Theodore Bridgewater: Crystal Ball?

Panthers might be going hard after Watson.

I've never been a Theodore Bridgewater fan.  Nice kid, but I never saw in him what a lot did when he was drafted. Very Sage Rosenfels-esque as a backup

Vikings didn't commit to Teddy. Saints didn't commit to Teddy. And now the Panthers. He's a NFL backup. I mean, I'd like to have the guy as the Viking's backup. But he's not a guy that a franchise can get behind as 'The Man' because he's limited. You have to want more out of your starting QB. 

TB aside, imagine having the time to track who follows who on all the media accounts.

I saw an article, earlier, that explained that Carolina was looking to move on from Teddy due to his "physical limitations".

That's fair, IMO.

I loved Teddy as a player and a leader wish the knee would have let his career develope to its full potential.

@"PSBLAKE" said: I loved Teddy as a player and a leader wish the knee would have let his career develope to its full potential.

@"Waterboy" said:

@"PSBLAKE" said: I loved Teddy as a player and a leader wish the knee would have let his career develope to its full potential.

His knee didn’t limit his potential.  His arm does.

Teddy played well the first half of the season and then completely fell apart. Not sure what the cause was for that, but I'd put the Panthers at the top of the list of teams most likely to land Watson. Not sure what happens to Teddy now, but I sure hope he doesn't end up with the Bears. 

@"MaroonBells" said: Teddy played well the first half of the season and then completely fell apart. Not sure what the cause was for that, but I'd put the Panthers at the top of the list of teams most likely to land Watson. Not sure what happens to Teddy now, but I sure hope he doesn't end up with the Bears. 

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Teddy played well the first half of the season and then completely fell apart. Not sure what the cause was for that, but I'd put the Panthers at the top of the list of teams most likely to land Watson. Not sure what happens to Teddy now, but I sure hope he doesn't end up with the Bears. 

I have a much bigger concern of the Bears landing Watson than Bridgewater...

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Teddy played well the first half of the season and then completely fell apart. Not sure what the cause was for that, but I'd put the Panthers at the top of the list of teams most likely to land Watson. Not sure what happens to Teddy now, but I sure hope he doesn't end up with the Bears. 

I have a much bigger concern of the Bears landing Watson than Bridgewater...

Haven't heard much about the Bears when it comes to Watson speculation. But yeah, that would be worse. 

@"MaroonBells" said: Teddy played well the first half of the season and then completely fell apart. Not sure what the cause was for that, but I'd put the Panthers at the top of the list of teams most likely to land Watson. Not sure what happens to Teddy now, but I sure hope he doesn't end up with the Bears. 

But Teddy is likely a system QB.  I think he was the perfect fit with Zim.  Play smart, don't make mistakes and rely on the running game and the D.  What impressed me with Teddy was that when the reins came off, he played his best.  He put up good stats in the 2 minute drill and at the end of games.  He was kind of the opposite of Kirk, he thrived under pressure.

He wasn't going to be the next watson or mahomes, but he could have been similar to brady/montana.  Smart, efficient and winning.  (I say similar, not exactly like those guys in all their legendary status, so chill)

@"greediron" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Teddy played well the first half of the season and then completely fell apart. Not sure what the cause was for that, but I'd put the Panthers at the top of the list of teams most likely to land Watson. Not sure what happens to Teddy now, but I sure hope he doesn't end up with the Bears. 

As I didn't watch any games, this is speculation, but that sounds like opponents getting film and recognized the limitations.  Now one could say the limitation could have been partly the offense, the coach and the QB.

But Teddy is likely a system QB.  I think he was the perfect fit with Zim.  Play smart, don't make mistakes and rely on the running game and the D.  What impressed me with Teddy was that when the reins came off, he played his best.  He put up good stats in the 2 minute drill and at the end of games.  He was kind of the opposite of Kirk, he thrived under pressure.

He wasn't going to be the next watson or mahomes, but he could have been similar to brady/montana.  Smart, efficient and winning.  (I say similar, not exactly like those guys in all their legendary status, so chill)

I almost forgot Bridgewater threw 12 and 9 INTs his first 2 seasons (with only 14 TDs per year). It's amazing that Zimmer, famous for hating turnovers, was tolerant of that ratio. But it's more amazing that anyone still burns a candle for a QB who has barely averaged 1 TD pass per start.

I really think money is THE factor for many people's attitude about quarterbacks - even when they won't admit it. Cousins' contract doomed him to be disliked by those fans. The same people constantly brought up statistics about Sam Bradford's lifetime earnings with great anger, and it's probably the same people constantly citing Tom Brady giving the Patriots "a bargain". Bridgewater, meanwhile, was on a rookie contract and buying a house for his mom, etc. I know, a big salary can tip the salary cap to prevent signing other players, but I also think some of the attitude is just plain old wealth resentment.

