Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater believes that he is in the "perfect situation" at the club as he prepares to learn behind Matt Cassel.

The 21-year-old was selected with the 32nd overall pick in the 2014 Draft, but will serve as backup behind Cassel for the 2014 season following head coach Mike Zimmer's announcement on Monday.

"As I stated once I got drafted, I felt like this was the perfect situation for me," Bridgewater told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

"Right now, I'm just able to learn, sit back and continue to learn, but also learn and prepare myself as a starter because as a backup you're one play away from being out there on the gridiron with the guys."

The Vikings face the St Louis Rams in their regular-season opener on September 7.