When talking about quarterbacks with wasted potential due to injury in the last decade, one name that quickly comes to mind is Teddy Bridgewater. The Miami native was destined for greatness right from his high school days when his spectacular dual-threat abilities as a quarterback put him on the national map. While he was initially staying near home, he ultimately decided to switch to the University of Louisville in spite of offers from others like Kansas State and LSU.
Despite starting as a backup, Teddy quickly overtook the starting position of Will Stein in his freshman year. His strong play earned the Big East Rookie of the Year Award. He continued his spectacular play in his sophomore year, earning the Offensive Player of the Year Award in the Big East this time around. However, it was his play in the Sugar Bowl that cemented his place among the elite college quarterbacks. Even though Louisville went into the game as underdogs, his 2 touchdowns led the way to a victory and MVP award for Bridgewater. He continued his strong play in his junior year and capped off his collegiate tenure with an MVP award in the Russell Athletic Bowl.
Apropos of his standing as one of the better quarterbacks in the draft, the Minnesota Vikings traded away a second as well as a fourth-round pick to trade up and choose Bridgewater with the 32nd overall pick. After an explosion onto the scene as a rookie and an even better sophomore campaign, the sky was the ceiling for Teddy. However, injuries derailed his momentum and have led to a lackluster run over the last half-decade for the once primed-for-greatness quarterback. First came a stint with the New Orleans Saints, where he spent the first year as a backup, barely getting snaps in favor of Drew Brees. However, the second year saw the Miami native get some action due to various injuries, resulting in some strong play from Teddy. The next year, Bridgewater enjoyed a renaissance as a member of the much-maligned Carolina Panther as he tallied career highs in completions, yards ( both passing and rushing), and touchdowns. However, he was traded soon after to the Denver Broncos. Since then, Terry has meandered for a stint with the Miami Dolphins as well before signing with the Detroit Lions this past offseason.
What is Teddy Bridgewater’s Height?
Teddy Bridgewater has a recorded height of 6 feet and 2 inches or 1.88 meters. Theodore Edmond Bridgewater Jr. was born on November 10, 1992, in Miami, Florida. With a height perfectly suited for playing the quarterback position, Theodore was destined for greatness. And, for a long time, it seemed like the path for him. Starting from his high school days, all the way through college, Bridgewater was a standout name and was making heads turn at every junction. His move to the pros saw similar results.
Terry showcased his perfectly suited height along with natural instincts right from the get-go. While he was initially a backup, an injury to Matt Cassel promoted him to the starting lineup. Following the promotion, Bridgewater showcased consistent ability with a knack for touchdowns, especially the spectacular ones, as he showcased during an iconic 87-yard touchdown with wide receiver Jarius Wright. All in, he compiled over 3,000 yards of passing and rushing combined while totaling 15 touchdowns. A fan favorite, he was voted the Pepsi Rookie of the Year by the fans while officially making the NFL All-Rookie Team. While there were questions about his size at just 96 kg, Theodore showed no signs of slowing down in his sophomore campaign.
In fact, he one-upped his efforts from the previous year, leading the Vikings to their first division title in half a decade. He finished with even better numbers than his rookie year and even made the Pro Bowl. However, the very next season, Bridgewater suffered an injury that led to a torn ACL in addition to other structural damages. A gruesome recovery period saw Teddy miss most of the 2016 and 2017 seasons, before returning to a standing ovation in Week 15. However, he wasn’t the same player and hasn’t been since.
Ultimately, his small frame made him an injury target and with gruesome injuries piling on, he could never live up to the highs of his first 2 years.
FAQs
A. Teddy Bridgewater joined the Detroit Lions for the 2023 season after a run as a backup in Miami for the Dolphins.
A. Born in November 1992, Teddy Bridgewater will turn 31 years old in a few months. As of August 2023, he is 30.
A. The legend for the two gloves came to be after Bridgewater confirmed that the gloves helped him attain a better grip on the football.
A. Right around the ideal height for a quarterback, Teddy Bridgewater stands at about 6 feet and 2 inches tall.
