There had been a number of reports suggesting the Rams were serious about drafting Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel in the NFL draft, but on Tuesday night the team made their feelings about quarterback Sam Bradford clear.
During a draft party for 2,000 season-ticket holders, Rams coach Jeff Fisher got on a stage right next to Bradford and told the crowd "Sam's our guy." The crowd gave a standing ovation.
Bradford appeared to have put on some upper-body muscle, per the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He also had some strong knowledge about the Rams' plans around their Manziel smokescreen as league sources say he knew all along the team was going to check in on the prospect but not draft him.
Bradford has two years left on his current contract. Last year he threw 14 touchdowns in seven games before tearing his ACL and missing the entire season.