Sam Bradford’s Importance Can Not Be Understated

July 19, 2010   ·   Jonathan Williams   ·   Jump to comments

The St. Louis Rams look like they're on their way to signing the No. 1 selection in this year's draft by the end of the month. With the Rams starting camp on July 28, there appears to be a willingness on both sides to get something done by then. 
Make no mistake, Bradford will get the $45-50 million guaranteed; it's part of the process. The question remains: When will he sign?
Okay, there is one more major question: Will Bradford be the next Kurt Warner, or the next Jim Everett?
Everett was seen as the challenger to Joe Montana when the Rams were in Los Angeles, and had a good cast of receivers and an all-world running back. But Everett would get the Rams nowhere in his career, as the Niners still proved too difficult for the Rams to overcome.
The 1989 playoffs were typical of Everett. Despite great numbers the Rams were shell shocked in the NFC finals, losing 30-3. Everett's personal performance would go down in infamy with the Jim Rome teasing/near brawl .
Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article is property of BleacherReport.com