It's officially Teddy Bridgewater time in Minnesota, and this time it isn't because of a controversy. Starting quarterback Matt Cassel has been placed on the season ending injured reserve.
Minnesota Vikings broadcaster Paul Allen joined Jeff Thurn on Tuesday's edition of Overtime. Allen discussed the decision to start Matt Cassel, and what he is expecting from the Vikings opening game in St. Louis.
Three preseason games are in the books, and now the Minnesota Vikings have officially named Matt Cassel as the starting quarterback heading into the regular season.
Matt Cassel made a winning return to Arrowhead Stadium, even if it was just a preseason game.
The quarterback who was booed, benched and eventually released two years ago by the Chiefs, threw for 152 yards and a touchdown Saturday night, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 30-12 win over Kansas City.
Matt Cassel was polished. Teddy Bridgewater was poised.
The Minnesota Vikings have yet to pick a starting quarterback, but their passing game has sure been productive in the preseason.
Matt Cassel was crisp from the start, giving Teddy Bridgewater a model touchdown drive to watch.
Bridgewater showed his age, aside from a few flashes of brilliance, and that's the early snapshot of the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback competition.
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