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Mr. Laz · 04-28-2013, 10:34 AM

Tyler Bray signs with Kansas City Chiefs

By Chris Wesseling
Around the League Writer
Published: April 28, 2013 at 12:22 p.m.
Updated: April 28, 2013 at 12:30 p.m.

The Kansas City Chiefs didn't pick up a quarterback in the 2013 NFL Draft, but they may have landed the best arm available this year.

The Chiefs signed Tennessee's Tyler Bray, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Expected to be a mid-round draft pick, Bray has all of the measurables of an NFL starter. At 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds, Bray produced the Scouting Combine's best peak ball speed at 59 mph.

"This kid can rip it," NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock said at the Combine. "He's got a live arm, man."

Bray's accuracy was scattershot and his pocket presence suspect at Tennessee, but it's maturity issues that kept him from being drafted. Bray reportedly turned off NFL teams with his inability to correctly identify plays on the whiteboard during the interview process.

"There's a lot of refinement that needs to take place," ESPN analyst Jon Gruden said. "He's got to learn how to manage some situations better. He's got to deliver at crunch time. He's got to polish his game. I think his preparation needs to increase."

Bray isn't going to challenge Alex Smith for the starting job any time soon, but head coach Andy Reid has picked up the most intriguing arm talent available this year.
Follow Chris Wesseling on Twitter @ChrisWesseling.

04-28-2013, 10:34 AM	#491
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Tyler Bray signs with Kansas City Chiefs By Chris Wesseling Around the League Writer Published: April 28, 2013 at 12:22 p.m. Updated: April 28, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. The Kansas City Chiefs didn't pick up a quarterback in the 2013 NFL Draft, but they may have landed the best arm available this year. The Chiefs signed Tennessee's Tyler Bray, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter. Expected to be a mid-round draft pick, Bray has all of the measurables of an NFL starter. At 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds, Bray produced the Scouting Combine's best peak ball speed at 59 mph. "This kid can rip it," NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock said at the Combine. "He's got a live arm, man." Bray's accuracy was scattershot and his pocket presence suspect at Tennessee, but it's maturity issues that kept him from being drafted. Bray reportedly turned off NFL teams with his inability to correctly identify plays on the whiteboard during the interview process. "There's a lot of refinement that needs to take place," ESPN analyst Jon Gruden said. "He's got to learn how to manage some situations better. He's got to deliver at crunch time. He's got to polish his game. I think his preparation needs to increase." Bray isn't going to challenge Alex Smith for the starting job any time soon, but head coach Andy Reid has picked up the most intriguing arm talent available this year. Follow Chris Wesseling on Twitter @ChrisWesseling. __________________
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