Watch: Former NFL star Teddy Bridgewater’s offense makes noise as Miami Northwestern High School displays electric moves

In his debut as the coach of Miami Northwestern High School, former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater showcased his leadership and offensive prowess, guiding the Bulls to a commanding 42-7 victory over the Palmetto Panthers. His opening game at his alma mater was a statement, with his team delivering an impressive offensive performance.

The Bulls established an early command, leading 14-0 by the end of the first quarter. Bridgewater orchestrated the scoring of another 28 points in the second quarter, giving his squad a 42-7 lead at the break. Neither team scored in the second period, but Northwestern easily maintained their lead.

This victory is of special importance because Bridgewater has undertaken the responsibility to bring life back to a program that had a severe slump last season, finishing with four losses and six wins. He came back to his alma mater after leaving the NFL in 2023.

Bridgewater’s NFL career spanned a decade, during which he earned a reputation as a strong locker-room leader. In 2021, while with the Denver Broncos, he was not only a team captain but also became the first offensive player to win the Darrent Williams Good Guy Award.

Teddy Bridgewater's time in the NFL included notable stints with the Minnesota Vikings, where he led the team to an NFC North title in 2015, and the New Orleans Saints, where he excelled as a starter in 2019. The Bulls will next face Coconut Creek, who are coming off a 34-12 loss in Week 1.

Teddy Bridgewater’s new chapter, from NFL star to high school coach

Bridgewater officially retired from professional football after the Detroit Lions fell to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game.

He was largely known for his time with the New Orleans Saints, where he was a dependable substitute for Drew Brees. During the 2019 season, when Brees was out with a UCL injury caused by All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald, Teddy Bridgewater entered the field as the primary quarterback.

He led the Saints to five straight wins, earning the admiration of fans, who affectionately dubbed him "Teddy Two Gloves." His record as a starter with the Saints stood at an impressive 5-1.

Teddy Bridgewater's football career first took off at Miami Northwestern, where he played football as a quarterback, scored 5,000 passing points, and led his team to the state finals. The high school triumph was his ticket to a remarkable college venture at the University of Louisville, which eventually secured him his placement at the Minnesota Vikings in the 2014 NFL draft.