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Teddy Bridgewater appeared to stand by his decisions as head football coach of Miami Northwestern High School, which ultimately resulted in the NFL quarterback being suspended after leading the team to a state championship.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday after signing a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, Bridgewater explained his thought process behind the events that led to his suspension last month.

"Honestly, I think everyone knows that I'm just a cheerful guy, a cheerful giver as well. I'm a protector. I'm a father first before anything," he began.

"When I decided to coach, those players became my sons and I wanted to make sure that I just protect them in the best way that I can. I thin

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