Many Clemson football fans have written off Kelly Bryant as a viable starting quarterback, but his confidence brings back memories of his high school days.
Many Clemson football fans have already decided that Kelly Bryant can’t be a viable starting quarterback, but the confidence he has come into fall camp with begs to differ.
Bryant spoke to the media after Thursday’s practice and here’s what he had to say about that swagger, according to David Hood of Tigernet.
"“That’s something I have really really tried to focus on during the offseason, just getting back to myself and having that confidence. That’s something I try to preach to myself every day I come out here in the meeting rooms and off the field. Just having that confidence in my walk. It helps me so much more when I am confident and believe in myself. When guys see that I am confident, they can rally around it as well.”"
From all accounts, Kelly Bryant is the clear leader of the Clemson football offense.
As a matter of fact, his joking around and swagger that he was playing with is reminiscent of what he used to do back in his high school days when he was dominant.
Don’t forget that he has the talent to do things like this: (Skip to 2:15)
I believe that the quarterback race is going to be a tight one between Bryant and Hunter Johnson. Zerrick Cooper may also make a claim for himself, but Kelly Bryant’s experience and confidence may make all the difference.
He now weighs 222 and I just can’t imagine the Tigers not at least having some kind of packages for him to run. He is too athletic and explosive for them to keep him on the bench and, now that his passing game has gotten stronger, he very well may be in line to take the reins from Deshaun Watson on a full-time basis.
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If he does, it will be because of his changed mental mindset.
Stay tuned here to Rubbing the Rock, Clemson football fans, for more updates and analysis of fall camp heading into the season.