Bradford not ruling out playing for Redskins
INDIANAPOLIS--Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford was asked Saturday at the NFL scouting combine about his Native American heritage and whether that would create a dilemma for him if he were to be drafted by the Washington Redskins. Bradford, who is of Cherokee descent, declined to discuss the subject at length, saying: "I'm not going to address that issue." But when a reporter asked him during his media availability if that would prompt him to ask the Redskins not to draft him, Bradford said: "No." Some Native Americans have been critical of the team's nickname, calling it derogatory, and have challenged it in legal proceedings. The Redskins have the fourth overall selection in the NFL draft in April and could be seeking a quarterback. Bradford and Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen are widely regarded as the top two quarterbacks available. Both met with reporters Saturday. Neither is scheduled to participate in the
