SR predicted that Bridgewater would be put on the practice squad initially so his contract wouldn't be guaranteed as a vested veteran. That didn't happen, which tells you they really like Bridgewater from way back. The minute he was signed the writing was on the wall for Trask. Well, the writing was on the wall when they brought him back for a minimal one year contract.Bowles has spoken highly of Teddy B's intelligence when making pre snap reads and adjusting against defenses. Grizzard feels highly of Teddy B too.
During the offseason, a number of posters suggested the Bucs might find a good veteran QB to be #2. Turns out they found one and he happened to be on a team with the OC previously.
SR predicted that Bridgewater would be put on the practice squad initially so his contract wouldn't be guaranteed as a vested veteran. That didn't happen, which tells you they really like Bridgewater from way back. The minute he was signed the writing was on the wall for Trask. Well, the writing was on the wall when they brought him back for a minimal one year contract.Bowles has spoken highly of Teddy B's intelligence when making pre snap reads and adjusting against defenses. Grizzard feels highly of Teddy B too.
as often is the case:
the minute Baker was signed, most knew it was his job to utterly fumble and lose. No real competition despite coach and GM speak.
very similar, the minute Teddy was signed, it was his job to lose. Even Licht's GM speak was very, "good fucking luck Kyle"
and for my final Kyle Trask prediction, drum roll please, he is out of the NFL by this time next year. I think he may be able to latch onto a team during this season, practice squad most likely but he will not throw a pass in an NFL game this year. He may even be in a training camp in 2026 but ultimately is retired by next September.
i mean seriously what NFL team out there would have this guy as their #2?
Pro Football network did a ranking back in mid August and Trask came it at #32 out of 32; Just ahead of him were guys like Mitchell Trubisky, Tyson Bagent, Mason Rudolf, Davis Mills, and Nick Mullens. Hardly anyone you'd want starting on your team but compare their resumes to Trask and it's easy to see that certain Buc Fans over-rated the shit out of Trask
Trask doesn't have as much stigma as a Matt Jones for example. So Trask can do more in a new setting if he motivates himself. Sam Darnold, Kyle Allen, etc they tend to stick around and they have more warts than Trask. The key for Trask is to show he has mastery of an NFL huddle and offense.
I wonder when Trask gets his settlement from his Shoulder Injury when and if he goes to the Panthers or Jags? I also wonder how serious his shoulder injury really was at this point to know even if he is going to stay. I think he's 27 and still may have a chance in the league but not sure because of Teams playing with the cards close to their chest.
The key for Trask is to show he has mastery of an NFL huddle and offense.
He just needs to be something he's not! Ez
If anyone picks up a backup who’s been in the league this long, with limited actual game experience, it’s more likely a divisional rival looking for a peak at Grizz’s tweaks, on El Serpiente’s tweaks on McVay’s offense.I wonder when Trask gets his settlement from his Shoulder Injury when and if he goes to the Panthers or Jags? I also wonder how serious his shoulder injury really was at this point to know even if he is going to stay. I think he's 27 and still may have a chance in the league but not sure because of Teams playing with the cards close to their chest.
If it were me clearing Kyle from the injury - I’d do it after the Atlanta game.
@white-tiger I totally agree. It doesn't make sense why they waited so long to cut since there were others throughout the years. KT was a fourth finalist in the hunt for the Heisman back in college. Not knowing really the issue leaves too many unanswered questions. I just hate to see him go and really never got to play a game with all the starters and really seeing his talent.
I did some research on Teddy and I hope this isn't an experiment, truly I want the Buc's to succeed but this doesn't feel right also. Here's from my research:
Teddy Bridgewater's devastating knee injury in 2016 had a profound impact on his playing style and career trajectory. Before the injury, he was seen as a promising young quarterback with a bright future. While not a deep-threat passer, he was mobile, accurate, and adept at making plays with his legs.
After the injury, which involved a dislocated knee, a torn ACL, and extensive structural damage, his mobility was significantly reduced. The surgeon who operated on him described the injury as "mangled," and Bridgewater himself has said he almost had to have his leg amputated.
His return to the field was a testament to his dedication and work ethic, but he was no longer the same player. His playing style became more conservative, and he relied even more on his intelligence and quick decision-making. He focused on getting the ball out quickly and accurately on short to intermediate routes, often avoiding plays that required significant scrambling or deep throws that would put stress on his knee.
