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Contract's Pressure on Bradford

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And now we can make it official: Welcome to St. Louis, Sam Bradford.

After agreeing to a massive six-year, $78 million contract that includes a record $50 million in guaranteed funds, Bradford is more than just a quarterback. He's a one-man boost to the lagging St. Louis economy.

While you're throwing passes, Sam, make sure to throw some of that money around, too. Share the wealth. Save the franchise. And save some local businesses.

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