Teddy Bridgewater: Panthers may have panicked late against Vikings

[WarPanthers89]

The Panthers had a chance to score a late touchdown that would have likely put the game out of reach for the Vikings. Instead, they threw an incomplete pass that left more than enough time for Minnesota to pull ahead and win, 28-27.

The Vikings had taken their last timeout following running back Mike Davis’ two-yard run to the Minnesota three with 1:56 left. But some indecision apparently made the ensuing third-down play take too long to come in from the sideline.

“I think we just got to be better from top to bottom from the sideline to executing on the field. It was one of those deals where I feel like we might have panicked a little bit, trying to figure out what play call to call in that situation,” Bridgewater said, via Alaina Getzenberg of the Charlotte Observer. “Honestly, we called a great play. We didn’t have enough time to execute, but it was a play where we wanted to shift Robby [Anderson], to get a good man/zone read to see what defense they’re in. Because we were against the clock, we just had to rush into it.”

Bridgewater didn’t get into the huddle until there were 13 seconds left on the play clock, and the offense wasn’t set at the line of scrimmage until the play clock had six ticks left. That left the unit with little time to possibly check into a run play. If Carolina had run the ball, Minnesota would’ve had 40 fewer seconds to work with on offense.

“I think if we would have gotten the play call in or we would have been able to make the decision sooner on what call to make,” Bridgewater said. “I think we see the look, we check to a run play and, hopefully, we score, make the clock go down.”

Instead, Bridgewater threw an incomplete pass to wide receiver DJ Moore, who also injured his ankle on the play.

Still, that third-down play might’ve given Carolina another shot to win. Minnesota scored its go-ahead touchdown in 1:05, leaving 50 seconds for Carolina’s offense. But Panthers kicker Joey Slyemissed a 54-yard field goal to spoil Bridgewater’s Minnesota homecoming.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/11/30/teddy-bridgewater-panthers-may-have-panicked-late-against-vikings/

[LinvilleGorge]

1 minute ago, WarPanthers89 said:

 

“I think we just got to be better from top to bottom from the sideline to executing on the field. It was one of those deals where I feel like we might have panicked a little bit, trying to figure out what play call to call in that situation,” Bridgewater said, via Alaina Getzenberg of the Charlotte Observer. “Honestly, we called a great play. We didn’t have enough time to execute, but it was a play where we wanted to shift Robby [Anderson], to get a good man/zone read to see what defense they’re in. Because we were against the clock, we just had to rush into it.”

“I think if we would have gotten the play call in or we would have been able to make the decision sooner on what call to make,” Bridgewater said. “I think we see the look, we check to a run play and, hopefully, we score, make the clock go down.”

DJ was wide open and you blew it and now you're to point the finger everywhere else.

Honestly, Teddy shouldn't have a single defender left after that and Rhule should bench his ass. This is the polar opposite of what you want to see our of your QB both in terms of execution in the field and leadership off.

[WarPanthers89]

He’s definitely not our long term starter. Great backup, not a franchise QB though that’s for sure. We definitely need to draft a QB this offseason.

[Jmac]

Let's call it what it was. Wide open in the endzone and a sh%tty throw. Man up and take responsiblity. Stop sh%tting the bed when the game is on the line......period.

[LinvilleGorge]

Seriously, our starting QB just admitted that he would've checked out of a play that got a WR wide open in the endzone to get into a running play with the game on the line. Hell, maybe this is why the play calls are coming in so late. Maybe the staff knows Teddy will check into the safest possible option of given the time to do so. They may have more faith in Teddy than he has in himself. 

[BrianS]

This is all you need to know about the loss and Bridgewater's responsibility for it:

 

[therealmjl]

What a joke he's turned out to be. I wanted to like him, but he makes it way too hard.

[gakonline]

It was not like Brady drew up a new play in the sand. Teddy knew where the routes were going. Teddy panicked because he could not go through his 20 seconds worth of checks. That was a wide open pass & he can only point the finger to himself.

His presnap reads & checks have really become annoying. He continuously snaps the ball at 00 seconds on the clock & still makes the wrong read or audible.

Snapping the ball that late does not help the oline because the defense can fire off based on the time left on the clock.

I think I have seen enough of Teddy, especially if he cannot take blame for that last pass. 

[Harbingers]

2 minutes ago, gakonline said:

His presnap reads & checks have really become annoying. He continuously snaps the ball at 00 seconds on the clock & still makes the wrong read or audible.

Snapping the ball that late does not help the oline because the defense can fire off based on the time left on the clock.

Thats because he's told to clock management-wise, not because it's a teddy thing. PJ that's on the coaches not TB last week.

Honestly I think people are focusing on the missed TD there way to much out of what teddy said. Watching both QB's its pretty clear Brady's calls are coming in late and inconsistent.

[Varking]

Doesn’t sound like a leader of men to me. 

[Proudiddy]

I remember someone asking for context of the quote yesterday because they said it couldn't possibly be as bad as it sounded.

Welp...  it sounds worse with the full quote lol.  He threw the coaches all the way up under the bus while admitting he would rather have ran a run and not scored versus just hitting a wide open receiver for a score to go up 2 scores again and effectively end the game.  

He is exposing his panic, not anyone else's.  These late game situations, there is no better description of his play but panicked, and it has nothing to do with his coaches.  New Orleans, 1st game against Tampa, Chicago, 2nd game against Atlanta, KC, and yesterday...  all of them ended with Teddy making a bone headed play (or series of them) and effectively ending the game.

[gakonline]

Speaking of panic. Teddy panicked on his first pick in the red zone yesterday. Anderson was on a crossing route & would have been wide open if Teddy would not have panicked & decided to throw the check down to Davis in the crowded middle of the field. 
 

[therealmjl]

1 minute ago, Proudiddy said:

I remember someone asking for context of the quote yesterday because they said it couldn't possibly be as bad as it sounded.

Welp...  it sounds worse with the full quote lol.  He threw the coaches all the way up under the bus while admitting he would rather have ran a run and not scored versus just hitting a wide open receiver for a score to go up 2 scores again and effectively end the game.  

He is exposing his panic, not anyone else's.  These late game situations, there is no better description of his play but panicked, and it has nothing to do with his coaches.  New Orleans, 1st game against Tampa, Chicago, 2nd game against Atlanta, KC, and yesterday...  all of them ended with Teddy making a bone headed play (or series of them) and effectively ending the game.

Watching his press conference is even worse than reading it. A complete and utter lack of self awareness.

[Harbingers]

Just now, Proudiddy said:

He threw the coaches all the way up under the bus while admitting he would rather have ran a run and not scored versus just hitting a wide open receiver for a score to go up 2 scores again and effectively end the game. 

Teddy's failings aside the coaches deserve some serious throwing under the bus for their performances as well. I'm starting to question is Rhule will ever be a successful NFL coach based on end of game performances and I think frankly Rhule is too right now.