Uninspiring Teddy Bridgewater
November 24th, 2025
What a rough Sunday night it was for the Kyle Trask faithful.
Baker Mayfield left the game at halftime with a messed up non-throwing shoulder and in came veteran Teddy Bridgewater at quarterback. Trask, the Bucs 2021 second-round pick, was cut this summer and sits on the Falcons practice squad.
Bridgewater, 33, the former first-round draft pick and Pro Bowl QB, hadn’t played meaningful snaps since the 2022 season with the Dolphins.
Joe was somewhat flabbergasted that Bridgewater showed little fire or excitement in his 30 minutes of work against the Rams. Joe didn’t detect leadership, and Joe was not alone.
Astute NFL analyst Chris Long, the retired Rams and Patriots defensive end, took a shot at Bridgewater on his Green Light podcast today.
“And then we got Teddy Bridgewater, who’s like a fever dream. Like, ‘What am I doing out on an NFL field, bro, trying to convert on third down?” Long said.
Long got no pushback from his co-hosts, former NFL defensive linemen Nate Collins and Beau Allen, the ex-Buccaneer.
Obviously, Bridgewater was inserted into a miserable situation. But he sure didn’t look hungry.
Hopefully, Mayfield’s ailing shoulder is nothing serious.
November 24th, 2025 at 6:13 pm
Trade for Trask ?
November 24th, 2025 at 6:22 pm
I think we all know what’s going to happen here with Bridgewater and Trask
November 24th, 2025 at 6:25 pm
He had NO desire to be out there and it showed. He just felt compelled because we’re paying him. Another terrible signing.
November 24th, 2025 at 6:26 pm
We can pick him off their practice squad and elevate him and cut Bridgewater who has no business on an NFL field and who had 1 highlight this year and that was a hospital ball to McMillan.
November 24th, 2025 at 6:27 pm
And yet, he had better numbers than Mayfield. Trask would have more desire and spunk but he’d be far worse!
November 24th, 2025 at 6:27 pm
Some people actually think this guy is going to get better going against the Bucs defense in practice. Oh boy. Must win game this Sunday. Imagine if Teddy is the starting QB when Jmac comes back…
November 24th, 2025 at 6:28 pm
would rather have JAMEIS
November 24th, 2025 at 6:32 pm
He looked like a UPS driver that was pulled out of the crowd to play QB.
What an absolute joke to have him backing up Mayfield.
Only the Bucs would do something this irresponsible.
It totally fits with Toad Bowels loser mentality.
Fire Bowles now!!!
November 24th, 2025 at 6:33 pm
He looks like Predator with no predatory skills left
November 24th, 2025 at 6:35 pm
Bridgewater is just there to collect a paycheck. This is almost as good as Joe admitting that Trask would be better as the backup. It’s ok , you can say you were wrong.
November 24th, 2025 at 6:38 pm
It was a circus and Bridgewater was just another one of the clowns. The ringmaster needs to be canned.
November 24th, 2025 at 6:39 pm
What was Teddy’s deal? I’ve never seen him play that bad in his whole career. He isn’t notorious for this type of horrid play.
November 24th, 2025 at 6:40 pm
Bridgewater looked like he wanted no part of the Rams pass rush. He didn’t like the smoke.
November 24th, 2025 at 6:40 pm
He looks like he’s JZ’s sister.
November 24th, 2025 at 6:41 pm
If anything, Todd is loyal to a fault, expect Teddy to get his chance to shine on Todd’s amazing season. So no I don’t think Todd and his BFF Jason can keep the Titanic mess they’ve created from hitting rock bottom.
November 24th, 2025 at 6:41 pm
Teddy is Grizzard’s guy from Miami. Fire both Bowles and Grizzard, they are way over their heads.
November 24th, 2025 at 7:09 pm
A lot of these vets will gladly accept a check but have little interest in earning it. Bridgewater sat out of football for two years, what exactly they think he brings to the table at this point is perplexing. If he had anything in the tank some team would have offered him a nice chunk of money to mentor a young QB. Fields got $20 million per year and he’s trash. Bridgewater is out there going through the motions hoping he’ll never have to see the field. I’d honestly rather have Winston as the backup, he at least comes to compete and put something on tape.
