Earlier this week, the traded to the , . Bridgewater was not nece sarily expected to factor into the Jets' quarterback plans in the future ( is going to be the guy sooner rather than later), but it seems fairly clear given what the Saints gave up for him, that they view him as a potential starter-in-waiting behind .Brees has not shown Cory Littleton Jersey many signs of slowing down in recent seasons, though, so that "in-waiting" part is pretty important. But Bridgewater is just fine with that." ," Bridgewater said, per the Saints' official website. "For me, I get to take Cooper Kupp Jersey advantage of this opportunity. Like I said, I get to grow as a man and as a football player. I have been following this offense since I was in college and to be a part of it now is a great feeling. You watch the tape and look at the numbers and things like that and you say Austin Blythe Jersey 'wow', it is a unique opportunity to be a part of something like that. "For me, I do not mind waiting; I get to learn from one of the best players to ever play this game and get to be in the room with a great group John Sullivan Jersey of guys; I get to learn from coach (Sean) Payton also, so I look forward to that."Payton is considered one of the smartest offensive minds in the league, and Bridgewater's ability to deliver the ball quickly and accurately on short and intermediate throws should be a good fit with the style of offense Payton has run with New Orleans over the years. In the meantime, the Saints finally have a backup with whom they can feel comfortable in the event that Brees has to mi s time due to injury (which is, in fairne s, rare). After years of relying on journeyman backups who had proven unable to handle starter workload elsewhere, the Saints David Long Jersey now have a former and likely future starter backing up an legend.