Teddy Bridgewater left an indelible mark on the Detroit Lions in his short time with the team. Detroit’s backup quarterback during the 2023 season has been a joyful fountain of wise football wisdom to everyone around him, from teammates to coaches to reporters. The oft-injured NFL drifter retired after last season.
Today, Bridgewater uses his extensive football knowledge and magnetic personality as the head coach of his high school alma mater, Miami Northwestern. Bridgewater found instant success, leading Northwestern to a 69-0 victory in its opening game of the Florida high school football playoffs.
Bridgewater, who just turned 32, might still have his eye on the NFL despite his obvious coaching success in his hometown. He posted this on his social media after the Bulls’ big victory:
So many QB jobs available for me after starting this state title. I can’t wait to get back to the NFL
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– Coach Bridge (@coach_h2o) November 19, 2024
For context, Bridgewater made a long social media post earlier this season expressing frustration and disillusionment with the high school game.
The Lions are very pleased with Hendon Hooker’s progress as the No. 2 quarterback behind MVP candidate Jared Goff. But if the team is looking for a veteran to mentor Hooker and hold a clipboard in 2025, perhaps Bridgewater would consider a return?
This article was originally published on Lions Wire: Former Lions QB finds instant success coaching HS ball, hints at NFL return
