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Four Reasons Why Sam Bradford's Trade Demand And Holdout Were A Mistake

Sam Bradford’s holdout has come to an end, but not without costs. Here’s why Bradford shouldn’t have demanded a trade.

Quarterback Sam Bradford returned to Eagles camp Monday after a two week holdout in which he demanded a trade from the organization. This occurred shortly after the team traded up to the number two overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft to select quarterback Carson Wentz. Now that Bradford has shown up to work, here is a look at five reasons why his hiatus was a waste of time.

1. There was no market For Bradford.

Even before Bradford signed his two year deal with the Eagles, the free agent market for him was limited.