Father of Sam Bradford: ‘I think Sam kind of knows’ decision regarding future
By Jake Trotter - Staff Writer
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Published: January 13, 2009
Modified: January 15, 2009 at 1:38 pm
NORMAN — Kent Bradford, the father of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, said his son is taking the time to make sure his decision about whether to stay in school or declare for the NFL Draft is the right one.
"I think he kind of knows what he would like,"
Kent told
The Oklahoman in a phone interview Tuesday. "He's just trying to be sure that his choice is the actual proper choice."
Kent said he didn’t know when his son would make an announcement, but that it would probably go through the university.
“When he feels it’s right,” Kent said, “he’ll let the right people know.”
Sam, who Kent said received a first-round projection from the
NFL Draft Advisory Committee, is projected by most draft analysts to be one of the top-two quarterbacks taken in the draft if he comes out.
The
Sooners are still waiting on the decisions of junior tight end
Jermaine Gresham and junior offensive tackle
Trent Williams, who have both said they're considering leaving early for the NFL. Gresham received a first-round projection from the Advisory Committee; Williams, a second-round.
The trio has until midnight Thursday to declare for the draft. Players who declare have 72 hours after the deadline to change their minds, assuming they haven’t hired an agent.
Tuesday was a busy day for Bradford family. Tuesday morning, Sam was honored at a ceremony in the morning by
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, who declared Jan. 13 “
Sam Bradford Day.”
Sam was spotted wearing the cast again on his injured left thumb, after he wore just a splint preparing for and during the BCS National Championship.
But Kent said the plan was always for Sam to wear the cast again for about a month after the title game as he recovers from torn ligaments.
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Hey Sooner fans, this is Sam, I have decided to________________________________________________________________and the rest of the story in just a minute. This is Paul Harvey-----Good night!
- Risk of Injury - collegiate athletes can't insure.
- Anything could happen at OU next year, nothing he could do would INCREASE his dollar value.
- The "collegiate experience" is overrated (not to mention he's had one).
- 30-50 million dollars is on the table with a nod from Sam. C
*** Considering the above - would any of YOU stay? Really? ***
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Notice the logo on his prosthesis. Is it the Pacers? Nope. The Suns? Nah. Kings? No. It's OU. Wonder why that is? Of all the things he could have picked, he picked the OU logo. That, to me, says volumes. Check it out. Good luck Sam!
Good Luck Sam Bradford on your decision.
I wish all you idiots thinking he should stay were given the decision. If he stays, he will regret it.
Bradford is a very intriguing prospect. People ding him for playing in a spread offense but you can't deny his numbers. He also throws a very catchable ball and is by all accounts a very good kid. The type of kid you want representing your franchise. Someone in the top 10 picks will take a chance on him. That means 10s of millions of dollars. Last year, Matt Ryan got $72 million gaurenteed when he was picked number 3. Bradford is not as good of a prospect as Ryan so he will probably get less. But even if he gets $20 million less, we are still talking about $50 million. That is too much money to pass up. He is gone and well he should be.
Whatever he decides, I hope he is at peace with the decision and enjoys many years of success.
He's going to the NFL. Good for him.
He's going to the NFL. Good for him.
He's going to the NFL. Good for him.