With the news of Sam Bradford being out for this contest,books are getting pounded with Minnesota money. Bradford may be a biggerhousehold name than Shaun Hill, but if you look into the advanced metrics statsyou’ll find that Bradford isn’t any better. Hill has a better career record aswell as QBR. He may not be able to throw the ball as far as Bradford, but hemakes better decisions and is an equally effective quarterback. The switch iscertainly not worth a 3 point line move, which we saw swing in our favor.
In the preseason we saw a very physical team in the Rams.They’re a hardnosed, defense first squad that actually has the chance to be oneof the best D’s in the league this season. The Offense will look to run firstand keep things conservative. Many experts have St. Louis as a sleeper teamcoming into the year, and I can’t say I disagree with them.
As for the Vikings, don’t expect too much from them thisseason. First year Head Coach Mike Zimmer is highly regarded, but it will taketime for him to implement his system as well as get a grasp on what it takes tobe a head coach. He’s also a defensive minded guy, so this less than stellaroffense may be at a bit of a disadvantage. Minnesota has QB distractions anddoesn’t have enough talent on either side of the ball to pull this one out. Theline moved in our favor in a big way so let’s look to take advantage. Take theRams.
In the preseason we saw a very physical team in the Rams.They’re a hardnosed, defense first squad that actually has the chance to be oneof the best D’s in the league this season. The Offense will look to run firstand keep things conservative. Many experts have St. Louis as a sleeper teamcoming into the year, and I can’t say I disagree with them.
As for the Vikings, don’t expect too much from them thisseason. First year Head Coach Mike Zimmer is highly regarded, but it will taketime for him to implement his system as well as get a grasp on what it takes tobe a head coach. He’s also a defensive minded guy, so this less than stellaroffense may be at a bit of a disadvantage. Minnesota has QB distractions anddoesn’t have enough talent on either side of the ball to pull this one out. Theline moved in our favor in a big way so let’s look to take advantage. Take theRams.
Shaun Hill is a 34 year old journeyman. The only real knocks on Bradford are durability and salary. Cassel >>>Hill.