Sam Bradford is not the quarterback of Chip Kelly’s dreams. Neither, apparently, was Nick Foles, who the Eagles traded to acquire Bradford this offseason. But according to FootballbyFootball.com‘s Matt Chatham, that could actually be a good thing. The way Chatham explains it, most players in the NFL are not the ideal player their team would live to have at that position. Accepting that fact just gives you an empowering advantage. “Contracts give players a sense of security and ‘belonging’ to an organization,” Chatham explains. “But there’s a reason contract terms don’t extend into eternity. When there’s a better opti...
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Everton to splash out to sign Bradford teen
Everton have agreed to sign 15-year-old Bradford City midfielder George Green in a deal that could eventually rise to £2 million. PA PhotosDavid Moyes looks to have won the race to sign George Green • Everton to appeal Rodwell red card Talks took place on Saturday, according to the Telegraph and Argus newspaper in Bradford, and a deal has been agreed that will see Everton pay almost £300,000 upfront plus bonuses based on appearances, new contracts and international appearances. A sell-on clause will also be included. Bradford head of football development Archie Christie said Green, who has also attracted interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers, has the potential to be a leading star. "This is one of the highest deals ever for a 15-year-old from a