Bridgewaters struggles continue with 3 INTs in practic

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The distance between and rookie for the ' starting quarterback job appears to be growing. After an average performance in his first preseason action, which saw the rookie slow on his decision making, Bridgewater got zero first-team reps in 11-on-11 drills in practice Monday night, per . Bridgewater struggled during the reps he did take on Monday, throwing three interceptions -- two as a backup in 11-on-11s -- and nearly a fourth that a defensive back dropped. The recent disappointments have quelled the groundswell of optimism surrounding the rookie signal-caller. coach said prior Clelin Ferrell Jersey to Monday's practice he would talk with coaches Tuesday about how the team will disperse the quarterback's play against the . Ca sel will get the start, but how much he'll play and whether Bridgewater gets more reps with the first-team offense remains to be seen. "(Offensive coordinator ) and I already have talked and we kind of have a plan,'' Zimmer said, . "But nobody else knows but me and him.'' Bridgewater is clearly the team's future and at some point these last few days will be seen as nothing more than a minor speed bump in his ascent to the starting job. However, his recent struggles could be another sign that the will start the season with Ca sel under the helm. *The latest highlights the from the first week of preseason action. * K.J. Wright Jersey