Colts 2015 Position Review: Wide Receivers
By Evan Reller
Quan Bray
Grade: A- (as a returner)
What went right: Bray wasn’t used in the passing game this season, but did move into the active roster after Dorsett’s injury. He played in nine games this year and was a stud punt and kick returner. He averaged just under eight yards per punt and 27 yards on kickoffs. It felt like Bray would eventually break a return for a touchdown, and with more opportunity will do so next year.
What went wrong: Only that it took the Colts so long to figure out his talents as a returner. Griff Whalen was never a real option, and it was surprising he kept making the team despite being merely about average at a lot of minor things. Bray might be a bit limited as a receiver right now but isn’t any less useful than Whalen was.
Offseason expectations: Bray is a good receiver and was a bubble player to make the active roster at the end of the preseason. Now that we’ve seen his value as a returner, he should be a lock to make the team in 2016, and will basically take the place of Griff Whalen. Bray could easily be the best returner the Colts have had in a decade and could fully round out special teams, as well as give the Colts a decent fifth option at receiver.