I only got 2 of the 4 surveys correct, but I want extra credit because of my process. (MM is grading) I don’t do X, but I have heard Kay Adams has taken heat for thinking Seattle is the top dog going into the fray this season. She mentioned to consistency on the roster from last year as her reason. I thought that was a very good reason, but I’m not surprised at the turd for brains experts who lambast her take.
I agree with you about Bradford to a point. He is a good RG. He even had two stellar plays in the Super Bowl by my eyes after watching it many times. But I will say he is the weakest link on the O-line for two reasons.
One, his inconsistent play. For every stellar plays there’s at least one “yikes” play. Putting a guy on his ass is awesome, but just getting in a defender’s way enough to take him out of the play is just as effective. Consistency might be more valuable than the occasional “oh wow!” Play.
Two, he’s not a good fit for the scheme they want to play. He doesn’t move well laterally and doesn’t make the reach blocks as well in the wide zone run game. He’s slow getting to the second level and he trails badly getting downfield on potential breakaway runs/screens. I have had people tell me he’s athletic and fast. But that is just not so on the field. Okay, he ran a 5.08 40 yard race. Poor Sundell ran a 5.2. But play after play Sundell looks like a gazelle and Bradford looks like a hippo. JS and MM are always mentioning the GPS chip players wear in games and the data they get from that. Football speed is not the same as track speed. Bradford plays slower than Zabel or Sundell. I’m not sure yet, but if Cabeldue or Stephens play faster, and Stephens looked quick in the wide zone game in college, the O-line will get better if they beat Bradford for the job. All that being said, Bradford played well enough to win us the Super Bowl, and could be even better this year. I’m just saying if someone else can win the job and is more agile and quicker for the scheme we play, the O-line will be better still.
If Bradford leaves, he will deeply miss the MM/Benton influences he has prospered under. If it was still Pete's team, he'd been gone early last year. Beware the shiny stuff, Anthony. This is Home, Buddy. Will he maintain his discipline as a #2, if Stephens steps up? Take the long career and the generous salary...
Will Fries got 5 year $88 million in 2025. I’d say Bradford could get $20 million a year next year. A team that runs more power gap would be a better fit and get more value from his style of play.
Zero. Before I get the blindfold, know I was only off by 1 all through. Okay, by 2 on one. So shoot me.
Process over results!
I only got 2 of the 4 surveys correct, but I want extra credit because of my process. (MM is grading) I don’t do X, but I have heard Kay Adams has taken heat for thinking Seattle is the top dog going into the fray this season. She mentioned to consistency on the roster from last year as her reason. I thought that was a very good reason, but I’m not surprised at the turd for brains experts who lambast her take.
I agree with you about Bradford to a point. He is a good RG. He even had two stellar plays in the Super Bowl by my eyes after watching it many times. But I will say he is the weakest link on the O-line for two reasons.
One, his inconsistent play. For every stellar plays there’s at least one “yikes” play. Putting a guy on his ass is awesome, but just getting in a defender’s way enough to take him out of the play is just as effective. Consistency might be more valuable than the occasional “oh wow!” Play.
Two, he’s not a good fit for the scheme they want to play. He doesn’t move well laterally and doesn’t make the reach blocks as well in the wide zone run game. He’s slow getting to the second level and he trails badly getting downfield on potential breakaway runs/screens. I have had people tell me he’s athletic and fast. But that is just not so on the field. Okay, he ran a 5.08 40 yard race. Poor Sundell ran a 5.2. But play after play Sundell looks like a gazelle and Bradford looks like a hippo. JS and MM are always mentioning the GPS chip players wear in games and the data they get from that. Football speed is not the same as track speed. Bradford plays slower than Zabel or Sundell. I’m not sure yet, but if Cabeldue or Stephens play faster, and Stephens looked quick in the wide zone game in college, the O-line will get better if they beat Bradford for the job. All that being said, Bradford played well enough to win us the Super Bowl, and could be even better this year. I’m just saying if someone else can win the job and is more agile and quicker for the scheme we play, the O-line will be better still.
If Bradford leaves, he will deeply miss the MM/Benton influences he has prospered under. If it was still Pete's team, he'd been gone early last year. Beware the shiny stuff, Anthony. This is Home, Buddy. Will he maintain his discipline as a #2, if Stephens steps up? Take the long career and the generous salary...
Will Fries got 5 year $88 million in 2025. I’d say Bradford could get $20 million a year next year. A team that runs more power gap would be a better fit and get more value from his style of play.