Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley throws a move in opposition to the Tennessee Titans through the first half of an NFL soccer recreation, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Picture/Nick Wass) AP
Former Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley has proven loads of flashes as a really strong NFL quarterback by means of two seasons as a backup with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted in 2020.
Nonetheless, what he did on Thursday evening within the Ravens’ 2022 preseason opener in opposition to the Tennessee Titans was fairly improbable, even when the all-important caveat of it was solely preseason does apply.
Huntley began for the Ravens and in two quarters of play, he went 16 of 18 for 109 yards with a landing on a pleasant reference to Shemar Bridges earlier than giving solution to former Oregon Geese quarterback Anthony Brown within the second half.
The Ravens in the end received 23-10.
Tyler Huntley lofts it as much as @ShemarBridges17 for a @Ravens TD! @_SNOOP1
— NFL (@NFL) August 12, 2022
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However in totality within the first half, it was Huntley who stole the present, and Twitter was buzzing with pleasure and sizzling takes about his efficiency.
Actually essentially the most notable commentary got here from ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes, an unabashed Seattle Seahawks fan, who tweeted, “Standing replace: Texting a number of folks “i want tyler huntley was my qb”
Standing replace: Texting a number of folks “i want tyler huntley was my qb”
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) August 12, 2022
An entire lot of individuals shared an identical sentiment.
Kinda loopy to assume that Tyler Huntley is the best participant within the historical past of sport.
— Tanner Martin (@TanMart03) August 12, 2022
Tyler Huntley higher than lots of NFL beginning QBs
— SABERN3THY (@sabern3thy) August 12, 2022
there's 0 motive why Tyler Huntley shouldn’t be a beginning qb when drew lock, mitch trubisky and daniel jones are starters
— Hamiltons Burner (@OwnedByLj) August 12, 2022
Tyler Huntley pic.twitter.com/Kvu9nzHRhG
— Native Recruits Solely (@lisadancefit) August 12, 2022
No matter the truth that it’s a preseason recreation Tyler Huntley seems to be actually good!
— Dylan Tempo (@PaceNFL) August 12, 2022
Tyler Huntley deserves a legit likelihood to be a beginning QB on this league.
— Matt Nein (@mnein9) August 12, 2022
Tyler Huntley is admittedly exhibiting his expertise and development as a QB within the NFL.
— 410SportsTalk (@410_sportstalk) August 12, 2022
Tyler Huntley gonna earn himself some good coin within the NFL when it is all mentioned and performed. Enjoyable participant popping out of Utah however I believe he is acquired nice sticking energy. Good job on that 4-minute offense to shut the half for BAL.
— Kyle Crabbs (@GrindingTheTape) August 12, 2022
I can depend about twelve groups within the NFL proper now that Tyler Huntley could be QB1 for if he performed for them. Most proficient backup QB within the league for positive. #RavensFootball
— David Marshall (@2091dj) August 11, 2022
Marcus Williams, Huntley’s fellow former Ute and new Ravens teammate, didn't play within the recreation.
Within the different contest of the evening between the New England Patriots and New York Giants, Harvey Langi — who prepped at Bingham Excessive after which performed at Utah earlier than transferring to BYU — completed with seven tackles (5 solo) for the Patriots of their 23-21 loss.