Rams quarterback Sam Bradford rarely threatened defenses deep in his first three seasons, finishing 30th (5.95), 32nd (6.06) and 26th (6.72) in yards per attempt, according to ESPN.com. If the preseason is any indication, Bradford will use his improved receiving corps -- including Jared Cook, Tavon Austin and Chris Givens -- to go vertical a lot more often.
Among projected starters, Bradford tied for second this preseason in yards per attempt at 10.2. "What will happen in the regular season remains to be seen, but there are certainly signs that the offense is indeed moving in the direction of one that will be more aggressive and take more chances," the report said.