... is a promising ballplayer. He’s also, obviously, a potential bust. On the eve of the 2010 NFL Draft, the former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback stands poised to redeem the St. Louis Rams from suffering and defeat—which would be better news if standing poised weren’t so far removed from actually doing the job.

Optimism means believing that things will probably work out for the best.

Honesty, on the other hand, means admitting that they just as probably won’t.

I’m not suggesting that Bradford doesn’t have the makings of a great pro. His college performance speaks for itself, and his pre-draft workouts have allayed concerns about the health of his shoulder. But a healthy throwing arm hardly aug...

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