Speaking to the media this week, KC Chiefs rookie TE Jared Wiley discussed his experience playing quarterback and how he'll be able to meet expectations early.
' rookie minicamp is officially off and running, and Saturday presented first-year players with an opportunity to dip their toes into the water. In addition to gaining valuable experience for life in the NFL , some players got to speak to the media.
When asked about expectations on Saturday, Wiley echoed a similar sentiment to what he's said ever since getting drafted. The TCU product wants to fit in quickly and find ways to help the team. Wiley finds himself in a good position, as he doesn't have to be a star on day one. That's still Travis Kelce's job, and Noah Gray is a very reliable tight end No. 2 as he enters the final year of his rookie contract. Free agent signing Irv Smith Jr., too, is on the roster. Despite the expectations the team has for him and he has for himself, Wiley can be brought along slowly.
“First off, that transition was a little bit tougher," Wiley said."I played quarterback in high school so I really never experienced college football and then they were like, ‘Hey you’re going to go play tight end.’ So that was a little different. A lot of run-blocking drills, a lot of practicing went into it.
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