Tyler Bray Is Outperforming Expectations So Far In Kansas City
By Zach Ragan
Jul 27, 2013; St. Joseph, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Bray (9) throws a pass as offensive lineman Eric Kush (52) and linebacker Orie Lemon (52) look on during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Typically rookie quarterbacks don’t draw positive reviews during training camp.
Almost never do undrafted free agent rookie quarterbacks receive positive reviews, but that is what’s happening for Tyler Bray right now with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The rookie out of Tennessee went undrafted due to “personality issues”, despite his strong throwing arm.
So far Bray is making the Chiefs happy that they’re the team that picked him up short after the NFL draft concluded.
Check out some of the big time praise from Kansas City based beat writers.
Tyler Bray was the star of practice today, IMO. Every throw was on the money, including a deel pass down the sideline and a fade route.
— Connor Dawson (@CoachDaws) August 4, 2013
Tyler Bray has looked awesome in camp. Made GREAT throws today. Excited to watch his career in KC. #Chiefs
— Bob Fescoe (@bobfescoe) August 4, 2013
Tyler Bray is putting on a very nice display.
— Carrington Harrison (@cdotharrison) August 4, 2013
Tyler Bray with the rifle to Jamar Newsome on the slant for the TD. Newsome in stride. #Chiefs
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) August 4, 2013
Tyler Bray with a great deep ball to Josh Bellamy on the fade. TD.#Chiefs
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) August 4, 2013
Obviously Alex Smith’s status as the starting quarterback of the Chiefs isn’t in doubt, but Tyler Bray’s performance so far could make things interesting if Smith falters.
It’s only practice, but if you’re a Chiefs fan, or just want to see the former Vol do well, you have to be very encouraged by Bray’s performance.
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