'Just trying to protect them': Bridgewater talks coaching suspension at Bucs training camp
Briefly

Teddy Bridgewater spoke publicly about his suspension from coaching at Miami Northwestern High School, emphasizing his protective instincts towards his players. He provided financial support for a camp, including meals and transportation, to safeguard players in a tough neighborhood. Bridgewater expressed that he considers the players as his sons and underscored his commitment to their well-being. Despite his actions leading to a suspension, he maintains that his intentions were rooted in protecting the youth from potential dangers.
I'm protective and I'm a father first before anything. Those players became my sons. I was just trying to protect them.
I paid $14,000 to conduct a camp for players with three hot meals a day from local black owned restaurants and a snack on some of those days.
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