The pope is coming to Philadelphia so this gave the Eagle's fans a great idea.

The Eagle's fan base has started a Change.org petition for the sole purpose of getting the pope to bless Sam Bradford's knees. This is beyond odd but then again who wouldn't if they had the opportunity to be blessed or bless your favorite or most valuable player with some transcendent football skills. The petition reads;

The Pope is coming to Philly! Our city! With this Eagles season coming up, a lot of our Super Bowl hopes rely on Sam Bradford's knees staying healthy. So, with one of the most religious representatives in the world visiting our wonderful place we call home, how about we get him to bless Bradford's knees during his visit to Philly! This town deserves a Super Bowl, and a healthy Bradford is the only way we will have a parade down Broad Street! Please sign this petition and Go Eagles and Welcome to Philly, Pope Francis!!!!

Bradford has been sidelined by several serious knee injuries the past few seasons and one more could effectively end his career. Bradford has taken all first team reps in camp thus far and has shown no signs of fatigue or injury. You would have thought just to be on the safe side they would have included blessing Tim Tebow's arm and/or Mark Sanchez's brain.