Teddy Bridgewater finding his rhythm for the Vikings
By Adam Carlson
Young Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is finding his rhythm entering the final two weeks of the 2015 National Football League season.
Sometimes, it takes quarterbacks a while to adjust to the NFL. While it might be a little premature to say that things have clicked for Minnesota Vikings passer Teddy Bridgewater, there is no denying that the young signal caller has put together an impressive couple weeks of play.
Much of this recent success has to be attributed to offensive coordinator Norv Turner and quarterbacks coach Scott Turner. They have been able to devise game plans to get the ball out of Bridgewater’s hands early and get him comfortable with games early on.
In a recent article on the ESPN website, Bridgewater spoke about how the game got to feel more manageable to him:
"Oct 4, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) talks with Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Scott Turner (left) and wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports“[Norv Turner and quarterbacks coach Scott Turner and I] talk all the time,” Bridgewater said. “I’m a guy who likes to be on the move and I’m all about rhythm, getting going early. You put the tape on, you know, [here] were naked [bootlegs] and things like that getting the ball out quick, and it’s been helping us.”"
While Teddy Bridgewater praises the coaching, head coach Mike Zimmer gives a lot of credit to Bridgewater’s maturity, both as far as age and experience.
"“I think it comes with experience and comes with age, and a little bit of the demeanor of the person, as well,” Zimmer said. “He’s a guy that wants to please all the time. He never wants to ruffle any feathers or anything like that. But he’ll continue to get better at that.”"
Teddy Bridgewater will get another opportunity to show that he can compete at a high level on a regular basis tonight, when the New York Giants visit TCF Bank Stadium on Sunday Night Football.