Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater explained Friday why he decided to re-sign with the New Orleans Saints rather than join the Miami Dolphins to potentially compete for a starting job.
Appearing on WWL radio (h/t Luke Johnson of the Times-Picayune), Bridgewater said: "You play the game to compete, and you want to be a starter, but at the same time you don't want to rush yourself to be in any situation that could possibly lead you back to where you are today."
Bridgewater added that re-signing with the Saints was the best move for him "as a football player and as a man.