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Teddy Bridgewater’s next chapter has already begun. The former Detroit Lions quarterback is now head football coach at his alma mater, Miami Northwestern Senior High School.
The news of Bridgewater’s new gig was first reported by Andy Villamarzo of SBLive Sports on Friday. The 31-year-old served his duty as Jared Goff’s backup this season, a commitment that ended when the Lions’ spectacular season ended in a 34-31 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 28.
Not even a week later, Bridgewater is taking action in his new role at the school by meeting with the team’s returning players and personnel, Miami Northwestern athletic director Andre Williams told ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg.
Bridgewater was selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He went on to play for seven NFL teams in 10 years. Bridgewater participated in just one play for the Lions this season, a kneel-down to seal a win over the Carolina Panthers. In December, he announced his plans to retire once the campaign was over, citing his hopes to become a high school coach and spend more time with his two sons.
He’s spending his retirement exactly how he said he would, and he stands to make a significant impact on the new job. Bridgewater’s predecessor, Michaelee Harris, led the Bulls to a 4-6 season last year.
Williams told ESPN that he believes Bridgewater turned down collegiate coaching opportunities to take the reins at Miami Northwestern.
But Williams isn’t solely focused on getting the football program victories on the field, a perspective that seems to align closely with Bridgewater’s goals.
“He’s a proud member of this community. He knows the environment, he knows the school, he knows the tradition, he knows about all those guys that came before,” Williams said of Bridgewater. “So he understands the importance of it, but more importantly, he understands it’s not just about wins and losses for me and for the school and for the…
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Publish date : 2024-02-02 18:36:49
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