Where are they now: QB Tyler Bray

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His was higher, but no, he didn't average 20. No need for such a ridiculous hyperbole.
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Bray best year 301 average and 34 touchdowns.

Nico 201 average and 19 touchdowns.

Nico was not in Brays league. Not even close.

And he looks even worst in UCLA.

In my lifetime the best QBs were: Peyton Manning, the Iceman, Hooker, Ainge, then Bray.

The rest were game managers.
 
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Smokymtnbullet said:
In the day of NIL he would have never played here.Committed to Hoe Kiffin and had to play for Dooley.This explains his attitude while here.
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You could say that for a ton of players. I’ve heard many so called “VFL’s” say they would’ve left if they had NIL and the portal. I think his attitude had more to do with him being super immature.
 
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OrangeInKy said:
You could say that for a ton of players. I’ve heard many so called “VFL’s” say they would’ve left if they had NIL and the portal. I think his attitude had more to do with him being super immature.
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Not much on the NIL in its current state, but I felt the players were penalized having to sit out a year when the coaches could come and go as they wanted. Transfer rules were never fair to players.
 
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Also the NFL QB with the highest tattoo regret rating ever... 😎

Seriously though, I liked Tyler and wish him the best of futures.. 👍
 
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TNHopeful505 said:
I think since Fulmer, Bray was our most naturally gifted QB. I think had he played for Heup, he would have become an all time great here. He played for Dooley and still had one of the best careers.
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According to one AI Source:

Projecting Tyler Bray's stats in a Josh Heupel offense involves some speculation, as Bray played under different coaching styles at the University of Tennessee. Heupel is known for his fast-paced, high-scoring offenses that often emphasize the passing game.

Bray, a strong-armed quarterback, could have thrived in such an environment. If we consider Heupel's previous quarterbacks and their performances, we can make some educated guesses:

1. **Passing Attempts:** In Heupel's system, quarterbacks often have high passing attempts due to the tempo and spread nature of the offense. Bray might average around 35-45 attempts per game.

2. **Completion Percentage:** Given Bray's skill set and Heupel's focus on quick, short passes to set up deeper throws, we could project a completion percentage in the range of 62-68%.

3. **Yards Per Game:** Heupel’s offenses typically produce significant yardage. Bray might average around 300-350 passing yards per game.

4. **Touchdowns:** Depending on the pace and the efficiency of the offense, Bray could potentially throw for 30-40 touchdowns in a season.

5. **Interceptions:** With more attempts, there might also be more interceptions, so a projection of around 10-15 interceptions could be realistic.

Putting these together for a hypothetical season of 12 games, the stats might look something like this:

- **Passing Attempts:** 420-540
- **Completion Percentage:** 62-68%
- **Passing Yards:** 3,600-4,200
- **Touchdowns:** 30-40
- **Interceptions:** 10-15

These projections highlight how Bray might have excelled in Heupel's system, utilizing his strengths as a passer in a high-octane offense.
 
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I'm not sure I'll ever forget that Monday night game (or maybe Thursday night) when he was backup for the Bears and had to rush in to play when the starter got hurt. He looked absolutely petrified warming up and when the camera focused on his face. He didn't do to well in his few plays. It was another Max Gilbert moment.
 
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goldvol said:
Tennessee fans remember Tyler Bray for what he was in Knoxville:
A big-armed gunslinger who could throw it a mile and put up points in bunches.

Bray finished his UT career (2010–2012) with:
• 7,444 passing yards
• 69 passing TDs
• One of the most naturally gifted arms to ever play in Neyland.

Today, Tyler is running QB camps and training young players, helping the next generation develop the mechanics and confidence needed to succeed.
He’s based out of Clovis West High School in Fresno, California, where he grew up.

And his NFL story?
It’s one of the wildest resumes you’ll ever see.
Bray is the real-life Moonlight Graham from Field of Dreams — the player who made one MLB appearance with 0 at-bats.

Bray spent 8 years in the NFL, and here’s the entire stat line:

*2013-2016, 2018-2019: 0 games played
* 2017: Threw 1 pass, incomplete. 1 rush for 0 yards. 1 fumble lost. 1 game played .
* 2020: Threw 1 completion from 5 attempts. 18 yard completion. 1 game played.

8 year career. 1 completion. 0 Tds. $4,400,000 career earnings.

Tell me that’s not the most efficient career in NFL history. (least?)

And honestly? That’s a brilliant start to adulthood.
He maximized opportunity, stayed ready, earned a living few people ever get to dream of—and came out healthy.
Now he’s paying it forward by coaching and developing young athletes.

So here’s to Tyler Bray:
Tennessee gunslinger.
NFL Moonlight Graham.
And now a coach who’s helping shape the future of the position.

Vol fans will always remember the arm.
Here's to hoping a lot of young QBs will remember the coach.