The injury also shifted the narrative of his career from a potential long-term franchise quarterback to a reliable, high-character backup and a bridge starter. He demonstrated his value in that role with the New Orleans Saints in 2019, where he stepped in for an injured Drew Brees and went 5-0 as a starter, showcasing his ability to manage a game and protect the football.
In essence, the injury forced him to rely less on his athleticism and more on his mental game, transforming him from a quarterback who could make plays with his feet into a quintessential pocket passer.
Hopefully, you never need your QB2, but it’s nice to have one with experience, and can play with a similar dynamic to the starter. A pure pocket back-up, in an offense that’s built for a mobile QB is not ideal. I don’t think a long ball backup QB is a critical need in a McVay-esque offensive base is a necessity. Both back-up QB’s are mobile, both lack long ball, but will be a fit for short-period/emergency deployments.
I’m a lot more comfortable with Teddy B & Bazelak, than Kyle Trask.
@white-tiger I am not a fan of the run and gun QB because of injuries that happen to them. They don't last on the field as long as a pure pocket QB. Brady was the last of the pure pocket QB that lasted. Now I like Baker due to his instinct on when to run and when to throw. I think that sets him apart from the others but in that same breath, time catches up to us all. I want to make sure we keep the OL in tact so that we preserve the QB that we have. The O-line has been our saving grace, which is why Wirts is so important to be in the lineup.
You basically have that with Teddy B, as has been mentioned, since his injury.
Having a run game, as well as a decent TE room, and Mike/Egbuka/CG, takes the pressure off of a QB, to do more than create space. I’d categorize all of our current QB’s as mobile, but I wouldn’t say any are run-and-gunners. So they all fit a certain dynamic. Baker is the only one with any history of being able to take it deep.
They’re insurance pieces, good for us fans as that means they’re building in depth at some critical positions.
Hopefully we never need to talk about Teddy B or Bazelak the rest of the season. But they all fit the offense.
The offense, the starters and the way we execute it, is now the most important issue for me.
Lets start this thing already!
I did some research on Teddy and I hope this isn't an experiment, truly I want the Buc's to succeed but this doesn't feel right also. Here's from my research:
Teddy Bridgewater's devastating knee injury in 2016 had a profound impact on his playing style and career trajectory. Before the injury, he was seen as a promising young quarterback with a bright future. While not a deep-threat passer, he was mobile, accurate, and adept at making plays with his legs.
After the injury, which involved a dislocated knee, a torn ACL, and extensive structural damage, his mobility was significantly reduced. The surgeon who operated on him described the injury as "mangled," and Bridgewater himself has said he almost had to have his leg amputated.
His return to the field was a testament to his dedication and work ethic, but he was no longer the same player. His playing style became more conservative, and he relied even more on his intelligence and quick decision-making. He focused on getting the ball out quickly and accurately on short to intermediate routes, often avoiding plays that required significant scrambling or deep throws that would put stress on his knee.
The injury also shifted the narrative of his career from a potential long-term franchise quarterback to a reliable, high-character backup and a bridge starter. He demonstrated his value in that role with the New Orleans Saints in 2019, where he stepped in for an injured Drew Brees and went 5-0 as a starter, showcasing his ability to manage a game and protect the football.
In essence, the injury forced him to rely less on his athleticism and more on his mental game, transforming him from a quarterback who could make plays with his feet into a quintessential pocket passer.
Basically, Teddy's a taller Brock Purdy. Almost no real difference in their games. I would bet that Teddy has a slightly stronger arm, or at least better touch/anticipation for routes deeper than 20 yards, but otherwise they're very similar in terms of short-intermediate accuracy and anticipation as well as basic scrambling ability.
i would give teddy the edge in experience of course, and Teddy is probably better out of structure, partly because early in his career he had to be and gained years of experience in that regard that Brock simply hasn't played long enough to acquire yet.
"The Raiders recently signed veteran quarterback Jeff Driskel to their practice squad. The former Gators quarterback was a sixth-round pick of the 49ers in 2016, and he’s joining his ninth NFL team. He has a 1-11 record as an NFL starter and has appeared in 25 games."