What HAPPENED to Sam Bradford?

Sam Bradford had tons of potential when the Rams drafted him #1 overall. He even set NFL records with the Vikings. So...what happened to him?!
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[@footballtheory9235]

Thank you guys so much for the support. I've got a lot more NFL content on the way. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing! You won't regret it.

[@Soulsebb]

Football Theory I’m subscribed now. It looks like you’re working on a video so I won’t get on you for that since everyone else already is. But I will say youtube is a vast place and the more content you a get out the more likely you are to get those views and build that following. I think it would be best to stick with a single sport but really churning out high quality videos like this one and then doing another one and another one is really important and eventually you’ll be rewarded for it even if that takes awhile. Pay attention to what gets people excited and really dig into some niche areas like this video too. I’m ride or die if your future videos are in line with the quality of this one. (Also I’m not experienced in KZbin but I will give some constructive criticism based on what I know about the platform so don’t take any comments on your videos too personally, I expect great things!)

[@joecramerone]

In conclusion.... Injuries.

[@frankiecontreras3564]

2012 draft? 😂

[@cia4393]

And that was a lie

[@edman813]

It's been almost 5 years since this video dropped my man, did time freeze for you?

[@bitter2day]

As a Rams fan, I feel bad for most QBs that have played for us due to the simple fact that we usually always have a rough O-Line. I loved Bradford. I thought and still think he’s got something special.

[@rockfresh5359]

The dude suxked after the rams too

[@bitter2day]

@@rockfresh5359 Sort of, the Vikings were absolute dogshit too. It’s hard to be good when you’re on shitty teams.

[@clevercode30]

@@rockfresh5359 he had the highest completion percentage of any quarterback in 2016. Yep the team struggled but he was still really good. He could've been better in 2017 but got hurt.

[@Thebucs14625]

​@rockfresh5359 no he didn't lmao he balled in Minnesota. Admitting you don't watch football would be a better response

[@paulellington1505]

Sam was a good qb. His spiral was beautiful. His body was his worst enemy though.

[@toXic_VaLentine2017]

was wondering where he went. I remember him killing it in OU. so searched his name found your video good work👏👏

[@ubtryder1915]

xfl with stoops

[@GHOSTOFONYX10]

You get a sub for actually looking into Sam Bradford objectively and understanding how unlucky of a career he's had. He's always been my favorite QB ever since he came to my Eagles. He threw some downright beautiful throws that I rarely see and ever since I've wished he would find success somewhere.

[@restricttheopennotes]

Dude i swear, everyone looked/looks at me crazy when i say bradford was nice.

[@GHOSTOFONYX10]

@@restricttheopennotes People give him so much shit he didn't deserve

[@brooksorlando4881]

@@GHOSTOFONYX10 Yep 100% agree. Remember that MNF game when he was on Vikings? That was one of the best individual QB performances I've ever seen. He's a pure pocket passer though and unfortunately, his body was fragile at the pro level. But in terms of just standing in the pocket and throwing darts, Sam was up there when he was playing. You see why he went #1. It's a shame his body couldn't hold up

[@JaneSmith-so6hw]

Legit question, building a team with an average O-line and average Defense- Bradford, Tebow, Luck, or RG3 as QB?

[@GHOSTOFONYX10]

@@JaneSmith-so6hw probably Luck

[@hiltonhead5914]

Bad genetics. Im guessing he tried stem cell therpay and everything available. He should consider coaching.

[@beginostrich7619]

He’d probably still find a way to get hurt

[@browmaster2197]

Injuries and Jeff Fisher, that’s what killed Sam Bradford

[@admixszn1054]

Finally some who doesn’t look at a quarterback for the teams performance and looks at him for his performance

[@footballtheory9235]

Glad to hear that somebody sees it the same way 👌🏼 thanks for watching brother

[@mercury82]

Completely agree. Too many pundits categorize the game as QB vs. QB. There are 52 other players, a dozen coaches and front office/owner. The QB is important but not THAT crucial.

[@tarence4999]

I know im a year late on this video, but man its a great video dude. Definitely subbing! Sam was definitely one of my favorite Qbs, and he'll be one of the biggest what ifs, in Nfl history.

[@todd_gilliland335]

This is one of the greatest nfl related videos I have ever seen. You just got a new subscriber.

