Football
Former Illini Pat Bryant standing out amidst stellar Denver Broncos camp
Pat Bryant enters year two in the NFL with the Denver Broncos.
The Pat Bryant buzz is palpable. On Monday night, a whole slew of media appearances made their way onto social media, and there was one major theme. Pat Bryant is headed towards a breakout season and is opening eyes after a strong preseason camp.
Pat Bryant is entering his second year with the Denver Broncos after a strong rookie season. The former Illini fought his way up the depth chart and ended up making an impact on a competitive Denver Broncos squad. Bryant ended the season with 31 catches for 378 yards.
In year two, the 23-year-old wideout seems ready for a major role. Multiple members of the Denver Broncos seem to think so
Pat Bryant receiving praise from all angles
To start, Bryant received praise from head coach Sean Payton when he sat with Kay Adams. Adams asked just how the Broncos are going to keep Bryant off the field. Payton responded, “We’re not.”
Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said, “He made two [plays on Saturday] that were unbelievable, but that’s been all camp. That’s what he can be. He’s the guy in that room, in my opinion — he blocks, he catches the ball in traffic, he can track the ball vertically, he’s great in the red zone. He’s the complete package. [Pat] has got great size, and he loves to play. ”
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