Teddy Bridgewater

Denver acquired Teddy Bridgewater from Carolina for a sixth-round pick, adding a veteran quarterback option at a low acquisition cost. The move did not solve the long-term quarterback problem, but it was inexpensive and gave the Broncos a credible bridge starter. The grade is modestly positive because the price was low.

Seattle acquired 2014 2nd round pick (40th overall subsequently traded, Kyle Van Noy); 2014 4th round pick (108th overall, Cassius Marsh) from Minnesota Vikings on 2014-05-09, sending 2014 1st round pick (32nd overall, Teddy Bridgewater) in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 2014 2nd round pick (40th overall subsequently traded, Kyle Van Noy); 2014 4th round pick (108th overall, Cassius Marsh) and gave up 2014 1st round pick (32nd overall, Teddy Bridgewater), with the available evidence supporting a C grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history.