The NFL adores quarterbacks. They arrive at games to find friendly rules, receptive officials and an edible arrangement of chocolate-covered strawberries in the huddle.
The NFL needs quarterbacks. If sports are the best reality show, quarterbacks are "The Bachelor" or the last remaining contestant on "Survivor."
But when Philadelphia's Sam Bradford decided to hold out, if ever briefly, he crossed the line from preferred status to petulant infant. It all went down quickly, and yes, connected directly to the Broncos. The Eagles acquired the second pick in the draft.
They zeroed in on Carson Wentz.