YankeeJim:
smason77: Cheer up Rich! Your team just drafted one of the best quarterbacks of all time! Mark my words!! This kid is the definition of an "athlete".
College boy meet real football players-they aren't weak underclassmen on defense there.
Mostly ALL of them (defensive players) started this way.. such as most players in the NFL. I'd shutter to think that collegiate underclassmen are weak. What should I know though.. right? OU only had 3 of the 4 TOP draft picks this year! Big 12 had all 4 and the #2.. Mr. Suh.. is anything but weak.
Any QB can get his head bounced, shoulder dislocated, or leg broken. Unfortunately OU suffered much difficulty with the O-line last year. Hopefully the Rams have some guys that can protect Bradford's blind side. Same for any team. Sometimes football players get hurt. Sometimes they succeed.
Let's consider one of the best QB's currently in the NFL.. Peyton Manning. Probably one of the biggest sissy quarterbacks out there. Bradford is not a sissy. He will take the defense head on if he must when it comes to a win or lose situation.
Peyton Manning: Extremely intelligent and quick read. But NO mobility but the key to his success is the emphasis on protecting his blind side which the Colts have done well.
Sam Bradford: Extremely intelligent and quick read. Excellent footwork and much more mobility. The key to his injury last year was that Bob Stoops and Kevin Wilson failed to protect his blind side (due to injury and inability to adapt and develop players).
Injuries make or break a player. That's true. But they can happen to anyone on any given blown coverage. Bradford will be fine. I just hope the Rams take some notes from OUs 2008 offense and get him acclimated with some handy receivers and some good run plays to keep the D on edge.
You are welcome to disagree and i'm sure you will.. but's that's JMO.