John Rohde: Don't second-guess Sam Bradford's decision

By John Rohde | Published: October 18, 2009 Comment on this article

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"I told you he should have gone pro after last season."

"I told you he shouldn't have tried to come back after getting hurt."

"I told you he should have had surgery."

Don't second-guess Sam Bradford.

Keep it to yourself. Nobody wants to hear it, read it or see it, particularly Bradford.

Besides, he deserves better treatment than that.

When Oklahoma's junior quarterback separated his right shoulder against Brigham Young, everybody suddenly thought they were Bradford's coach, his doctor, his father, or all the above.

Bradford is well-provided for in all these matters, so hands off.

Bradford re-injured the shoulder in Saturday's 16-13 loss to Texas, which already has many of you repeating yourselves.

Please stop before you start.

Instead, pray for two things: 1. A healthy recovery; 2. For people keep their traps shut as to what Bradford should do or should have done.

Bradford lasted just eight plays Saturday morning before being sacked by blitzing nickel back Aaron Williams.

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