[@footballtheory9235]

Wow, thank you so much bro! Means a lot. More content on the way

[@TheAlb100]

What happened to the guy? His body broke down. He got broke too much with a terrible St Louis offensive line his first few years. But my goodness what talent. This guy could have been a first ballot hall of famer if he was healthy. That year at the Vikings he absolutely carved up every team he played. With the Eagles high-school offense, he carved up every team he played against. But his body let him down. Shame. But at least he made a lot of money. Good for Sam.

[@thesavago]

I still have hope that he'll return to a team that has good protection.

[@thesavago]

@El Vato agree, but Seattle is needing a good quarterback now.

[@robbyemery390]

Great video!

[@holstfly1]

Thank you! I would tell everyone this, no one would believe it.

[@ericmonte7747]

I agree. As a Cardinals' fan, that offense in 2018 was pathetic. Their personnel was decent, but the offensive playbook was high school level and easily readable. Sam wasn't the problem, the coaching staff was in WAY over their heads!

[@willvance739]

Great video man

[@footballtheory9235]

Thanks so much bro! More on the way.

[@generalrex9387]

Great video, you should have way more subs!

[@footballtheory9235]

Thanks so much bro! More content on the way soon.

[@generalrex9387]

Football Theory can’t wait

[@zachpierce641]

Just met Sam at a at a meet and greet. Brought me to this video. It’s just unbelievable the contracts and the chances he got. It feels like nowadays people are so quick to give up on QBs

[@whisk3yriv3r41]

As a Rams fan I will always be sad at the what if of Sammy had management given him the help he deserved before the injuries. Using picks on defense when the o-line and wr needed help was kind of sketch. Imagine Sam Bradford with Sean McVay, that would have been fucking deadly.

[@MatthewKonvict]

Great video. Loved Bradford in college. Hope you come back to KZbin an make new stuff bro!

[@No-hh4ue]

You’re really underrated

[@footballtheory9235]

This means a lot. More videos on the way! Thank you so much for your support.

[@No-hh4ue]

Awesome I’m looking forward to new videos your video was really entertaining and good!

[@Ryan-ok2xr]

The second I recognized your voice from your other channel, I knew this would be a good video. Surprised you don't have more.

[@Ppluissz6892]

What's his other channel?

[@Ryan-ok2xr]

@@Ppluissz6892 I think he has a gaming channel

[@Joe-mw2wr]

You should really post more, you have great vids

[@footballtheory9235]

Thank you bro, this means a lot. I’m probably going to be restarting this channel in the near future!

[@Joe-mw2wr]

Good vid

[@MrCSInyfan1000]

Awesome video man, you just eared yourself a subscriber. I totally agree, as a Rams fan, I loved Sam's time as a Ram. He turned us from a laughing stock to a competitive team and i believe they could've been a playoff team had he stayed healthy. It was sad to watch him get hurt and eventually us give up on him and I was happy to see him ball out with the Vikings. Again, wish they gave him more of a shot and at the of 33, I believe he could be a solid backup with a ton of experience and success in the league to his name. Would love to see him get another crack just to suit up.

[@jeffking4365]

Sam Bradford could have been one of the top quarterbacks in the league if he had a good team around him. Receivers remarked how incredibly accurate his passes were. This is one that got away...

[@CustomFitted]

It's a shame because Bradford was really good and I always liked him....injuries just ruined his career and now he's been forgotten

[@edo6408]

Subscribed, please make another video!

[@footballtheory9235]

More on the way! Thanks so much for your support, man.

[@ndeamonk24]

Good video. I didn't know he was that good. He had talent

[@nathanagneta5340]

He couldn’t keep up, but I was still a little surprised that he pretty much just vanished after leaving Arizona. I thought for sure he’d get just one more chance.. but yes, I think that if he perhaps had a better team around him, he may have been in contention for playoff runs.

[@TheSundanceKidWatson]

Dude made one banger and dipped.

[@jhot2478]

here's what's scary... he's only 32 years old... and paid for life

[@BRONODICE]

More videos, you got potential bro

[@footballtheory9235]

Appreciate it man.

[@hawaiiramsfan7]

Sam Bradford was the luckiest NFL player of all time! He hit the lottery on every team he's been on. He worth 130,000,000!!! Haters gonna hate, but he made his money while in the NFL.

