Well, Sam... It looks like your stint in Saint Louis is finally over. Sam Bradford tore his ACL Saturday in action against the Browns, and has been lost for the entire season, his 3rd season ending injury in 5 years, 1st in preseason.
The Rams lost former backup Kellen Clemmens to San Diego in free agency, leaving them with Austin Davis, NFL run-around Shaun Hill, and 6th round pick Garrett Gilbert, the #1 ranked quarterback in the nation coming out of high school while Sam Bradford was getting drafted.
Free agency has nothing left in the quarterback department for these guys to pick up that would be better then what they already have. That leaves them with two options- Use what they already have, or trade. And trade is what they're thinking about doing.
News just came from nfl.com last night saying that the Rams would be very interested in trading with the Eagles for backup quarterback Mark Sanchez, who has been impressive in his preseason play this season. Sanchez, the former New York Jet and a 1st round pick from 2009, sat out all of last season when he hurt himself in preseason, and lost his job to Geno Smith. He spent the entire season on the practice squad inactive. His biggest key to fame is not leading his team to the AFC championship his first two years, but for the famous "butt Fumble".
The big question is, are there any other options, or is Sanchez a good fit in the Saint Louis offense?
Other options, pretty much, no. They could probably a acquire Colt McCoy from Washington if they really wanted to, or maybe if they were desperate, Blaine Gabbert from San Francisco. I don't believe the Redskins would be willing to trade Kirk Cousins or any of their quarterbacks to the Rams.
So, I suppose we should probably compare Sanchez to Bradford, with the build types and all, and see where they stand, according to Ourlads.com:
Sam Bradford:
Demonstrates a quick delivery. Snaps the ball out with no wasted motion. A classic drop back quarterback. Stands tall in the pocket. The ball is placed where only the receiver can get at it. Throws several timing routes. Plays on his toes. Throws a catchable ball with good touch. Keeps his eyes scanning down the field. Receivers are generally wide open. Makes good decisions. Will throw the ball away when under pressure. Controls the tempo of the game. Looks at sideline for play or goes no huddle. Timing and rhythm type passer. Accurate even when backing up with pressure up the middle. Flicks ball out quickly to backs. Excels in play action passes and boot legs. Throws a number of horizontal type spread formation routes, jailbreak screens, etc. Can laser in the skinny post. Uses his eyes to move the safeties and will pump fake on the deep routes. Not elusive. Has some vision and feel when scrambling. Knows how to slide. Has better than average arm strength with touch to throw over the linebackers. Good anticipation and feel for the throw. A confident and consistent performer that is a good leader with strong intangibles.
Mark Sanchez:
Right handed and team captain. Demonstrates the physical talent and ability to succeed on the next level. Rhythm type passer that keeps his eyes down the field. Good pocket presence. Throws well on the run. Ball comes out high. Strong and accurate arm. Throws the whole package - slants, crossers, skinny post, swings, check down, and screen passes. Good anticipation and timing in the 3 and 5 step drop pattern. Does a good job of attacking the seams in three deep coverage. The skinny post and seam routes are the only patterns you can observe him throwing the ball through a tight window. Can lay the ball over the linebackers. Accurate throwing to a spot. Can step up and lead his teammates. Best games were against the best opponents. Has a natural feel in the passing game. Good athlete that is a student of the game. Good deceiver. Ball velocity 57 mph.
Pretty much, they are the same type of quarterback. So there's no doubt that Sanchez would be a good fit in this offense. However, the Eagles are very pleased with Sanchez and his performance, and the Rams would have to give a decent draft pick to get this guy. There's no doubt the Rams could afford it, after the RG3 trade and all, and still having a couple of picks available, it just might not be worth paying a high price to win 2 or 3 more games then they would this season.
But now the big question is, does Mark mind getting traded and abandoning his fresh start in Philadelphia? Yes, he does. According to a redzone.com report, Sanchez said that there's "no chance" he would leave Philadelphia. Although he would be working with a coach that got the best football out of him in Saint Louis, the Rams probably won't deal a draft pick for a short term fix that would hate being traded. And the Eagles won't do that to Mark, he is a quality backup in case Nick Foles gets hurt again.
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