A biography for Teddy Bridgewaterhasn’t been written yet.
“I'm just going to continue focusing on becoming a better football player, attacking the offseason with the mindset of getting stronger and doing everything that I can to show that when the time comes, I'm ready to play football.”
“Embrace the grind because it was once taken from me.”
“I shy away from celebrity status because I don't want to be known as that guy. But I had a chance to partake in the events and the festivities of the Kentucky Derby, and that was a huge honor.”
“Basically, I look at every day as a blessing and a new opportunity.”
“When I was in third grade, I promised my mom that I would get her a pink Cadillac Escalade.”
“I welcome pressure.”
“Each game is important.”
“Prior to the draft I met with the Vikings about four or five times.”
“I feel Teddy Bridgewater is an accurate passer. He's a leader who wants to make everyone else around him better. Someone who's a hard worker, someone who smart with the football and takes care of the football. Someone who competes at a high level on a consistent basis.”
“I'm eager to just get better each and every day.”
“I hate to consider myself a celebrity.”
“As a competitor you want to be out there starting and competing.”
“The comparison to Willie Beamen - that was pretty harsh, but everything happens for a reason and like I said, you can't control it.”
“Been dealing with pressure since I've been playing sports, so that's why I play the position. It's a pressure-packed position and I love it.”
“My faith is strong, my faith is unwavering and my vision is clear.”
“I hope that my story can motivate someone.”
“Approach each day with the same mindset that your opportunity can come within a blink of an eye.”
“I was the face of Louisville, as a freshman.”
“You can't let the game become too big.”
“The greatest feeling is coming away with a victory, seeing all of your hard work in training camp paying off. That's the best feeling.”