[@footballtheory9235]

This is true lol

[@GHOSTOFONYX10]

I wouldn't call losing your promising career to several brutal injuries "lucky"

[@hawaiiramsfan7]

@@GHOSTOFONYX10 He's smiling right? Is he an amputee? Did he go to war and lose a limb and come back as a average person collecting money from uncle sam? Think of work related injuries that people have and still have to collect a survival paycheck. I'll take Sam Bradford's injuries and bank account any day of the week.

[@GHOSTOFONYX10]

@@hawaiiramsfan7 what the hell are you on about. You're bringing up random stuff that has no bearing on the conversation. We're speaking about a football players career not all human luck in general.

[@hawaiiramsfan7]

@@GHOSTOFONYX10 130 million dollars is losing a promising career? He's the luckiest QB to jump from team to team and rack up the cash.

[@stockdoc9384]

🔥

[@MUFCFan4601]

As a rams fan I love Bradford he had so much talent and had unlucky situations but he finessed money out of teams and capitalized on how inept they were ran the kid was tough asf

[@eagletkc]

Success in anything in life is surrounded by luck and preparation...Fact! Bradford is insanely intelligent of the game. Why is he not transitioning into a QB coach or OC? Maybe not his drive or passion? Maybe he needs time to lick his wounds. I don't blame him. He suffered injuries that kept him from greatness!! Much like Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway on Orlando Magic...Injuries kept him from greatness. Its true. Sam Bradford was my favorite QB in NFL and to know the chess pieces from the top CEO, to the bottom crew men, never provided a cushion for development, nor consistency. Simply look at the longevity and support the year 2000 Patriots provided for the last picked QB (199th overall), 6th round? But that's the way the cookie crumbles...

[@loganthrash1719]

I'm an Oklahoma fan living in St. Louis. I had to watch the "football crowd" in town talk about how awful he was, so I found a video that showed every pass he threw for an entire season. If you factored in drops that hit receivers in the hands, tipped ball ints, and penalties that called back big gains, his performance was something like 73% completion rate, 31/5 TD/INTs, and 4200 yards. That's the quarterback they dropped due to injuries and horrible surrounding talent.

[@soonerbred22]

bradford wanted to play basketball but stoops told him no, he is also a bad ass at golf

[@holstfly1]

Is this the only vid you have? I hope you could do more!

[@footballtheory9235]

Thanks so much for the kind words, man. I plan on making more, soon!

[@edman813]

@@footballtheory9235 are you still around? This is your only video and it's great, shame you haven't made more :/

[@leviconner]

Very good work. But you forgot to mention the absolute killing he made during his time in the league compared to his production. As a kid the guy was my hero at OU and I wish he could’ve done more but he’s definitely not hurting.

[@captnquazar2153]

Rip Sam Bradford

[@JoseGonzalez-pn5zl]

I think you mean badford*

[@alexmason2659]

@@JoseGonzalez-pn5zl I think you mean Millionaire and Heisman winner

[@natedeanmaan2]

​@@JoseGonzalez-pn5zlNo, it's Bumford.

[@andrewmartinez9613]

Great work on this vid but you need more in order for more subs

[@albieoval1657]

5:32 I saw this game live on TV. I thought Sam Bradford played crazy good that game.

[@jordonmayhall6446]

I’m just happy knowing people like Sam Bradford...

[@Theopheus]

I agree with all your points in the video, but from what I remember, he also demanded high dollars at every stop. It's entirely possible he thought he was worth more than just a backup and priced himself out of the league.

[@gothamknight9758]

Make some more videos man u got talent !

[@gothamknight9758]

Great video

[@footballtheory9235]

Thank you so much bro! More on the way.

[@KC-zi7pw]

Imagine if he was a back up QB on the Bears in the 2021 season that would be fun to watch

[@brodykern4632]

As a cardinals fan, I absolutely appreciate the time he spent in the desert!

[@interceptingfist5682]

lol. not sure why. 🤣

[@Korigan97]

I can’t believe this guy time came and went like Tim Tebow

[@natedeanmaan2]

I'd still take Tebow over Bumford

[@leviconner]

Please make more content man

[@TLOWNSU]

Sam Bradford will always be my QB. Not because I think he's the GOAT, but because he hustled and got the bag with minimal work. That's the grindset baby!

