Again-up Teddy Bridgewater has referred to as Baker Mayfield a “robust man” after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback performed on with a shoulder sprain earlier than being positioned throughout Sunday’s 37-7 NFL defeat to the Los Angeles Rams.
Mayfield didn’t re-emerged for the second half after making an attempt a Hail Mary on the finish of the primary, having earlier been examined following a second-quarter landing throw to Tez Johnson.
“You by no means wish to see guys get injured, particularly your chief,” mentioned Bridgewater, who completed with 9 completions in 15 makes an attempt for 62 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions and has a 33-32 document as a starter.
“However Bake’s a troublesome man. He tried to come back again on the market in the present day and difficult it out for the fellows. That claims so much about him and says so much about this crew.”
Baker Mayfield was in discomfort after making an attempt a Hail Mary to finish the primary half.
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Whereas the Bucs awaited the outcomes of a scan on Mayfield on Monday, NFL reporter Adam Schefter mentioned they’re “not ruling out” the 30-year-old for the visit of the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
“Teddy will play if [Mayfield’s] out for a while,” confirmed head coach Todd Bowles after the sport, praising Bridgewater for “performing properly below stress”.
“We’ll convey up Connor [Bazelak] behind him and go from there. We’re assured in what Teddy can do with a full week of observe taking each snap and each play. We predict we’ll be positive.”
Teddy Bridgewater: Tampa Bay Buccaneers backup desires ‘influence’
“I’m very assured,” mentioned Bridgewater. “If it’s my quantity, I’ve simply acquired to reply the bell. I’m going to take this someday at a time.
“I’ve simply acquired to proceed to organize the way in which I’ve been getting ready all 12 months and, if my quantity will get referred to as, I’ve simply acquired to go play.
“After I’m on the market, it’s enjoyable. I at all times inform myself ‘I’m not even presupposed to be right here proper now.’
“So once I get the chance to go on the market and play, I wish to be certain I make some sort of lasting influence – whether or not it’s on the sphere or off.”
