BTSC 2010 Community Mock Draft - Pick #1 by the St. Louis Rams: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

by Michael Bean on Apr 1, 2010 12:49 PM EDT

And we're off with the 2010 BTSC Community Mock Draft! Many thanks to ncoolong for the submission to get us started. Next up? MAN_OF_STEEL_86 who will be selecting for the lowly Detroit Lions. - Michael Bean (Blitz) -

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The Rams find themselves in a familiar spot. They are drafting high in Round 1 with several high-potential defensive linemen available. They've gone the lineman route in previous years.

DE Chris Long, 2008's second overall pick, ended up with five sacks off the bench. Not too bad for a second-year guy on a 1-15 team. However, a shoulder injury knocked 2007 first round pick, DL Adam Carriker, out all last season. Their 2009 first-round pick, LT Jason Smith, only netted five starts in his rookie season. Add in the epic failure that was the Rams' 2006 draft (including the 15th overall pick, CB Tye Hill), St. Louis got a total of nine starts from all of their first-round picks since 2006.

No pressure with this pick, right?

The definition of insanity is repeating the same actions expecting a different result. But the NFL is an insane organization, and the Rams have a chance to draft Ndamakong Suh, who appears to be the best defensive tackle prospect in more than a decade.

Alas, with the first pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams select...Sam Bradford, quarterback, Oklahoma.

Today's pass-first, second and third league requires a high level of performance from the quarterback position, and the Rams know it. Cardinals QB Kurt Warner carved up the Rams since he joined the team in 2005, amassing a 97.3 rating with 15 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 16 games. The Cardinals won the last two NFC West titles after winning just 16 games from 2004-06, and one of the best moves they made was bringing in a passer who could take over a game.

The Rams get that level of quarterback with Bradford.

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After passing on Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, Mark Sanchez as well as a few later, project QB's...

This should be a no brainer. If you want to compete, you need a quarterback. Bulger used to be one I think, but not so much anymore.

By the way, love Adam Carriker. In our system, he’d be like Aaron Smith.

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by NYSteelersFan4 on Apr 1, 2010 1:19 PM EDT reply actions

Bradford

I don’t disagree with a QB pick here, but what’s the status of Bradford’s shoulder injury? I’d be a little worried about that for him.

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by WolfpackSteelersFan on Apr 1, 2010 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

Apparently his Pro-Day was lights out. Every throw looked solid. Most sites I visit now have him listed as a good potential to come in day one and start for a team.

by Chicago Steeler on Apr 1, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks

I haven’t been following the draft prospect news like in the past, so I appreciate that update.

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by WolfpackSteelersFan on Apr 1, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Gil Brandt said it was the best pro day workout for a QB he's seen since

Troy Aikman.

Now, personally, I think Gil Brandt is beginning to lose his marbles. However, the fact remains that in many NFL circles, this guy’s word is gospel. Bradford goes first as a result of Brandt’s gushing.

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by chewiesteeler on Apr 1, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions

http://www.crimsonandcreammachine.com/2010/3/29/1395535/sam-bradford-wows-scouts-from-all

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by Jon Woods on Apr 1, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Bradford is the pick here, but his reluctance to sign before the draft may make them move in another direction. I wouldnt be that shocked if they either traded down, or took Suh with a look at Colt McCoy in the second

by Michael Uhlhorn on Apr 1, 2010 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

Pre-draft signing

I think that’s just leverage the team is throwing out to entice a trade. The Rams are obligated to explore all options, and if they can convince Washington that the Rams will be unable to sign Bradford, or give Tampa the idea that they’ll draft Suh, they could get one of them to give them their 3, 4 and 5 to swap spots. I think the idea of Clausen and a slew of additional picks is just as worthy an option as taking Bradford.

Not likely, mind you, but worth a once-over look.

by Neal Coolong on Apr 2, 2010 6:22 AM EDT up reply actions