Bradford speaks

Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford was the subject of a compelling Q&A with Tim Brando in this morning’s Sporting News daily newspaper.

Here’s what Bradford said:

“There are a lot of things that went into that decision,” Bradford told Brando. “But I think one of the things that was very important in my decision was when I feel I’m prepared and ready to make the next step and play at the next level, then that’s when I want to go. At this point, I don’t feel I’m prepared as I could be. If I come back for another year, I’ll feel I’ll be more prepared to make that step, if I decide to next year. I didn’t want to go and get drafted and not play when I could have stayed in college and played. I feel like coming back will prepare me even more for the next level.”

Bradford also said that his disappointment after losing in the BCS National Championship Game also played a part in his decision:

“After every game, you walk off the field knowing there are several things you could have done better,” Bradford said. “I think coming back next year will give me a chance to reduce the number of times I say that walking off the field. Obviously, I’m going to make mistakes in every game, but if I can get that number down from — I don’t even know what to say it is; let’s say, six or seven reads or assignments this year — bring that down to two or three times next year, then that’s a big improvement for me.”