[@MUFCFan4601]

If he was on the rams today he’d be elite😪

[@masonh5538]

so sad he dealt with injuries

[@coryzeke3771]

Vikings here and he was good just couldn’t stay healthy

[@football42241]

Bradford would probably have been a franchise QB in the 5-10 range for most nfl teams. Not only were his offensive coaches consistently terrible, but his teams were devoid of talent. An aging Steven Jackson was the only reliable weapon he had for the first half of his career. It wasn't David Carr bad, but the terrible OLines led to him being the most sacked QB multiple years, and the injuries piled up, and he never panned out. Had Bradford not torn his ACL again with the Vikings, I am convinced that team could have made a deep playoff run.

[@918kickinwing]

My bro said he was done after he got drafted. Yeah it was all good but he had no line and it showed. Just a bad run of things but he was the man to see in college.

[@mitchconner2021]

Sam is also a damn good Golfer. He could go do those celebrity golf matches they have and he'd prolly beat everyone there lol

[@jonahgreene9700]

No more videos?

[@jamescampbell9533]

He could play on the PGA tour if he wants to.

[@Julio-rl3cm]

Also that 2014 1st round pick ended up being Aaron Donald, crazy.

[@Stay_ClassyYT]

What song is called at the beginning?

[@jeffreysmith5230]

His body was worn out. OU has a lot of player's like that but they aren't the only ones.

[@bigvsouthphilly2156]

I remember when the eagles signed sam. He was pretty good for us

[@NYG5]

"what happened to Sam Bradford?" MY LEG! MY LEEEeeeeeeg!

[@joshxmuhozi]

Why do you only have 6 subs?

[@footballtheory9235]

It ain't easy starting a channel nowadays LOL. Thank you for watching bro!!!

[@wckt450]

Sam went to my highschool pcn Oklahoma legend

[@tfcp9004]

Real sports fans just randomly think about this type of stuff.

[@lovixq3973]

post more!!

[@mitchconner2021]

He showed flashes of being a good NFL QB. I feel like he was never in a system that fit his strengths.

[@mikew2610]

He couldn't find that in four teams? Come on dude.

[@mitchconner2021]

@@mikew2610 Yeah when 3 of those teams sign you as a backup they tend to not try to build a system around you? Don't know many teams who cater an offense to backups.

[@jakemilligan46]

Imagine how good he would of been with Sean mcvay's rams🥵

[@2Slay3]

How the hell does this channel have 2 Million Subs?

[@IndieAuthorX]

Great man, bad knees. It happens :/

[@Bitchesgivehigh5s]

He has one bad knee. Once an ACL is torn its not that strong. And he torn the same one. And once its torn and worked on, anything can trigger a flair up cause pain or swelling. Had he not gotten hit out of bounds in the Carolina game. I see his career going much differently.

[@matthewtapia4898]

We beat Bradford 1st game of our 2004 season Putnum City North vs Enid Plainsmen.

[@quiksix25]

He ended up being just kind of a middling player- not a bust but never top 10 either- surprised me cuz I thought he'd be a stud

[@joshuabarwick1091]

What’s the song in the background

[@jhot2478]

look at kellen clemens all ready to go in lol 3:43

[@savinay4812]

One of the biggest busts in the NFL. This string quarterback got paid like he was top tier 😂😂😂

[@edman813]

And managed to finesse several teams out of a 1st rounder for someone that was at best a 3rd round tier pick

[@TheJoeMad]

Too bad, he was a great QB.... very accurate....

[@joedoe2233]

don’t do mark sanchez like that he beat the patriots while Matt Stanford can’t even win a playoff game 💯

[@devinbannish1469]

That was his defense but sure.

[@jamtop1105]

*Mark Sanchez

[@edman813]

I'm here after Stafford beat Brady twice and won a Superbowl. Sanchez and Stafford both have succeeded at taking their teams to the post season, unlike Bradford.

[@imelguapo]

My guy where’s the new uploads

[@mazda3mike]

Jeff Fisher enough said.

[@footballtheory9235]

This.

[@edman813]

Steve Spagnuolo could have and should have made the post season in 2010, there is no excuse as to how he was unable to capitalize in the 2010 laughingstock of the NFC west, and let's not forget how terrible was the 2011 season.

[@pacbillz6769]

His shoulder never recovered

[@yungin_isaac]

As a rams fan I wish a different team drafted him just because I feel like our organization was straight garbage at the time we drafted him

[@edman813]

I dunno, even when Mcvay took over coaching he very well could have signed him but chose not too despite everyone comparing him to Matt Stafford.

