“It gave me an opportunity to get my feet wet and see what real action looked like,” he said. “Especially in a competitive situation. Sometimes I’d be thrown into red zone or sometimes I’d be thrown into third down. It’s a blessing to be out there and be able to command the huddle. Direct guys and give guys accurate balls so they can be playmakers.”
Bridgewater really took Hooker under his wing, and worked with him often after practices.
Bridgewater is set to retire this offseason after recently being named the head coach at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, his alma mater. That puts Hooker in line to compete to be Goff’s primary backup next season.
Hooker said he plans “be a little bit of everywhere, just connecting with my guys, wherever they are” this offseason.
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