November 24th, 2025 at 7:09 pm
Teddy was more than serviceable once upon a time…but that was years ago.
He’s even said publicly that he rather be coaching his high school kids ( before he was suspended/booted for buying meals and other minor stuff ). It’s almost as if Bowles and/or Licht talked him into it. A reluctant NFL player is a player who’s gonna get hurt/destroyed.
November 24th, 2025 at 7:11 pm
When the tv-coverage cut to him while Good Ole Bake was inside the medical tent, Old Teddy looked SCARED SHEETLESS. That look on his face showed total FEAR. I thought it looked like-it anyway… But, maybe that’s just how he is!? Idk… I literally watched about EVERY single-one of his games while at Louisville, but I don’t ever remember him being like THAT, at all!? I never remember him having an ‘ultra-high’ motor and being a HUGE “rah-rah” guy, or anything like that, but I sure NEVER remember seeing him ‘look-like’ THAT before. He acted as if HE couldn’t give a care less. It’s such a shame.
November 24th, 2025 at 7:14 pm
I was a little uninspired by the Bridgewater signing to begin with by the Trask trials had the end. Bridgewater clearly didn’t want to be on the field once he saw the speed of the game. His time has passed, he may give great help in film study but the field of play has passed him by.
November 24th, 2025 at 7:16 pm
Turns out the backup QB needs to be able to play.
WHAT A JOKE
November 24th, 2025 at 7:17 pm
BOWLES EFFED THE MOB SPITEFULLY AND NOW EVERYONE HAS TO PAY THE PRICE
November 24th, 2025 at 7:18 pm
It really did seem-like the had to talk him to it… I thought the exact same. And, I have no idea for WHY!} Makes no sense whatsoever. Just such a JOKE.
November 24th, 2025 at 7:25 pm
3rd and 2 and Bum Bridgewater literally throws a 1 yard pass. He’s awful, has no business being in the NFL.
Trask is on the Falcons practice squad, Bucs can sign him any time they want – and they should want to do so right this very second. Ballsack is our PS QB and he is not an NFL talent, but he can throw for more than 6 yards (not accurately, just further than) so that right there gives him a step up on Teddy.
November 24th, 2025 at 7:36 pm
OK…I’m looking at this just a bit differently….
Following Mayfield and trying to match enthusiasm is not an easy task.
The game situation meant the Rams defense could tee off on every snap.
As far as the 1 yard pass……we had been doing that all game long, so I don’t fault him for that.
Let’s see how he is after a week with #1 reps and starting vs Ariz…
Let’s hope we don’t get to see that.
November 24th, 2025 at 7:52 pm
” I shouldn’t have taken that edible before the game.”
November 24th, 2025 at 7:55 pm
Go get Jameis. At least he would give an inspiring pregame speech.
November 24th, 2025 at 7:56 pm
The guy has won more games than he’s lost as a starter in the league. I think players will help him and he’s still able to hand it off and protect the ball. Hopefully not need to pass too much. Where I noticed he will have a little trouble is he’s slowed down more than just a little. Doesn’t have the legs he used to have. His arm is still serviceable, his legs not so much.
November 24th, 2025 at 7:56 pm
I read thet Teddy did not even travel with the team and that he got into LA late on Saturday night due to attending a funeral in South Florida. This probably was not a good idea but does kind of explain like it looked like Bowles and Grizzard just went into the stands a grabbed someone to come on down to the field and try to play QB. He looked like he is washed up. Baker will play even if he is 25%, that is how it is. Will this be detrimental? We shall see.
November 24th, 2025 at 7:58 pm
can you all imagine Jameis coming in with this second team offense and lighting it TF UP…? I can…..
November 24th, 2025 at 8:07 pm
There has got to be better options than Bridgewater
November 24th, 2025 at 8:17 pm
Yup like anything about this team was inspiring you could close your eyes and point and hit something that look like trash it all looked bad not going to point at a backup that looked like the entire team played and say well that was the problem all of it is a problem.
November 24th, 2025 at 8:28 pm
Not to mention knocking out J McMillan….what a weird season.
