for sure. But f that, time for da bears and playoffs!! I better start stashing some serious cash, I have no idea what The League is going to fleece me for playoff tix.
That's the key when healthy and I don't know how confident we can be in that at this point. Hoping for the best.
@"HappyViking" said: I'd bet being "eligible" doesn't lead to "activated". This offense belongs to Case now, and even if the knee feels better, Bradford isn't needed.
As a backup? Absolutely he's needed. Great situation to be in if you're the Vikings 1. Case 2. Bradford 3. Bridgewater
Im guessing here
There so many teams needing QBs these guys are sure to be snapped up if released. If they have the cap space I would sign all three of them and look to deal them for draft picks.
The cash value for picks is very high and the team would come out ahead. Also the new team would take on their contracts and if done correctly it would clear the Vikes cap space right away.
It should be very interesting to see how the Vikes handle this.
@"Poiple" said: Im guessing here There so many teams needing QBs these guys are sure to be snapped up if released. If they have the cap space I would sign all three of them and look to deal them for draft picks. The cash value for picks is very high and the team would come out ahead. Also the new team would take on their contracts and if done correctly it would clear the Vikes cap space right away.It should be very interesting to see how the Vikes handle this.
Maybe some team will lose their starter and we can trade Bradford for a #1 pick ;)
@"Maple Surple" said:@"Poiple" said: Im guessing here There so many teams needing QBs these guys are sure to be snapped up if released. If they have the cap space I would sign all three of them and look to deal them for draft picks. The cash value for picks is very high and the team would come out ahead. Also the new team would take on their contracts and if done correctly it would clear the Vikes cap space right away.It should be very interesting to see how the Vikes handle this.
Maybe some team will lose their starter and we can trade Bradford for a #1 pick ;)
I understand Denver and a few others are very interested in him or Bridgewater
@"Poiple" said:@"Maple Surple" said:@"Poiple" said: Im guessing here There so many teams needing QBs these guys are sure to be snapped up if released. If they have the cap space I would sign all three of them and look to deal them for draft picks. The cash value for picks is very high and the team would come out ahead. Also the new team would take on their contracts and if done correctly it would clear the Vikes cap space right away.It should be very interesting to see how the Vikes handle this.
Maybe some team will lose their starter and we can trade Bradford for a #1 pick ;)
I understand Denver and a few others are very interested in him or Bridgewater
I could see Case in Denver if the Vikings decide to go another route...
Zimmer stated that the team is not looking to bring in another G to fill the now open spot. Would it be a crazy assumption to think they'll use this opening to activate Sam? Otherwise someone has to go IF Sam is activated. Only other move that makes any sense would be to bring in a temporary long snapper in that spot.
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Zimmer said the Vikings won't bring in another guard/swingman with the injury to Nick Easton. Defensive tackle Shamar Stephen is doing much better today, per Zimmer, with his ankle injury he sustained yesterday in the first half. espn.com/espn/now?nowId… | |
@"twgerber" said: Or they will promote a guy from the PSI don't think we have a Guard on the PS?
We have Berger, Sirles, Isidora (3) with Easton hurt. Has Remmers ever played Guard? I know Elflein played guard very well before Center so he might have some flexibility in a real emergency.
Bottom line I think we might have to resign a Guard for depth. Beavers (whom I think sucks but the coaches know better, ha!) has been toyed with by us and others on and off PS so maybe he is available? Beavers has the expereince with Sparano and the other OL.
We will be fine at G for now. Sirles will play the spot, Berger will backup C with Isidora backing up both G positions and Remmers can kick inside with Hill taking the RT spot.
Let's be honest, we aren't going to get much from anybody we bring in this late anyway. If we get any more dings we will have to go shopping but the flexibility is built into the lineup.
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