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Teddy Bridgewater: Projected Stats for Upcoming Season

By Paul Bellesen

Jan 28, 2016; Kahuku, HI, USA; Team Irvin quarterback Teddy Bridgewater of the Minnesota Vikings (5) throws a pass during practice for the 2016 Pro Bowl at the Turtle Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2016; Kahuku, HI, USA; Team Irvin quarterback Teddy Bridgewater of the Minnesota Vikings (5) throws a pass during practice for the 2016 Pro Bowl at the Turtle Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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With the heavy lifting done in the offseason, Bleacher Report has predicted Teddy Bridgewater’s upcoming season stats.

Coming into his third year, Teddy Bridgewater is expected to take another step forward in his development. Ian Wharton, of Bleacher Report, put together his projections for the stats of each starting quarterback in the NFL for the upcoming season. Here is what he had to say about Bridgewater.

"Passing Projection: 66 CMP%, 3,700 YDS, 21 TD, 11 INTAfter being surrounded by Adrian Peterson and numerous receivers who had little business being on an NFL roster in 2015, this is the year when Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater will have the chance to prove himself as a franchise player. That’s because the Vikings finally prioritized building around Bridgewater this offseason. This offensive line and receiving group were massively upgraded in the draft and free agency.Bridgewater could never get comfortable as a passer in his first two seasons, and his mediocre statistics reflect that. If it wasn’t the offensive line crumbling within seconds, his receivers were blanketed or would drop possible receptions. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman invested in two offensive linemen in free agency and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft.Bridgewater has the intangibles that teams love at the position. He’s calm, accurate and consistent in the pocket. He’ll take a big step statistically this season as he capitalizes on his new playmaker and blocking."

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I agree with this completely.  The Vikings coaching staff mentioned that they would like to see Bridgewater “open it up more” and “take more chances” in 2016. I think with the additions on the offensive line and a first round wide receiver in Treadwell, Bridgewater will have plenty of help and more opportunities. He has been more of a game manager through his career so far, though that is what the team has asked of him. He didn’t take big risks and help on to the ball, and the defense won games. This season will be a big one for the Vikings and Bridgewater.

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