[@brooksorlando4881]

Not saying Sam would be #1 pick in retrospect, but he actually had an underrated career. He was solid to start his career on Rams (with Jeff Fisher) before getting hurt. He was actually very good in his 2 yrs on Vikings before getting hurt again. He would have been an above average starter for a long time if he didn't keep getting injured

[@fredrosenblum]

Sam Bradford was surrounded with poor coaching and almost nothing at wide receiver and tight end in St. Louis. The talent and arm strength still showed. In Philadelphia, Bradford was surrounded with a poor offensive line and the Philadelphia Eagles lost pro bowl receivers Deshaun Jackson and Jeremy Macklin to other teams; those 2 receivers helped Nick Foles play exceptionally well. In Minnesota, the talent and coaching was there and Bradford took advantage of Stephan Diggs and Kyle Rudolph. Sam Bradford played well enough to take the Minnesota Vikings to the playoffs despite a poor offensive line, as Bradford threw 20 touchdowns and 5 interceptions with a passed rating of 99.5 for the Vikings in 2016. In games against the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins, Blair Walsh's erratic place kicking cost the Vikings those games as he was missing extra points after Sam Bradford's touchdown passes and makeable field goals. They would have made the playoffs if Blair Walsh had made an extra point in the home game against the Detroit Lions; also the Minnesota Vikings ran the ball on 4th down instead of kicking an easy field goal; and Corderrell Patterson dropped an east touchdown pass in that game, which went into overtime before Mathew Stafford won that game in overtime. In the first game of the season in 2017, Sam Bradford had the best game of his career against Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints, as he threw 3 touchdown passes and 0 interceptions in that game which the Vikings won. Then knee problems plagued him and he never played well again as he developed a degenerative knee. Sam Bradford was good enough to be a pro bowler and take a team to the playoffs

[@andrewbreeding4972]

It wasn’t all his fault but still he just never was that guy he never had 30 or more touchdowns in a season. He was on some awful teams but so was people like Tony romo and Mathew Stanford but they were still able to put up numbers and atleast carry a less than average teamn

[@scarlee5013]

His spiral is so beautiful that i can't forget it ever……But his body is a big problem

[@mperformance3502]

Look what Jeff Fisher did to Goff lol

[@rogeryeomas8067]

He was elite….but yeah brother too many excuses for him…..injury prone like mccaffery!! Hope the running back guy doesn’t fade to black as well. But great info did not think HE had the completion percentage record!!!

[@chrismckinney5110]

He was put in a team to lose to move to LA...

[@Chit569]

"I spent a lot of time on this video" - less than 2 minutes in and you've already had to make corrections with * on screen cause you messed up 2 times.

[@drakev.]

If only the Rams had a good OLine😪 Injuries derailed his career

[@peaceohplease2685]

New video idea, What happened to Football Theory ??? The One video wonder

[@Johnhargrove18]

If only Bradford and cook stayed healthy in the 2017 season

[@edman813]

It's better he didn't, Keenum was simply much better, minus the Championship but it's not like Bradford would have gave the eagles a run for their money

[@kevinperkins8397]

If he could have stayed healthy he would have been in the goat conversation

[@edman813]

His healthy seasons were only average, regardless of the team or talent.

[@skylangford6083]

The future of Trevor Lawrence.......

[@kcking23]

Yeah if he ends up with Gase.

[@notr4r379]

One vid and you vanished... Man you could've been the next one up!!!!

[@footballtheory9235]

After a few months this video had like 50 views, so I gave up. Now it's popping off. More content is on the way bro! I appreciate the support.

[@geraldcolvin8668]

@@footballtheory9235 don’t give up just needed more time

[@trevorminyard8885]

Patriots shoulda signed him

[@terterdt2937]

Tavon austin wasn't a bust

[@footballtheory9235]

#8 pick who’s never had more than 509 receiving yards in a season? Sounds like a bust to me :/

[@justinalley3399]

yes he was

[@gregbagley909]

Tavon was let down by coaches not knowing how to utilize him. They always had to have some gimmick, and never just let the man line up and play. Look at his 3 TD colts game. Let him line up and play, burned them for 3 TD's

[@jhot2478]

the rams were bad at drafting, besides janoris jenkins and aaron donald which was money picks they didn't build well through the draft...