Teddy Bridgewater made an indelible mark on the Detroit Lions in his short time with the team. Detroit’s backup quarterback in the 2023 season was a joyous fountain of sage football wisdom to all around him, from teammates to coaches to reporters. The oft-injured NFL vagabond retired after last season.
Now Bridgewater is using that vast football knowledge and magnetic personality as the head coach at his high school alma mater, Miami Northwestern. Bridgewater has found instant success, leading Northwestern to a 69-0 win in their opening game of the Florida high school football playoffs.
Bridgewater, who just turned 32, might still have an eye for the NFL despite his obvious success coaching in his hometown. He posted this to his social media after the Bulls’ big win:
So many QB jobs available for me after we make this state title run. I can’t wait to return back to the NFL 🙏🏾💯.
— Coach Bridge (@coach_h2o) November 19, 2024
For context, Bridgewater made a lengthy social media post earlier this season expressing frustration and disillusionment with the high school game.
The Lions are very happy 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?