Quote:I think it's much harder to quantify things like "reading a defense" when you don't know what play was called, what his progression is supposed to be, or what the defensive call was.

 

I also think the athleticism/build that Bridgewater lacks is quite the concern.  He may need perfect conditions to showcase his passing talent.  He was not able to answer questions regarding his accuracy and hand size (as evidenced by his bad performance at his pro day)

 

In addition to the pro day, the Jags worked him out twice.

I think they got a much better look than pretty much anybody, and chose to pass on him.

 

Reading a defense can be subjectable. Just look at a guy like Derek Carr. How do you evaluate a guy like that when 80% of his throws are behind the LOS?

 

The thing is, with Bridgewater...yes, you can't always say he made the right reads not knowing his play's options and what exactly the defense is supposed to be doing. However, you can watch him...and you can see that his head swivels. You see him go from one side of the field, to the other before he makes a throw. Sometimes you even see him go back if he doesn't like what he sees on the opposite side.

 

This is a drastic contrast to most college QBs, and even Blake and UCF's offense, where a lot of the throws are one/two read then throw the ball.

 

The Jaguars only worked out Teddy once more time after his pro-day, though not much was heard from it really. We do know that Minny worked him out as well (this time with glove on), and we do have accounts from Norv Turner on how he did in those workouts.

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