Thread: Bridgewater For A 6th!

I'm really happy with Paton. I think Elway & Co. really made a good choice for GM.

As sad as I am that we won't get a Jaded meltdown over Minshew, I'll settle for a JeudyHamler meltdown if we draft a QB and trade Lock.

This is a great move by Paton. Get a veteran QB who has shown that he can come in as a backup and lead an team to some success. Is Teddy the answer at QB, no, but he is what you want in a backup QB. For a 6th rounder for only 3 mill and no long term commitment, this is great. If both Lock and Teddy flame out next year, then you can bring in your own guy next year (either in FA or in next years draft). I hope Drew takes control of this team and has a great year, but this protects the team in case that doesn't happens.

Can't wait for the draft tomorrow. I don't think we will draft a QB unless it's in the later rounds, but go with the PBA at 9 or trade down if someone wants a QB who falls. Get future capital for next year when we will surely be in the market to upgrade the D (Miller, Jackson, Alexander, Josey, will probably be gone after the season).

This is the problem with Denver in the past. They would sign young players who really didnt have much experience but here with Bridgewater at least you have a guy who has been battle tested.

I respect Bridgewater's game, but I hope Lock beats him out. Solid insurance policy if Lock plays like he did early last season.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

Considering how much this has been talked about for the last 2 weeks...it's about time it got done.

AS far as QB still being an option at 9, I think it's lip service to drive up the value of the pick in the event a good QB is still there and another team wants to trade up for it. Although...wouldn't it be crazy to see Denver draft a QB and turn around and trade Lock.

There is some speculation out there. Makes the Bison more legitimate option all of a sudden

LOL:

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Absolutely. Basically taking a free flier on a guy who can push Lock and potentially give us some decent play if needed. Although I am a little sad I won't get to see a Jaded meltdown over Minshew now.

it's a real missed opportunity. . .

Ima keep it 100 (as the kids these days say)...

I didn’t want Bridgewater at all. In the 3 or 4 Carolina games I watched a part of last year (the only one I finished was the Denver game because watching Teddy is like watching paint dry) I saw a QB that absolutely refused to throw past the sticks on 3rd down and seemed extremely timid and not really in command of that offense. He looked like the backup and not the starter.

Now, in saying all that, I can’t be mad at Paton for making this move at all. A 6th round pick and $3 mil per year for Bridgewater? Paton basically took the Carolina GM to the woodshed and in the process saved us from having to pay Teddy $10 mil to sign him after he was cut.

Welcome to Denver, Teddy. I hope you never have to see the field!

Originally Posted by HORSEPOWER 56

Ima keep it 100 (as the kids these days say)...

I didn’t want Bridgewater at all. In the 3 or 4 Carolina games I watched a part of last year (the only one I finished was the Denver game because watching Teddy is like watching paint dry) I saw a QB that absolutely refused to throw past the sticks on 3rd down and seemed extremely timid and not really in command of that offense. He looked like the backup and not the starter.

Now, in saying all that, I can’t be mad at Paton for making this move at all. A 6th round pick and $3 mil per year for Bridgewater? Paton basically took the Carolina GM to the woodshed and in the process saved us from having to pay Teddy $10 mil to sign him after he was cut.

Welcome to Denver, Teddy. I hope you never have to see the field!

Agree. Teddy at $17 million and Teddy at $3 million are two wildly different things. He's being paid backup money and has both starting experience and experience Shurmur's offense - call it a win.

Originally Posted by HORSEPOWER 56

Ima keep it 100 (as the kids these days say)...

I didn’t want Bridgewater at all. In the 3 or 4 Carolina games I watched a part of last year (the only one I finished was the Denver game because watching Teddy is like watching paint dry) I saw a QB that absolutely refused to throw past the sticks on 3rd down and seemed extremely timid and not really in command of that offense. He looked like the backup and not the starter.

Now, in saying all that, I can’t be mad at Paton for making this move at all. A 6th round pick and $3 mil per year for Bridgewater? Paton basically took the Carolina GM to the woodshed and in the process saved us from having to pay Teddy $10 mil to sign him after he was cut.

Welcome to Denver, Teddy. I hope you never have to see the field!

I'm always baffled at how many QB's throw short on 3rd down. That being said, Bridgewater STILL outperformed Lock last year...on a worse team...with arguably less talent. I think he brings enough experience and success to let Lock know that he needs to show something...FAST.

Interesting tidbit about Carolina. They still haven't picked up 5th year option on Darnold. Waiting to see who drops to 8?

Originally Posted by UnderArmour

I respect Bridgewater's game, but I hope Lock beats him out. Solid insurance policy if Lock plays like he did early last season.

Agree, and Lock would have been fine all of last season if not for dropped passes, fumbles, catches not made which should have been made, penalties wiping out made first downs, etc.