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I don't think Bray has that winner mentality. Guy has all the talent in the world, but he checks out way too much. I think Tennessee will be better off when he declares for the draft.

Derek Dooley's comments on Bray:

I noticed how quick Bray throws the ball away and it's great to not take a sack. It seems, at times, he may make that decision too quick. He also seems to stare down his receivers.

Jon Gruden could fix that in about two practices.

This whole thing appears to be unraveling right before our eyes.

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I'm not happy with the way Bray's played the heart of our SEC schedule. (Who is?) That said, I'm not sure if he's just saying the right things in this article or if this is a sign he really is maturing. The guy's undeniably got an arm. Maybe he's turning a corner maturity-wise and in his understanding of the game.

I think that may have happened earlier in the year, but at this point, I'm skeptical that any of our Jr skill players are going to be leaving after this season. Even if they have great games the rest of the year and put up great numbers, the rap on them is going to be they could only do that against lesser competition, not in the big-name games when it really mattered (both for the team and for them as individuals).

Who could they blame the failure on? The OL has pass protected great all year (maybe some of the Jr OL-men might go pro). We've had at least a solid running game this year. Everyone's been more or less healthy this year. We had two (not just one) outstanding receivers on the field every game -- so you can't say defenses keyed on the lone star we had. So what's the defense for a poor showing going to be? It seems in the interest of all 3 pre-season favorite Jr's to return to UT next year to (as you say) boost their NFL stock.

I was high on Bray for a while. After watching him play against SEC's defenses, he just doesn't seem to have that it factor. He's got talent, but the lights are not coming on upstairs. I'd rather have a Driskel at qb than someone playing like Bray. His numbers aren't flashy, but he makes plays for his team in crucial situations. That's the type of qb I want at Tennessee.

? Does Tyler ever check to a better play at the line on his own? I cannot recall him ever doing it. The only time we ever audible is when the entire team looks at the sideline for the call. Three years in and I wonder how much the kid actually knows about the offense still.

Benching Bray whether he needs it or not just will make the issue worse Bray is all about Bray. I understand the Quarterback position needs the good athelete but sometimes the best quarterback isn't the first stringer. Worley may be a good in game QB knowing how to check down and just throw it away when need be. This is the area Bray is horrible at. He is always looking for Hunter, always looks right first and so on. I am not a coach but geez even I can read him and what his tendenacys are. What position is the toughest match up on the field, some say WR or TB but I think if you got a good TE he is the toughest, it is hard for LB to cover a TE. This is where Bray should go Micheal Riveria come on down Bray needs you badly