Bridgewater starts when?

[Purple bruise]

I'm going with Week 4... call me psychic.

Okay, you are psycho

[Purple bruise]

I am stoked to have TB at the helm, what a classy guy
http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/vide ... 688fd25223

[dead_poet]

Talking up Teddy: Vikings players confident in new QB

“We’ve seen him since OTAs and throughout the season so far,” center John Sullivan said. “And he’s been incredibly poised. Obviously it’s a difficult circumstance. It’s never fun to come in as a backup. But he came in, handled it well, led us on some drives. A lot of poise for a rookie. I mean, an incredible amount. … I think we should win every single game we play with him at quarterback.’’

“I feel like he’s ready,” receiver Jarius Wright said. “I played a lot with Teddy in the preseason games, so my confidence in Teddy is 100 percent. His poise, the way he carries himself, he definitely carries himself like a vet.’

“Nothing really flusters him,” Zimmer said of Bridgewater. “He’s always been great in blitz period, two-minute period, all the pressure situations we have him in [in practice]. We’re looking forward to getting him here at home, in front of our fans. I think that situation will help him a little bit. The kid has all the talent in the world. He’s smart, he’s tough, he’s a quick thinker, he’s quick with his feet.’’

“I remember the first preseason game I asked Teddy if he was nervous or not,” Ponder said. “And, of course, he said no. And I thought, he’s just a liar. But this guy doesn’t get nervous. The guy has a ton of poise and played extremely well [Sunday]. And I expect that to continue.”

http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikin ... 09641.html

[PurpleHalo]

Okay, you are psycho

Yeah it was a solid call..............

[Just Me]

You have to give Ponder credit: Whatever his shortcomings may (or may not) be on the field, he is a good leader in that he supports the team, even when it is not in his own self-interests. It has to be hard on him, but he is handling this with class.

[Mothman]

You have to give Ponder credit: Whatever his shortcomings may (or may not) be on the field, he is a good leader in that he supports the team, even when it is not in his own self-interests. It has to be hard on him, but he is handling this with class.

Indeed. I think he's handled what has to be a difficult situation for him personally very well. If he does have to play this year, I hope fans won't start booing him as soon as he takes the field.

As for Bridgewater: I can't wait to see more of him. His talent is evident. I'm hoping he can help to energize the offense.

[dead_poet]

OK, kid. Take the job and don't look back.

@AlbertBreer -- Vikings announce they've placed QB Matt Cassel on injured reserve. So it's Teddy Bridgewater's team now.

[Mothman]

OK, kid. Take the job and don't look back.

Yes, Teddy, become that Super Bowl-winning, elite, franchise QB Vikings fans have been dreaming about since the team joined the league in 1961. Don't worry, there's no pressure...

[Just Me]

Live up to your nickname:

Great
Under
Major
Pressure

[dead_poet]

Live up to your nickname:

Great
Under
Major
Pressure

Teddy Gump?

[Just Me]

Teddy Gump?

Just "GUMP"

More about Teddy's nickname

Bridgewater, a leading Heisman contender, has been called "Gump" since his days in high school at Miami Northwestern. It was a moniker he shared with his backup, E.J. Hilliard, and to them, it was a badge of honor.

More at the link.

[HardcoreVikesFan]

Teddy is going to be starting without his starting RG, HB, and TE. That is well less-than ideal circumstances. However, if anyone can have success with the deck stacked against them, it is Teddy. I cannot wait to see him ball out.