Teddy Bridgewater’s time with the Denver Broncos didn’t go exactly to plan, as Bridgewater went 7-7 as a starter before missing the final three games of the year with his second concussion of the season.
Bridewater became a free agent this spring and Denver opted not to re-sign him. The Broncos also moved on from Drew Lock, sending him the Seattle Seahawks as part of a blockbuster trade to acquire star QB Russell Wilson.
Bridgewater and Lock unceremoniously left Denver, but Bridgewater has no hard feelings toward Denver. He signed a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins last week.
“This business, man, it’s been great to me,” Bridgewater said during his introductory press conference with the Dolphins on Monday. “It’s opened doors for me. It’s given me opportunity after opportunity. That’s what Denver did for me. They gave me a chance to continue to grow in this league and I’m appreciative that they traded for me from Carolina. Last year was great just to be a part of that organization, have an impact in the ways that I may have had. With the trade, I’m happy for them.
“I think George [Paton] and I have a great relationship. From him trading Von Miller and Von winning a Super Bowl. I texted George like, ‘Hey man, what you did for Von and his career, I’ve got mad respect for you.’ The trade for Russell, I’m happy for those guys, especially those receivers there. They get to continue to grow in this league and I wish them nothing but the best.”
An all-around classy response from Bridgewater, which is nothing new for the veteran quarterback. He wasn’t the long-term answer at QB for the Broncos, but Bridgewater should be remembered well by fans.
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