@"Jor-El" said: I almost forgot Bridgewater threw 12 and 9 INTs his first 2 seasons (with only 14 TDs per year). It's amazing that Zimmer, famous for hating turnovers, was tolerant of that ratio. But it's more amazing that anyone still burns a candle for a QB who has barely averaged 1 TD pass per start.

I really think money is THE factor for many people's attitude about quarterbacks - even when they won't admit it. Cousins' contract doomed him to be disliked by those fans. The same people constantly brought up statistics about Sam Bradford's lifetime earnings with great anger, and it's probably the same people constantly citing Tom Brady giving the Patriots "a bargain". Bridgewater, meanwhile, was on a rookie contract and buying a house for his mom, etc. I know, a big salary can tip the salary cap to prevent signing other players, but I also think some of the attitude is just plain old wealth resentment.

@"Waterboy" said:

@"greediron" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Teddy played well the first half of the season and then completely fell apart. Not sure what the cause was for that, but I'd put the Panthers at the top of the list of teams most likely to land Watson. Not sure what happens to Teddy now, but I sure hope he doesn't end up with the Bears. 

As I didn't watch any games, this is speculation, but that sounds like opponents getting film and recognized the limitations.  Now one could say the limitation could have been partly the offense, the coach and the QB.

But Teddy is likely a system QB.  I think he was the perfect fit with Zim.  Play smart, don't make mistakes and rely on the running game and the D.  What impressed me with Teddy was that when the reins came off, he played his best.  He put up good stats in the 2 minute drill and at the end of games.  He was kind of the opposite of Kirk, he thrived under pressure.

He wasn't going to be the next watson or mahomes, but he could have been similar to brady/montana.  Smart, efficient and winning.  (I say similar, not exactly like those guys in all their legendary status, so chill)

Umm, no.....  I'd take Kirk every day of the week over Teddy.  Teddy = purely a system qb.  Kirk a top 10 QB, but not elite.  Dollar wise, Teddy did fine.  Overall performance has never been at Kirk's level.  Do you see 4,000 yards or 30 TD's anywhere on this list?

Year	Team	CMP%	YDS	TD	INT	Rating
2020	Saints	60.9	118	1	1	70.6
2017	Vikings	0.0	0	0	1	0.0
2015	Vikings	65.3	3,231	14	9	88.7
2014	Vikings	64.4	2,919	14	12	85.2
Career		66.5	11,385	53	36	89.5

@"greediron" said:

@"Waterboy" said:

@"greediron" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Teddy played well the first half of the season and then completely fell apart. Not sure what the cause was for that, but I'd put the Panthers at the top of the list of teams most likely to land Watson. Not sure what happens to Teddy now, but I sure hope he doesn't end up with the Bears. 

As I didn't watch any games, this is speculation, but that sounds like opponents getting film and recognized the limitations.  Now one could say the limitation could have been partly the offense, the coach and the QB.

But Teddy is likely a system QB.  I think he was the perfect fit with Zim.  Play smart, don't make mistakes and rely on the running game and the D.  What impressed me with Teddy was that when the reins came off, he played his best.  He put up good stats in the 2 minute drill and at the end of games.  He was kind of the opposite of Kirk, he thrived under pressure.

He wasn't going to be the next watson or mahomes, but he could have been similar to brady/montana.  Smart, efficient and winning.  (I say similar, not exactly like those guys in all their legendary status, so chill)

Umm, no.....  I'd take Kirk every day of the week over Teddy.  Teddy = purely a system qb.  Kirk a top 10 QB, but not elite.  Dollar wise, Teddy did fine.  Overall performance has never been at Kirk's level.  Do you see 4,000 yards or 30 TD's anywhere on this list?

Year	Team	CMP%	YDS	TD	INT	Rating
2020	Saints	60.9	118	1	1	70.6
2017	Vikings	0.0	0	0	1	0.0
2015	Vikings	65.3	3,231	14	9	88.7
2014	Vikings	64.4	2,919	14	12	85.2
Career		66.5	11,385	53	36	89.5

"He was kind of the opposite of Kirk, he thrived under pressure." 

Kirk puts up big numbers, he is a better QB.  But my point is, Teddy thrived under pressure.  Kirk, not so much.

@"StickyBun" said:

@"Waterboy" said:

@"PSBLAKE" said: I loved Teddy as a player and a leader wish the knee would have let his career develope to its full potential.

His knee didn’t limit his potential.  His arm does.

Agreed, some here act like he was a completely different player before the injury. Looks like the same guy as always.