Bridgewater likely a FA in 2018

[stuvian]

 

Yes, because Bridgewater spent 5 years as the backup he was drafted to be.

 

TT isn't remotely close to Bridgewater.

 

What the hell are you talking about, old man? It's a Bridgewater thread.

please post a link with video evidence because I haven't seen it

[Augie]

That must have been one NASTY injury!

[Elite Poster]

He is slightly better than EJ Manuel, but on a team with a consistently good D and had AP. He's purely an ESPN sweetheart. I've seen a enough Vikings games to know bills game would hate him.

 

Teddy is not and has never been a run first QB.

 

I know he's black.

He's not a throwing QB either. I'm not the biggest supporter of Tyrod, but Teddy "Checkdowns" Bridgewater couldn't carry his jock to the field. He's just a nice guy that isn't a tire fire so he gets talked up - see Trent Edwards his first two years starting. Edited May 7, 2017 by Elite Poster

[JerseyBills]

What a shame, such a nice kid, one of the very few QB''s I was rooting for to succeed, just a tough break , but this happens to tons of college players every year.

 

At least Teddy got that first contract money.

 

He reminded me of an upgraded Trent Edwards to be honest...

 

Hypothetically, Am I the only one that would take Tyrod over a Healthy Bridgewater?

 

Anyway, I'm certain some teams will take a flier on him if and we'd hen he becomes healthy

[Augie]

What a shame, such a nice kid, one of the very few QB''s I was rooting for to succeed, just a tough break , but this happens to tons of college players every year.

At least Teddy got that first contract money.

He reminded me of an upgraded Trent Edwards to be honest...

Hypothetically, Am I the only one that would take Tyrod over a Healthy Bridgewater?

Anyway, I'm certain some teams will take a flier on him if and we'd hen he becomes healthy

I'll take Tyrod.

 

 

But wish Teddy all the best!

[JerseyBills]

He is slightly better than EJ Manuel, but on a team with a consistently good D and had AP. He's purely an ESPN sweetheart. I've seen a enough Vikings games to know bills game would hate him.

 

He's not a throwing QB either. I'm not the biggest supporter of Tyrod, but Teddy "Checkdowns" Bridgewater couldn't carry his jock to the field. He's just a nice guy that isn't a tire fire so he gets talked up - see Trent Edwards his first two years starting.

Missed this post. Dude I couldn't agree more. Very well said. You put Tyrod on that team for the last two years, and I think they would have had a legit shot at making a deep playoff run.

[Thurman#1]

Vikes aren't going to take up his option for 2018. He'll be a risky backup plan for QB in 2018.

 

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/857225914920423425

 

 

Not taking up his fifth year option and "likely a FA in 2018" are two wildly different things.

 

We're not taking Sammy's fifth year option. If it looks like a good decision, we'll work hard at re-signing him during or after the year.

 

I'll believe Bridgewater is available when I see it.

He is slightly better than EJ Manuel, but on a team with a consistently good D and had AP. He's purely an ESPN sweetheart. I've seen a enough Vikings games to know bills game would hate him.

 

He's not a throwing QB either. I'm not the biggest supporter of Tyrod, but Teddy "Checkdowns" Bridgewater couldn't carry his jock to the field. He's just a nice guy that isn't a tire fire so he gets talked up - see Trent Edwards his first two years starting.

 

 

 

The difference being Bridgewater has been in the league for three years and Tyrod for six. Meaning Tyrod has most likely approached his ceiling and Bridgewater could easily take a huge leap.

 

Last time we saw Bridgewater was his second year. During which his YPA and completion percentage were better than Tyrod's in his sixth year. And his passer rating was very comparable. Also, Teddy in his two years of play has more fourth quarter comebacks and game winning drives than Tyrod in his last two years.

 

I take Bridgewater in a heartbeat, though Tyrod was maybe a bit better last time we saw both of them.

 

Doubt Bridgewater will be available, though.

Edited May 8, 2017 by Thurman#1

[Elite Poster]

 

 

Not taking up his fifth year option and "likely a FA in 2018" are two wildly different things.

 

We're not taking Sammy's fifth year option. If it looks like a good decision, we'll work hard at re-signing him during or after the year.

 

I'll believe Bridgewater is available when I see it.

 

 

 

 

The difference being Bridgewater has been in the league for three years and Tyrod for six. Meaning Tyrod has most likely approached his ceiling and Bridgewater could easily take a huge leap.

 

Last time we saw Bridgewater was his second year. During which his YPA and completion percentage were better than Tyrod's in his sixth year. And his passer rating was very comparable. Also, Teddy in his two years of play has more fourth quarter comebacks and game winning drives than Tyrod in his last two years.

 

I take Bridgewater in a heartbeat, though Tyrod was maybe a bit better last time we saw both of them.

 

Doubt Bridgewater will be available, though.

The "4th quarter comeback" stat makes Mark Sanchez look very good.

[CanadianFan]

Bridgewater has returned to field!

 

@https://twitter.com/Vikings/status/867137902559539200

 

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Hey Teddy! https://t.co/5oYidcHyWQ https://t.co/IxRQgbwuIa

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) https://twitter.com/Vikings/status/867137902559539200

 

Edited May 23, 2017 by CanadianFan

[OldTimeAFLGuy]

That must have been one NASTY injury!

...without quick medical response, he actually could have lost the leg to amputation........thank God he did not.............

[Call_Of_Ktulu]

I would make a move to get AJ McCarron before I gave a injured Bridgewater a chance.

[Sammy Watkins' Rib]

I would make a move to get AJ McCarron before I gave a injured Bridgewater a chance.

 

Yep. Just say no to a QB who's body type is one that nearly had his career completely derailed due to a non-contact injury. Not to mention he was extremely average at best up to that point anyway.

[KGun12TD]

Pass...I'd rather draft a QB. TB might never be back to form and I don't think he's much better than TT.

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

I don't get the bridgewater love. Fewer yards passing, Fewer TDs, more INTs, and fewer rushing yards than tyrod. What am i missing here?

[PromoTheRobot]

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/890347937041133570

 

Probably won't see the field in 2017.

[MAJBobby]

I would actually take a shot on Bridgewater if the Knee checks out.

 

Still doesn't stop me from drafting a QB though

That must have been one NASTY injury!

Yep it was

 

Will Carroll

✔ @injuryexpert

Source confirms tibiofemoral dislocation, ruptured ACL for Bridgewater. "Trainers may have saved his leg and career by quick action."

Will Carroll

✔ @injuryexpert

Tibiofemoral dislocation ... basically, Bridgewater's femur (upper leg) went off the tibia (shin, lower leg.) Yeah.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=tibiofemoral+dislocation&safe=off&rlz=1CAACAG_enUS617US617&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=631&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjg69WZ8OvOAhXEXB4KHTlpAVkQsAQIIg

 

Doctors said Bridgewater didn’t have any nerve or arterial damage, and considering the severe bone displacement associated with the injury, we’re stunned that he avoided such issues.

Remember, this was a non-contact injury, so from the information we have, Bridgewater’s knee essentially exploded just from him running around. Credit is due to the Minnesota trainers, because to go from nearly losing your leg to a long-term prognosis of returning to football is an amazing turnaround.

[major]

I'd like to give him a shot