(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)The trade of Teddy Bridgewater from the New York Jets to the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday afternoon provided an ample batch of subplots. They might have been a fluke away from winning the Super Bowl, and they are willing to sacrifice the future to take another run this year. You may have heard: Foles led the Eagles to the Super Bowl, winning the game’s MVP award. Just because a backup quarterback won the Super Bowl last season doesn’t mean a trend has started. It’s an illuminating move for the Saints’ present, and for what a backup quarterback means after last season.

Source: Washington Post August 29, 2018 20:19 UTC