[Elvis]

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Report: Sam Bradford's agent asked for $25 million per year

by Dave Zangaro

If you're wondering why the Eagles didn't sign Sam Bradford to a long-term deal before last season, here's a reason.

Well, 25 million reasons.

ESPN's Jim Trotter said on NFL Insiders, via theBigLead, that Bradford's agent, Tom Condon, was asking for $25 million per year before the 2015 season. That's a lot of money, especially for a quarterback who hadn't really played in two years. Then-personnel controller Chip Kelly, who traded for Bradford, wouldn't do it.

But this is important to remember: There has to be a starting point in any contract negotiation. Just because Condon was asking for $25 million, it doesn't mean that's necessarily how much the Eagles would have needed to pay to keep him.

This offseason, if Bradford hits the open market, there's a very good chance the Eagles will have some tough competition to keep their starting quarterback around.

Bradford's numbers in 2015 weren't eye-popping, but he did play much better in the second half of the season and seemed to build strong on-field relationships with Jordan Matthews and Zach Ertz.

On the year, Bradford completed 65 percent of his passes for 3,725 yards, 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. His 3,725 yards ranks as the fourth-best passing season in Eagles history.

Now, there's also the question about how much new head coach Doug Pederson likes Bradford. Pederson was, of course, asked about Bradford at his introductory press conference on Tuesday and said the QB would fit "perfectly" into his system.

"I think Sam, he's got all the tools, there's no question," Pederson said. "There's no denying that. Got good size, got a great arm, good mind for the game, and it's just a matter of now, just plugging him in and cutting him loose and utilizing those strengths in this system."

[aeneas1]

i swear, bradford reminds of dennis miller's great line aimed at social media teens: never have lives less lived been more documented...

[dieterbrock]

i swear, bradford reminds of dennis miller's great line aimed at social media teens: never have lives less lived been more documented...

That's a fantastic line!!!

On topic, I think Philly ought to sign Chase Daniel, KC cant afford to keep him
Let Sam go to "the highest bidder"

[den-the-coach]

At this point Bradford is like an Arizona State University Education....Overpriced and Overrated.

[BuiltRamTough]

25 mill? That's insane.

[moklerman]

No one here's ever heard of Tom Condon?

[dieterbrock]

No one here's ever heard of Tom Condon?

Am I the only one who snickers and reads the name as Ton Condom?

[aeneas1]

$25 mil per, wouldn't that make sam the highest paid nfler? anyhoo, i have absolutely no prob with these guys getting whatever they can, always thought it was kind of funny when some seemed to blame sam for his big rookie contract, that said i much prefer seeing an underforming guy making big donuts on someone else's payroll...

[moklerman]

$25 mil per, wouldn't that make sam the highest paid nfler? anyhoo, i have absolutely no prob with these guys getting whatever they can, always thought it was kind of funny when some seemed to blame sam for his big rookie contract, that said i much prefer seeing an underforming guy making big donuts on someone else's payroll...

I agree but it hinges on what one thinks of the player/QB in question. To me, I think the Rams are very close to being a QB away from the playoffs. So, signing the best FA out there for market rate isn't outside the realm of consideration.

I understand not wanting to overpay for a FA but that isn't really a consideration in the NFL. You either draft a guy or pay a guy most of the time. IMO, the Rams need to be in "win now" mode so I wouldn't skimp on the QB position. Going into 2016 with Foles and Mannion and maybe Keenum shouldn't be a consideration.

I don't know who the Rams might think is the best FA QB but I think they need to go get him and quit putting off the present to build for the future. I think Bradford would fit the bill but others will not. But, it is time for Fisher to shit or get off the pot. This perpetual minimum possible effort on offense has to end.

Trying to get by with Keenum would just be another skimp IMO. Whether it's Bradford, Brees, Manning, Fitz, Geno...I don't know, just pick one and make a real effort to have an offense.

[Stranger]

What are we on the hook for with Foles?

And what do you think the market rate for Bradford would be - certainly not $25M?