New Orleans Saints: SB Nation gives Indy best chance to sign Bridgewater

Drew Brees is returning for the New Orleans Saints which means that Teddy Bridgewater is likely on his way out of the Big Easy.

Teddy Bridgewater was 5-0 as a starter for the New Orleans Saints in 2019. Teams watched him and envisioned what could have been. Well, for those without a consistent starter and in need of a winning quarterback, Bridgewater is now on the market.

Bridgewater, Brees and Taysom Hill, all three of the Saints’ quarterbacks in 2019 are actually free agents. It’s expected that Brees’ return will signal to the 27-year-old Bridgewater that it’s time to take one of those lofty offers that will undoubtedly be thrown his way.

As for the 29-year-old Hill, being a restricted free agent, he may be re-signed or he may find a team to be the lead signal-caller for as well.

That said, the Saints likely couldn’t retain both Brees and Bridgewater regardless as they’ll both be looking at an eight-figure contract at the very least. Hill won’t be as expensive, potentially being on the brink of eight figures.

For Bridgewater, many places come up when talking about his immediate future. The Dolphins, who targeted him in 2019, could be an option. However, SB Nation pointed to the Colts as the most likely place for Bridgewater to continue his career.

SB Nation columnist Christian D’Andrea noted that the Indianapolis Colts have the best, of the five that they listed as the “best NFL destinations,” chance to sign the 6-foot-2 five-year veteran quarterback.

They were given a 5/10 with the second-best rating, the Chargers, only receiving a 3/10. That being said, here’s an excerpt of what was said regarding the potential fit for Bridgewater in Indianapolis.

"Combine all that with a former NFL quarterback who knows all about the jump from backup to starter — Frank Reich — at head coach, and you’ve got a tremendous foundation for Bridgewater to build the next chapter of his career.Chance it happens: 5/10The Colts have Brissett under contract in 2020 for a reasonable price and may still be assessing him after his hot start to last season fizzled due to a Week 8 injury. Adding Bridgewater would spark a QB competition. If Reich isn’t sold on Brissett, Bridgewater may be his best option."

The New Orleans Saints have likely seen their last of Bridgewater, and while he turned himself into a fan favorite with his performance on the field and kindness off the field, he’ll likely be on his out as the Saints will be set to sign Drew Brees upon free agency’s commencement.