Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner has been surprised by rookie Teddy Bridgewater's deep throws this summer, reports Fox Sports North.
"One of the things that has been the most impressive to me is, I knew he'd be very accurate, I knew he'd make great decisions, quick decisions, but he's been outstanding throwing the ball deep, which some people thought that was going to be an issue," Turner said.
"I think in the six or eight weeks we've had him on the field, I think he's been put in a position where he's had to make most of the throws he would have to make and I think he can make all the throws he needs to make."
Bridgewater is competing with Matt Cassel and Christian Ponder for the starting job. The rookie appears to have more velocity on his throws than the two veterans, the report said.
"It's just been all footwork, laying it and playing," Bridgewater said. "I've been able to watch Matt (Cassel), watch Christian (Ponder), and watch how those guys have had great success throwing the deep ball and try to apply some of the things that they're doing to my game also."