November 24th, 2025 at 8:38 pm
Another excuse the Glazers can use
Not Bowles fault injuries did it
Bowles is NOT A GOOD HC PERIOD NO EXCUSES
HIRE A HEAD COACH
November 24th, 2025 at 8:38 pm
Get ready for some hospital balls if Teddy starts.
November 24th, 2025 at 8:52 pm
Turns out Brady and Spytek were the driving force behind GM improvement and Lichts reverted back to the poor judgment he showed b4 almost getting canned??
November 24th, 2025 at 8:57 pm
Well on my six pack of player props, got for 4 of 6, thanks to Baker.
Stafford passing yards – OVER
Puka yards receiving – OVER
Adams 0.5 TDs – OVER
McCaffrey 3.5 receptions – OVER
Then the L’s…
Baker passing yards – OVER (L)
Godwin receiving yards – OVER (L)
If Baker doesn’t throw behind Godwin on that pass before half-time, I get 5/6 and then injury protection on Baker.
Anywho, lesson is, if any one of the defensive backs are hurt – it means Bowles goes to his cupcake super soft zone, so take the over on passing yards by the opponent. However, if everyone is healthy – just sit it out – because if Bowles doesn’t turtle it, and actually calls an aggressive game – which he only does if all the defensive backs are healthy – the Bucs defense can look competent.
November 24th, 2025 at 9:00 pm
I ‘m not enthused over Bridgewater. I thought the Bucs should have taken Brissett when he was available. We shall see. But Bowles has confidence in him, though.
November 24th, 2025 at 9:04 pm
It’s sad that us fans can see the stupidity and yet the people in the building cannot. Fire Bowles!
November 24th, 2025 at 9:05 pm
Panthers Defense way better than the Bucs. 3 take aways before halftime against the 49ers
November 24th, 2025 at 9:05 pm
Purdy trying to single handedly hand the Panthers a W.
November 24th, 2025 at 9:06 pm
BucsFan81 Says:
November 24th, 2025 at 9:05 pm
Panthers Defense way better than the Bucs. 3 take aways before halftime against the 49ers
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Panthers defense is pretty good – but those turnovers are all on Purdy. He’s had time, not pressured, just making terrible throws.
November 24th, 2025 at 9:19 pm
Look at the shirt he’s wearing under his uniform. Does that look like a QB ready to take snaps in a football game?
November 24th, 2025 at 9:20 pm
Dude floating rainbows…smdh.
Licht sucks again!!!!
November 24th, 2025 at 9:21 pm
Hospital ball Teddy! I am kidding but I think he will be fine. He’s a good QB. Will the protection hold up?
November 24th, 2025 at 9:37 pm
49ers 10-3 at the half. Purdy 3 picks in the 1st half. He’s seeing ghosts for sure. Hope Shanahan has the cajones to put Mac Jones in or I have a bad feeling going into the second half. 49ers defense playing lights out but can they sustain it?
November 24th, 2025 at 9:40 pm
I don’t think Purdy is seeing any ghosts, he’s standing there completely untouched and unpressured and just making terrible passes. If I’m the 49ers, I’m running and if/when I throw, just doing screens and short passes – considering putting Jones in if Purdy still is missing guys. Should be a blow-out right now, and Purdy is the only reason it’s a 7-point game, and not a Rams-Bucs style beatdown.
November 24th, 2025 at 9:47 pm
Rod is right, Purdy is keeping the Panthers in this game, else it would be 24-3 at the half. Bryce Young is simply not playing well either. Niners win and then the Panthers get the Rams, early line is Rams -10. Being a ucs fan I know this is better over-reaction, putting coin on a team that just trounced Bowles and his D but does anyone think Carolina will not get beatten by the Rams, granted their D will not be exposed as bad as Bowles but can Carolina score more than 10 with Bryce Young???? Bucs may back into the division but don’t look now, the ATL beat the Jets and suddenly they are not that far behind Tampa and Carolina and we know Bowles will lose to the ATL on prime time.
November 24th, 2025 at 9:51 pm
Please sit Godwin all game if Teddy starts….PLEASE!