Matt Cassel outplays rookie Teddy Bridgewater in Vikings' opener
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 starting quarterback competition. nfl jerseys cheap Cassel went 5 for 6 for 62 yards, and the Vikings broke in their temporary new home stadium for the next two years by beating the Oakland Raiders 10-6 in the exhibition opener on Friday night.
"Any time you can come down and score on your first drive, that's what you're trying to accomplish, " Cassel said. Bridgewater relieved Cassel at quarterback after one series, and the rookie's first name was rhythmically chanted during his first two snaps by a crowd eager to see the first-round draft pick in action.
Nike nfl jerseys cheap authentic Playing into the third quarter, Bridgewater's debut was mixed at best: 6 for 13 for 49 yards, two sacks and one fumble the Vikings recovered.
He said he didn't notice the fuss from the fans. "I felt pretty good.
cheap authentic jerseys There were some missed opportunities, but I'll be able to come back next week and play more aggressive, " Bridgewater said. Coach Mike Zimmer agreed.