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With word that the Rams might be taking Sam Bradford No. 1 overall this April, the other team that thinks quite highly of him might be in trouble of missing out. We've been hearing for a while now that the Redskins value Bradford as a potential franchise QB, and he would not get past their spot in the first round.

Speaking to the press at the draft combine, Rams GM Billy Devaney indicated that the team was still weighing the merits of Ndamukong Suh vs. Gerald McCoy, as well as Bradford vs. Jimmy Clausen. In order for the Redskins to ensure that they could get Bradford -- and all indications seem to indicate that they value him ahead of Clausen -- they might need to trade up to that No. 1 slot. Bradford's price tag as the No. 1 overall pick might not be an issue for perennial big spender Daniel Snyder.

This could set off a chain reaction of sorts, as the Lions and Bucs would both likely take a DT, and the Rams could have Clausen -- an equally good outcome, per Devaney's comments -- or make a move for Michael Vick.

Countertrey wrote:No need to change a thing... definitely no need to give up more picks...

We should sit at 4 or trade for picks... and have multiple contingencies.

But... DO NOT TRADE UP!!!

SkinsJock wrote:thankfully Snyder & Cerrato are not in charge here anymore and Shanahan will not be giving up anything when he's already got the 4 pick and will end up with a very good player anyway - we are not exactly close to being competitive in the NFC East and have a lot of needs - I hope we do everything we can (including trading anyone) to add more players over the next 15 months - we need a lot of players and a lot of patience as these guys (Allen & Shanahan) try to get this franchise back from the disastrous situation we were looking at last season

there are some that think we might even contend for the playoffs next season (2011) if we get a little lucky - WAKE UP - we are picking at the 4 slot for a reason - we have to be patient and IF we get very lucky we might begin to be consistently competitive again in 2012 - AT THE EARLIEST

we need to add players and not behave as we have for the past 10 years - WE ARE NOT CLOSE TO SEEING A CONSISTENTLY COMPETITIVE PRODUCT

geez people - look at who is playing here - try to understand how much work needs to be done

Bradford's weight could have him flying up the boards

By Doug Farrar

As first reported by former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah of Move The Sticks, Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford posted a weight of 236 pounds at his Friday morning Combine weigh-in. For those NFL personnel people who were on the fence about Bradford because of his formerly 223-pound frame, wondering if he could take repeated hits in the pocket at that size, a more muscled Bradford could shake up the top of the draft board.

What is not in question is Bradford's accuracy and ability to get the ball to all field levels. Playing behind the best offensive line in the college game in 2008, Bradford played pitch-and-catch to the tune of 4,720 yards and 50 touchdowns. After shoulder injuries shut down his 2009 season and he declared for the draft, Bradford has obviously been eating his Wheaties. The question now is whether the extra weight will affect his throwing motion and mechanics in any way -- word is the new weight is solid muscle, which speaks to his work ethic.

Though defensive tackles Gerald McCoy and Ndamukong Suh are widely regarded as the best players in this draft, the St. Louis Rams have a desperate need at quarterback and the first overall pick. If Bradford aces the interviews here in Indianapolis, and is able to throw well at his personal workout on March 25, he may have the Rams putting the pieces together and making him the first overall pick. And if that happens, McCoy and Suh could go to the very happy Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, two teams in desperate need of interior line reinforcement.

UPDATE: Just off the media floor, Rams GM Billy DeVaney told me that the team has been in touch with Tom Condon, Bradford's agent, and has been cognizant of the workout progress.

Related: Detroit Lions, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

frankcal20 wrote:I think Dr. Andrews did the surgery so we'll have some inside info on that if it's fully recovered or not.

frankcal20 wrote:There are going to be several guys who will be starting caliber players - especially lineman. Why would we take a player who is on the bottom of our needs list?

I'm not saying anything about Berry. He's DAMN good but again, you can't take a player in a spot you don't need.

The chances of us trading down is slim to none. A lot of the teams out there don't want to have to pay an unproven player because of the fail rate.

...but this is just like my opinion.

frankcal20 wrote:Hey if Ditka is coaching, he'll never make that mistake again. Berry could also fail as well but if whats to say that Okung can't be the next Chris Samuels? It's a crap shoot for any player b/c of the sport and the money involved.