Bray's NFL Completion --> https://www.reddit.com/r/CHIBears/comments/jvuzjv/tyler_bray_qbotf_highlights_vs_vikings/
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Who would ever guessed.
Ole beer bottle throwing Bray living a great life!

Dooley changed that guys life.
 
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TNHopeful505 said:
I think since Fulmer, Bray was our most naturally gifted QB. I think had he played for Heup, he would have become an all time great here. He played for Dooley and still had one of the best careers.
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What little bit Dooley may have accomplished, it was all Bray. Sort of like another QB keeping Butch around longer than he should have.
 
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GVF said:
I'd have a tough time choosing between Ice Man and Bray.

And speaking of Ice Man, since he has had a substabtial HS coaching career in Cali, has he never been spoken to if he had interest of returning to K'town as a QB coach or anything. He and Rick coach together as HC/OC out there. Or has he just married family life and HS coaching as a happy time. Casey stepped away after 2024 and roughly 11 years of HS HC. He has insurance business as his primary and wanted more family time. Rick probably walked away too. He was always Casey's OC and his wife died of cancer last year sometime. I doubt casey, now in his 40's would walk away from his successful business and bring his family back east for coaching though since he paired down to one career for family.
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One was a winner. They other just piled up stats.
 
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utvols74 said:
Dooley and Jones under-utilized / under-developed more players that there is space here to type their names.
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Dooley certainly did not underutilize Bray. Bray lit it up and it was the only thing that kept us from being 0-12 for a couple of those years in there. He underutilized his defense.
 
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ZZ13 said:
I'm not sure I'll ever forget that Monday night game (or maybe Thursday night) when he was backup for the Bears and had to rush in to play when the starter got hurt. He looked absolutely petrified warming up and when the camera focused on his face. He didn't do to well in his few plays. It was another Max Gilbert moment.
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I was thinking about that game before i read your post. If I recall correctly, Bears were behind late in the game and they just called dink and dunk plays for him. I was screaming at my TV for the Hail Mary, but he never through deep. I was hoping he could make a big play because I knew he had the arm.
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
He was no doubt but he want that accurate. We wouldn’t have won a NC with him. He didn’t have that championship makeup about him.
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You can never compare passing stats from previous vs current eras, even from 10-15 years ago. Every year it gets more pass friendly. A lot more short, dink and dunks and more rules that make it impossible to cover a wr or touch a QB without getting a flag thrown.
 
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NEO said:
Bray best year 301 average and 34 touchdowns.

Nico 201 average and 19 touchdowns.

Nico was not in Brays league. Not even close.

And he looks even worst in UCLA.

In my lifetime the best QBs were: Peyton Manning, the Iceman, Hooker, Ainge, then Bray.

The rest were game managers.
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You must be under 30 then because Heath Shuler was an absolute monster here

I was at Tech then and not really following UT that closely, but I do know that he perplexed the puppies big time. Embarrassed them. Every Georgia fan I came across for years would start whining about Heath Shuler whenever they learned I was from TN. That alone moves him up high on my list as I have double barrel dislike of that team.

He was mobile as hell also. You put him in. heupel offense and we would be putting up video game numbers
 
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stolitonic said:
You must be under 30 then because Heath Shuler was an absolute monster here

I was at Tech then and not really following UT that closely, but I do know that he perplexed the puppies big time. Embarrassed them. Every Georgia fan I came across for years would start whining about Heath Shuler whenever they learned I was from TN. That alone moves him up high on my list as I have double barrel dislike of that team.

He was mobile as hell also. You put him in. heupel offense and we would be putting up video game numbers
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Yes, there were some very good QBs pre manning. Shuler was great at TN and a first round draft pick. Andy Kelly had a nice run too in terms of winning a lot of games. Also Tony Robinson, Condredge, although a bit before my time. Also, Josh Dobbs was certainly not just a game manager
 
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NEO said:
Bray best year 301 average and 34 touchdowns.

Nico 201 average and 19 touchdowns.

Nico was not in Brays league. Not even close.

And he looks even worst in UCLA.

In my lifetime the best QBs were: Peyton Manning, the Iceman, Hooker, Ainge, then Bray.

The rest were game managers.
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Dobbs was a game manager? 🧐
 
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Bray was fun to watch. Would’ve been interesting to see him play under Heupel. We did a few games his offense didn’t play well, but it did feel he always had a chance to complete a long pass and score no matter the down and distance.
 
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People forget just how freaking loaded we were on offense during Bray's tenure here.

QB - Bray
Rb - Rajion Neal
Wr - Da'Rick (until he got kicked off for weed), Justin Hunter, Cordarrelle Patterson
TE- Mychal Rivera
OL - Tiny Richardson, Juwuan James, Zach Fulton, Alex Bullard, James Stone

Like....that offense was ridiculous. The OL took their bumps in their early years, but ended up being one of the best in the SEC.

Had Dooley had an ounce of sense about things and not tried to go to a 3-4 defense and hire Sunseri, he truly could have accomplished something. He had the players. He just didn't have the sense.
 
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