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Minnesota Vikings Rumors - The clock ticked toward midnight on Thursday, and Teddy Bridgewater was waiting patiently in the NFL draft's green room at Radio City Music Hall.
The Minnesota Vikings had traded up to the 32nd pick. Bridgewater remembered the splendid workout he had crafted for Minnesota. It was Vikings general manager Rick Spielman.
Bridgewater's mother, Rose Murphy, saw the television cameras scurrying to her son and initially didn't know what the commotion was about. "I gave her a big hug," Bridgewater said. Bridgewater's selection capped a banner night for U of L, as he was the third Cardinal selected, joining Calvin Pryor (18) and Marcus Smith (26). "Yes, I definitely feel I can be that guy," Bridgewater said. A year ago, most experts had slotted the quarterback as a top-10 pick. When Bridgewater saw that Minnesota had traded up, he thought back to his private workout with the team — one of just three he conducted after his disappointing pro day.
"My feet were quick, throwing on time, great arc and placement," Bridgewater recalled.
