Little Birdie Says...Teddy going to PUP
It still looks like the Vikings, who begin training camp next week, will place QB Teddy Bridgewater (major knee injury) on the NFL’s physically unable to perform list, meaning he can work out on the side but not partake in official practices.
The next big date for Bridgewater would be Sept. 2. If he’s still on the PUP list then, he would be required to miss the first six games on the season.
It won’t be surprising if Bridgewater and his agent end up claiming by the end of the exhibition games that he’s physically healthy enough to play. If that becomes an issue, it could end up going to an arbitrator. Had Bridgewater not tragically gotten hurt last spring, he could have expected a mega-high-paying contract.
Bridgewater, 24, is under contract this season for $1.35 million. He can become an unrestricted free agent after the 2018 season.
http://www.twincities.com/2017/07/15/charley-walters-molitor-will-miss-bonding-at-hall-of-fame-inductions/
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
Charlie also says;
The only player the Vikings need to extend during training camp is cornerback Xavier Rhodes, 27, who can expect a five-year contract worth about $14 million annually.
The Vikings still are expected to have QB Sam Bradford begin the season under his current $18 million deal, and if he plays well, try to sign him to an extension in December. There’s also the franchise tag available for Bradford if needed.
Even though free-agent wideout Eric Decker signed with Tennessee after the Vikings signed free-agent wideout Michael Floyd, it’s unlikely the Vikings would have signed Decker even had he become available before Floyd. Reason: Too many questions about Decker’s health.
http://www.twincities.com/2017/07/15/charley-walters-molitor-will-miss-bonding-at-hall-of-fame-inductions/
Guru has said he's expected to be out until midseason, thus tolling until next year. I love Teddy, but am hoping the best for the Vikes any way possible.
@"Neptizzle" said: Guru has said he's expected to be out until midseason, thus tolling until next year. I love Teddy, but am hoping the best for the Vikes any way possible.Yea and didn't guru mention something about if he is on PUP we have him on contract for next year???? I don't remember but wasn't there a nuance in there somewhere?
...and then it smacked into all the glass covering US Bank....
So we can change Geoffs user name from guru to "little birdie"?
Welcome to this year charlie....
@"JimmyinSD" said: So we can change Geoffs user name from guru to "little birdie"?Welcome to this year charlie....
I never would put is past Teddy to beat the odds and have been out there practicing, but I think this was what most, if not all, were expecting
2@"Canthony" said:@"JimmyinSD" said: So we can change Geoffs user name from guru to "little birdie"?Welcome to this year charlie....
I never would put is past Teddy to beat the odds and have been out there practicing, but I think this was what most, if not all, were expecting
What odds, there has never been a concrete timetable for his return so odds would have not been able to be set right?
I think anybody that was expecting him to be able to compete less than a year removed from a catastrophic injury like his (even without nerve damage) was being a little naive. Just being able to move around without a brace is a far cry from rebuilding the strength and confidence that was lost in the last 11 months.
@"JimmyinSD" said:2@"Canthony" said:@"JimmyinSD" said: So we can change Geoffs user name from guru to "little birdie"?Welcome to this year charlie....
I never would put is past Teddy to beat the odds and have been out there practicing, but I think this was what most, if not all, were expecting
What odds, there has never been a concrete timetable for his return so odds would have not been able to be set right?
I think anybody that was expecting him to be able to compete less than a year removed from a catastrophic injury like his (even without nerve damage) was being a little naive. Just being able to move around without a brace is a far cry from rebuilding the strength and confidence that was lost in the last 11 months.I am just saying that I wouldn't have put it by him that he would have been ready for TC
@"purplefaithful" said: Had Bridgewater not tragically gotten hurt last spring, he could have expected a mega-high-paying contract.
Umm based on what? I mean he could have gotten a decent contract for sure but mega-high-paying??? On his middle of the road production? I suppose had he played he MAY have played himself into a high salary contract but as of yet there is not a whole lot there to say he deserves a mega (and therefore potentially team limiting) contract.
To not be misquoted I didn't say he would necessarily be out until mid-season. I said that if he goes on the PUP/reserve he would be out until week 6 at a minimum. Lets take it week by week with Bridgewater the NFLPA is going to raise hell if the Vikings list him and he hasn't had a setback.
But yes, I had the $14M annually for Rhodes here first.
@"NFL Draft Guru" said: To not be misquoted I didn't say he would necessarily be out until mid-season. I said that if he goes on the PUP/reserve he would be out until week 6 at a minimum. Lets take it week by week with Bridgewater the NFLPA is going to raise hell if the Vikings list him and he hasn't had a setback.
Yes, this has to play-out the next 5-6 weeks, maybe 12??
Interesting as heck, hope it doesn't turn contentious.
Of all the storylines heading into this pre-season, this has to be the biggest.
At the end of the day? I want whats best for the Vikings franchise...Hope they sail through this potential storm well. I'd say the next 5 years of Vikings football is going to be impacted by what they do over the next 12 mos @ QB.
I thought this quote from Rudolph on Teddy's health was telling:
“He’s unbelievable. With the way that he works each and every day, I don’t think people realize what it’s like when the end is not near,” Rudolph said Monday. “I’ve been through a lot of surgeries. Every surgery I’ve had has been three to six months rehab and you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
“When you have an injury as devastating and severe as his, you know there’s light at the end of the tunnel, but you know it’s way down the road. The way that he continues to work each and every day – and he doesn’t care that it’s going to take waking up and doing the same thing over and over and over again to get him back to where he was – I think you see that with him right now.”
http://www.scout.com/nfl/vikings/story/1791674-rudolph-praises-bridgewater-s-work-ethic
...sounds more realistic then what the press is speculating to me.
| Chris Tomasson@christomasson | 7h |
As noted in my story, while QBs can come early, Sam Bradford and Teddy Bridgewater of #Vikings expected to report to camp Wednesday. | |
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