Rich Gannon saw Teddy Bridgewater practice with the Vikings for the first time on Thursday. He liked how the rookie quarterback looked.

Gannon, a CBS analyst, was a Minnesota quarterback from 1987-92. Gannon, the NFL MVP in 2002 when he led Oakland to the Super Bowl, was on hand for Thursday’s conclusion of a three-day minicamp.

“He throws it really well,” Gannon said of Bridgewater, a first-round pick from Louisville in last month’s draft. “I think his accuracy is pretty good. I think he’s got plenty of arm talent. The other thing that you are going to see is he’s going to get bigger and stronger. There’s no question about it when you look at his frame.”

Gannon chatted with Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner and quarterbacks coach Scott Turner after the workout. Norv Turner was Gannon’s head coach in his final NFL season with the Raiders in 2004.

“(Bridgewater) sees the field well, and that’s something that’s impressive for a young quarterback, because I remember when I came in it was going so fast,” Gannon said. “I just wanted it to slow down. I think it shows that he came from a pro-style offense and getting the ball out quick.

“I think it’s an ideal situation learning behind two veterans (Matt Cassel and Christian Ponder), and he’ll eventually be the guy.”

As for who will be Minnesota’s starting quarterback in the Sept. 7 regular-season opener at St. Louis, Gannon wasn’t ready to make a prediction.

“I think you’ve got to see how it plays out,” Gannon said. “But I think it’s going to be pretty fun to watch.”

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