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By Adam Carlson
The tone of the team
Witnessing a crushing injury like the one to Teddy Bridgewater can be defeating to a team. All year long the franchise has been preparing as if #5 would be behind center controlling the action on the field.
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Now, players will have to change that approach, as Bridgewater’s leadership and infectious attitude have been the inspiration for the offense, and now that will be missing during the season.
It will be interesting to see how the players respond to this situation. If they can move past the situation and focus on football after such a short time from the incident, they could establish a great tone going forward.
Mike Zimmer himself said it best. The sun will rise tomorrow. Sure, the team and fans will miss Teddy Bridgewater, but in the end this team is all about being tough and fighting. Hopefully the team will take this opportunity to play for Bridgewater since they can’t play with him this year.
Next: Vikings game-by-game 2016 season preview
Don’t miss the Minnesota Vikings taking on the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, September 1, 2016. This will be an important game in keeping the winning tradition going and establishing a great tone with the fans and the players following Wednesday’s injury to Teddy Bridgewater.