Teddy Bridgewater

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... No. 1 scoring defense - despite giving up only 15.6 points per game - but Shanahan thinks the criticism is ridiculous. "That blows my mind that people would be doing that," Shanahan said. "It's the best defense that we've seen in the NFL this year. The numbers show it.". The Falcons' offense, led by MVP frontrunner Matt Ryan, averaged 33.8 points during the regular season and in the playoffs scored 36 and 44 points in dominating wins over the Seahawks and Green Bay Packers. - - -. Dallas Cowboys defensive ends Demarcus Lawrence and Tyrone Crawford underwent surgeries, coach Jason Garrett told reporters. Lawrence had back surgery for the second consecutive offseason. Crawford underwent surgery on his right shoulder. No timetable was given for their returns. Lawrence dealt with back issues most of the season. He played in just nine games, missing three due to injury and sitting out the first four while serving a suspension for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. Crawford injured his rotator cuff in the second game of the season ...

No Timetable On Bridgewater's Return

... to be determined. Brace Hemmelgarn/USA TODAY Sports. Bridgewater, 24, was injured during a non-contact drill at practice on Aug. 30, ending his 2016 season. He was entering his third season in the NFL, and the Vikings were counting on him to take major steps forward after a promising start to his career. Sam Bradford joined the team in a trade Sept. 3 with the Philadelphia Eagles and threw for a career-high 3,877 yards this season, finishing with 20 touchdowns against 5 interceptions. Zimmer said at his season-ending news conference this month that Bradford "has earned the right to be the starting quarterback" after setting an NFL single-season record with a 71.6 completion percentage. Zimmer would not say Thursday whether Bridgewater would be ready for the start of the season. "Teddy, I would never bet against this guy," Zimmer said. "He's got a smile on his face, ...

Vikings Can Contend For Super Bowl If They Answer Key Questions

... be able to be more effective. Teddy Bridgewater will try to work back from a catastrophic left knee injury to show he can still be in the Vikings' plans, but it's difficult to expect he'll be ready to start the season. Realistic ways the Vikings can improve their chances to contend for a Super Bowl. 1. Fix the offensive line: The tackle position, where T. J. Clemmings started on the left side almost by default, needs an overhaul, though the Vikings will have to do it in a thin free-agent market and without a first-round pick. Left tackle Matt Kalil , who went to injured reserve with a torn labrum in his hip, could come back instead of going to free agency. 2. Determine how to improve the run game: The Vikings were last in the league in rushing in 2016. How much of that was the offensive line, and how much of it was Peterson missing 13 games? That will be one of the questions that faces the Vikings this spring. A deep running-back draft could provide some younger options if the Vikings move on from Peterson, particularly if they're in search of a running back who can catch passes in Shurmur's offense. 3. ...

Mike Zimmer Hints Sam Bradford, Not Teddy Bridgewater, Will Be Vikings' 2017 Starter

... 2017. Does that say more about the health of Teddy Bridgewater, who shredded his knee in August, than it does about Bradford? Perhaps it’s as much to do with the price the Vikings paid to land him. Mike Zimmer hinted that Sam Bradford could be the Minnesota Vikings’ starting QB in 2017. (AP). The Vikings missed the playoffs after a 5-0 start, which is hard to do, and it’s hard to pin all their issues on Bradford. After all, from a statistical perspective , especially with his short-area accuracy and preventing turnovers, he did a lot of good things. But it’s telling that Zimmer has thrown some strong support behind Bradford in what can be called an incomplete season for a limited Vikings offense that ranked 28 th in total yards, yards per play and red-zone percentage, and 23 rd in points per game. Not all of that was on Bradford. His accuracy and interception rate were exceptional. His ability to finish drives was not. In 2015, the Bridgewater-led offense averaged 1.9 touchdowns per game and 7.2 yards per pass attempt. Those same numbers under Bradford in 2016 were 1.8 and 7.0, respectively. Granted, the offensive line and run game were huge issues ...

Rating All 32 Nfl Teams Going Into 2017

... (0:55). Kyle Rudolph is excited for the competition between Sam Bradford and Teddy Bridgewater and thinks it's good to have two quarterbacks who can start on the roster. (0:55). ESPN Insider NFL columnist and blogger. Covered the NFL since 1998. Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee. Hall of Fame general manager Ron Wolf advocated drafting quarterbacks whether or not teams had obvious needs at the position. Wolf's Green Bay Packers drafted seven of them during his 1991-2001 run as their GM, all while Brett Favre was clearly the team's franchise quarterback. No other team drafted more during that span. Editor's Picks. Overhaul rankings: NFL teams set for a rebuild. The Packers could look much different in 2017 because of several free agents, including Eddie Lacy, Jared Cook and T. J. Lang. Which other teams will look different next year. While every NFL team might follow Wolf's lead in a perfect offseason, some find themselves in more desperate QB straits than others - just as Wolf did in 1991, when he put his job ...

