Best plays from Teddy Bridgewater's first start with Saints | Week 17
New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater throws for over 100 yards and a touchdown in a 33-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 17 of 2018.
www.nfl.comBy Kevin Patra | NFL.com Analyst | NFL.com
Teddy Bridgewater eschewed a chance to compete for a starting gig on a new team and decided to carry Drew Brees' bag for at least one more season.
Instead of signing with Miami where he might have competed with a younger QB in a rebuilding program, Bridgewater decided to re-re-up with the New Orleans Saints where he will act as insurance to a Super Bowl-contender.
Bridgewater told Luke Johnson of The Times-Picayune during minicamp that returning to the Saints affords him the chance to improve. T, Alabama: Don't dismiss Williams' chances of finishing as the No. 1 overall player on most boards after the Alabama standout shocked the NFL scouting community with a sensational showing on the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium. The 6-foot-3, 303-pound defensive tackle has a rare combination of size, speed, strength and power, as evidenced by his effort throughout his workout. Considering his high-quality tape and nasty on-field demeanor, Williams is making a strong push to be the first player selected on draft night. ...
"This is the best opportunity for me to grow as a player," Bridgewater said.
There are few opportunities in football as good as learning under the tutelage of Sean Payton and Drew Brees in terms of knowledge gained and image rehab.
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