Post by whoskmoon on Jan 31, 2024 15:36:51 GMT -6
Teddy Bridgewater plans to retire after playing just three snaps in Detroit, all for kneel-downs in a blowout win against Carolina.
Don’t get confused. He’s still been worth every penny, and the Lions’ investment will continue to pay dividends well beyond the quarterback’s playing career.
Bridgewater is a 10-year veteran who played a critical support role for Jared Goff during the march to the NFC Championship game. He also walked through the doors of Allen Park determined to develop the young players around him -- to pay forward his NFL gift and experience before walking way -- and has played an instrumental role in the strides taken by young players like receiver Jameson Williams and quarterback Hendon Hooker.
Now he’s headed for retirement, but the work will continue anyway -- including welcoming Hooker into his Miami home to help prepare the young quarterback to succeed him as QB2 in Detroit.
“I’ve got my own place, but I will go down there and stay with Teddy this time, really hang out with Teddy and his family,” Hooker told MLive this week. “He’s really kind of brought me into his circle, and it’s a blessing. I’ll be down there a lot. I’m eager to go down there and hang out with him, and Maurice Alexander, ‘Hard Time,’ he’ll be down there too.”
Don’t get confused. He’s still been worth every penny, and the Lions’ investment will continue to pay dividends well beyond the quarterback’s playing career.
Bridgewater is a 10-year veteran who played a critical support role for Jared Goff during the march to the NFC Championship game. He also walked through the doors of Allen Park determined to develop the young players around him -- to pay forward his NFL gift and experience before walking way -- and has played an instrumental role in the strides taken by young players like receiver Jameson Williams and quarterback Hendon Hooker.
Now he’s headed for retirement, but the work will continue anyway -- including welcoming Hooker into his Miami home to help prepare the young quarterback to succeed him as QB2 in Detroit.
“I’ve got my own place, but I will go down there and stay with Teddy this time, really hang out with Teddy and his family,” Hooker told MLive this week. “He’s really kind of brought me into his circle, and it’s a blessing. I’ll be down there a lot. I’m eager to go down there and hang out with him, and Maurice Alexander, ‘Hard Time,’ he’ll be down there too.”
“I think really just how to be a pro, honestly,” Hooker said. “That just comes from Teddy. Teddy’s been my mentor this whole year, and I’m going to continue to work with Teddy this offseason. Really just follow him around, take mental notes, little tidbits that the naked eye might not see, or coach might not see. Teddy’s been in those positions where he’s been on the field and in control.
“Just some of the timing (is crazy). He’ll throw the ball super early, and I’m like, ‘No way!’ Then it’ll be right on the money. So some of that timing, footwork, cheat codes and mechanisms to be more efficient at the quarterback position.”
“Just some of the timing (is crazy). He’ll throw the ball super early, and I’m like, ‘No way!’ Then it’ll be right on the money. So some of that timing, footwork, cheat codes and mechanisms to be more efficient at the quarterback position.”
The ideal situation for a young QB. Seems like most vet QBs refuse to actual mentor rookie QBs because they are just hurting themselves if that rookie surpasses them, but Teddy didn't have to worry about that since he was retiring.
... and neither is this Chris guy.