Vikings' Bridgewater Could Miss 2017 Nfl Season

... Carolina Panthers defensive co-ordinator Sean Mc Dermott as their new head coach, interim boss Anthony Lynn was thought to be the favourite. Even though Lynn did pretty well for himself by landing the Los Angeles Chargers job in sunny California, he thought the Bills were the easiest team to get back on the right track. “To me, that was the best place for me to be because I knew the personnel, I knew all the people I was working with and I think that was the quickest turnaround,” Lynn told the Buffalo News. Meanwhile, Bills running back Le Sean Mc Coy likes the Mc Dermott hire. The pair spent two seasons together in Philadelphia when Mc Dermott was the Eagles’ defensive co-ordinator. “He’s tough, he’s honest and he’s fair,” Mc Coy told the NFL Network. “I think he’s the right guy for the job. The guys in Buffalo, we need somebody we can believe in and trust. And not to say anything bad about Rex because I love Rex. I was actually behind ...

As Vikings Move Forward With Sam Bradford, Teddy Bridgewater's Future Remains Cloudy

... dislocated his left knee and tore his ACL. They will head into 2017 with Bradford as their starter and Pat Shurmur - Bradford's coordinator in both St. Louis and Philadelphia - leading their offense. For Bridgewater - an incredibly popular and likable player with both teammates and coaches - there are, at least for the moment, only well wishes for a smooth rehab. "Right now, all I’m worried about is Teddy getting better," coach Mike Zimmer said last week. "He comes in here every single day, busts his rear end and I just want him to get better right now, and so we’ll worry about those things later. "But Sam has done remarkable, the things he’s done this year with all the things that he’s had to do.”. Coming off a dislocated left knee and torn ACL, Teddy Bridgewater's role for the Vikings in 2017 is yet to be determined. Brace Hemmelgarn/USA TODAY Sports. Bridgewater is under contract at $2.18 million for the 2017 season, and the Vikings will have to make a decision on his fifth-year option in May. It seems likely they will exercise the option, even though it ...

Vikings To Pick Up Teddy Bridgewater’s Option

... in giving him extra year needed. There is no need to rush him or make unwarranted expectations. His condition will be monitored throughout the offseason and the Vikings should have an idea of where he’s at come time for training camp. It seems the Vikings made the right decision back in 2014 when they drafted Bridgewater. They traded up into the first round, allowing said fifth year option to be in play if they choose. That effort is paying off now, at least buying more time. Teddy is expected to make a full recovery but some have doubted if he’ll return to full playing form. Chances are, once Bridgewater is healthy enough to compete he will be able to do the same things as before. He should still be able to have enough speed and agility to make cuts and move around in the pocket. As for his throwing accuracy, that won’t be in question. Before injury, Bridgewater was one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the NFL. Knowing his work ethic, he will only be improved. Critics would ...

Teddy Bridgewater Tabbed For Courage Award

... Anthony Barr was added to the Pro Bowl roster Monday, taking the place of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley Jr., who is headed to the Super Bowl. Barr will be the Vikings’ sixth Pro Bowl representative. Statistically, Barr’s 2016 season was the worst of his three-year career. He had a career-low 37 solo tackles, two sacks and one forced. Vikings promote Kevin Stefanski to QB coach, hire two others. January 20, 2017, 8:06 pm. To replace former quarterbacks coach Scott Turner, the Vikings are promoting longtime assistant Kevin Stefanski to his fifth role in 12 years with the team. Stefanski was one of four offensive coaching changes the Vikings announced Friday. They also hired UCLA offensive coordinator Kennedy Polamalu to replace Stefanski as running backs coach and formalized their addition of Clancy Barone as. Vikings’ Adrian Peterson considering Giants, Bucs, Texans. January 19, 2017, 2:17 pm. Nearly everyone has questioned whether Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who will be 32 in March, is worth the $18 million salary he’s due in 2017. The Loop’s NFL Picks: Conference championships. January 18, 2017, 6:26 pm. Every ...