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131.7Hunter Morrow wrote:The Collective Stat Lines for Cassel/Bridgewater...
28/36 322 Yards 11.5 Yard Average Per Completion 3 Touchdowns 1 Sack For 8 Yards, 314 Net Yards, QB Rating 125+
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Webbfann wrote:Has Teddy taken a real NFL hit yet? Not to take anything away from his performance but I don't think he has. The real test will be how he stands in the pocket after getting his bell rung a couple times.
I'm not concerned about his supposed frailty, I just think you have to get clobbered a few times (I saw that sack, and it was just a vanilla sack not a crunching blow) before you know how he will behave under pressure. From all accounts it didn't faze him in college, so hopefully it faze him in NFL either. But it is just possible he might be a little less cool after some 300 lb thug mugs him a couple times.Texas Vike wrote:
He was sacked against OAK. I don't think his supposed frailty is such an issue as it's made out to be. He has a real knack for sensing and adapting to pressure. I think it's one of his biggest strengths.
That's kinda the point though from I what I've seen of him in college and now this preseason. It's rare that he gets hit because he knows how to read a defense and he gets rid of the ball quickly. Yesterday there was a play in particular where the defense was breathing down his neck and he was as poised as I've seen from a rookie. A lot of vets aren't even that calm under pressure. You can't teach that.Webbfann wrote:Has Teddy taken a real NFL hit yet? Not to take anything away from his performance but I don't think he has. The real test will be how he stands in the pocket after getting his bell rung a couple times.
He was sacked last night and took a couple of hits on blitzes. Nothing like Favre vs NO or anything but he didn't leave untouched either. He's can be pretty elusive too, which should help, the pass to Reisner near the end, a lot of QB's would have been sacked in that situation.Webbfann wrote: I'm not concerned about his supposed frailty, I just think you have to get clobbered a few times (I saw that sack, and it was just a vanilla sack not a crunching blow) before you know how he will behave under pressure. From all accounts it didn't faze him in college, so hopefully it faze him in NFL either. But it is just possible he might be a little less cool after some 300 lb thug mugs him a couple times.
I re-watched the last drive, and the Cardinals sent at least 5 guys (a blitz) every play. I didn't keep exact count, but it seemed 6, 7, and maybe 8 once came on all the other plays. And still Teddy hung in there. No happy feet on that guy. Frankly, I don't care which "string" of defenders is coming at you with 7 - it's going to be tough to get time to pass. If your second string line and second string QB can chew them up with the kind of consistency we saw yesterday, it's cause for celebration.HardcoreVikesFan wrote:Teddy Bridgewater wasn't fazed at all from the pressure last night. I was awed by his ability to continue to hang in under pressure.
Webbfann wrote:Has Teddy taken a real NFL hit yet? Not to take anything away from his performance but I don't think he has. The real test will be how he stands in the pocket after getting his bell rung a couple times.
After that hit he took over the game versus the very favored Florida team.mivsdaily wrote:
I don't know if this qualifies as an NFL hit. The hitter is in the NFL, so it probably does. He didn't come out of the game after this one, and marched down the field for a TD.
Hahaha! that is funny as hellEli wrote:Teddy is spry. I'd be surprised if he tips the scales at much over 200lbs, but he's like a young willow bough: he bends.
C'mon manTodd R wrote: For the most part I agree with you on celebrations but I have to admit I loved the Jared Allen rodeo move and Chris Carters first down celebration. (it turns out he did not just catch touchdowns).
