The article is not meant to pile on Nate Sudfeld. The Detroit Lions quarterback didn’t have his best game in the preseason opener against the New York Giants, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as some people are making it out to be. He certainly wasn’t helped out by a porous offensive line and at least three untimely drops from his receiving crew.
But at the same time, Friday was a pretty stark reminder that Detroit can do better at the backup position—and they are. The Lions officially announced the signing of veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on Thursday, and his arrival on the practice field—expected this upcoming week—couldn’t come soon enough.