Prior to the 2016 season, the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback situation finally seemed to be heading in the right direction. After whiffing on their first-pick in the 2011 NFL Draft by selecting Christian Ponder, the Vikings snagged Teddy Bridgewater at the end of the first round in the 2014 draft.
Bridgewater progressed quickly, winning half of his starts during his rookie season and then helping Minnesota win the NFC North and get back into the playoffs in 2015.
During the 2016 offseason, the quarterback was looking as good as ever.