Bradford: 'I Think Our Fans Are Great'
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- From a baby to a coward, Sam Bradford was being called every name in the book just a few months ago after requesting a trade. They even named a chicken sandwich after him!
Nevertheless, Bradford has returned to the unpopular and highly scrutinized position of Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback, but he says the fans have been nothing but respectful.
"I think our fans are great," Bradford told Angelo Cataldi and the 94WIP Morning Show on Wednesday. "The support that we received last year was tremendous. From the first game to the last game, they show up, they're loud, they cheer. Obviously when they're not happy they're gonna let us know about that too, but that just means they care. And it's cool to play in front of people like that. But as far as just being out in the community and seeing people, the people here have been great. Everyone is super nice, everyone is been very helpful about recommending restaurants, recommending places to go, things to do. So, I've actually really enjoyed meeting people outside of this building."
Bradford's trade request came after the Eagles decided to move up, twice, in the draft to select QB Carson Wentz with the second overall pick. Cataldi wondered if Bradford -- who turns 29 in November -- was still confident that he can be a successful NFL QB, mentioning pride.
Listen: Sam Bradford on the 94WIP Morning Show
"Pride always comes before the fall, right?" Bradford said. "I think it's one of those things where you just go out -- my approach really for the past couple of years I think I've learned as I've gotten older is you just take it a day at a time and try to get better every day. And if you look back after a months time and you've gotten better every day, you've come a long ways."
Last season under Chip Kelly, the Eagles' offense struggled at times. Bradford says he's excited to play in Doug Pederson's west coast system this season.
"Last year, we gave up a lot of things because we wanted to play fast," Bradford said. "You have to give up negative plays every now and then because, yes the defense is going to call the right defense and you're not going to be able to change your play. But at the same time, we probably gained a big play because the defense wasn't ready."
Do you like the idea that you can audible now?
"Yes, absolutely."
