Where Does Terrelle Pryor Fit in the NFL?

By Kalen Patrick

So not 24 hours ago, we learned that Terrelle Pryor will be available to all 32 NFL teams via the Supplemental Draft. It is almost impossible to judge what kind of draft pick teams will give up for him. Almost ZERO scouting done on the guy, yet we all know how valuable QB's are in the NFL. For me, I'd be willing to go as high as a 5th rounder. I could maybe be talked in to a 4th rounder depending on the scouting of Pryor. For the San Francisco 49ers, he really doesn't fit in what they (we) are doing. So the question then lies, where would Terrelle Pryor fit in?

COULD PRYOR AND MCCOY BAT HEADS IN THE AFC NORTH?

So we are looking for a team that has an okayish QB situation now, would be looking for a potential franchise QB in the near future, a non complicated system where Pryor's strengths could be utilized. My best guess right now, would be the Cincinnati Bengals. Why? Well the Bengals have a history of taking on questionable characters, they like to utilize the Supplemental Draft (Ahmad Brooks a few years back), and Pryor could serve as backup insurance if Andy Dalton does not work out. Dalton was a 2nd rounder, so it's not like the Bengals are 100% committed to him (especially financially). While they are making a move to more of a West Coast Offense system, its possible Pryor would have at least a year to learn the system, he is an Ohio Guy and I'm guessing a team like the Bengals would have seen more of him and been more familiar with him than most other teams.

I consider Pryor to be like a raw version of Cam Newton, big arm, athletic, will have a ton to work on to become a quality NFL QB. He definitely has the potential, and I feel that with the way things ended at Ohio State, he is gonna have the biggest chip on his shoulder to succeed. You can never underestimate how much criticism and failure can motivate people (think Michael Vick). I think there are other teams who will (should) be in the market for Terrelle Pryor's services.

Teams that come to mind are: Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions. These are all teams with questionable QB situations (Cowboys having by far the best situation of all these teams) and I could see any one of these teams take a chance on Pryor. I think with his potential he has to be a consideration. Backup for a year or two, but a guy who has the ability to maybe one day be the franchise QB that many many teams look for.

Sidenote: I totally understand that there needs to be rules with every sport, however, I really have to disagree with the NCAA on the issue of selling items belonging to the players. I'm sorry, but if Terrelle Pryor wants to give away a game jersey for a tattoo or for money to help his family out, then he should be allowed do that. However the rules are in place and Pryor had to face the consequences, what I don't like is how the NFL is essentially punishing Pryor for breaking an NCAA rule. Sorry NFL, we all know you are big and powerful, but he broke ZERO NFL rules and thus should not have to serve a suspension of 5 games. Not that it really matters because no way Pryor starts an NFL game in 2011. This ruling here sets in motion rulings for the future where college players can get punished by the NFL. Makes no sense.

Should be exciting to not only see where he goes but to keep an eye on his development over the next few years.

NFL Next Stop - Los Angeles?

By Kalen
The NFL is so popular that it has vaulted to the top of North American sports and all this without the 2nd largest sports market (LA) not even having a team. I go back and forth as to which team or even should there be a team to move to LA. Yes I do think a team should be relocated to Los Angeles, while many will speak about how the NFL is fine the way it is so why mess with what works? While true in some regards I feel the strength of the NFL the last 10 years has been its ability to adapt and change for the better at the right time. I think now is the right time to get serious about putting a team in LA.

THE PROPOSED STADIUM IN DOWNTOWN LA

This begs the question, which team should move to LA? In a recent report, Tim Leiweke CEO of AEG (the company building the proposed stadium in LA) has contacted 5 potential teams about coming to the city of Angels Story Here . The 5 teams were: the Chargers, Raiders, Rams, Vikings and Jaguars. I look at this list and immediately, I wanna take the Vikings and remove them from this list. Minnesota has had the Vikings for what seems like an eternity, they have too much history there and it would be too big a shame to just up and get rid of the great rivalries they have with the other NFC North teams.

The next team I look at and don't buy may be a little surprising but I really don't think the Raiders will be moved back to LA. They have history in LA obviously, but I feel like the team left under bad circumstances. While a team should be in LA, I feel the Bay Area has proven to be big enough to support both the 49ers and Raiders. Plus the Oakland Raiders just sounds right and I feel they a too big a part of the East Bay community to go without a fight. If given the choice between no team or the Raiders, I'm guessing they would take the Raiders, but I just feel like Leiweke would prefer to go in another direction. Al Davis while probably nearing the end of his ownership, is too unpredictable for LA, he could be there for 5 years and then up and move back to Oakland. Too many question marks with the Raiders.

While the Jaguars seem to be the likely choice to move to LA because they are a newer team, lets not forget that they have been around for some time now, 16 years to be exact. They do have history there, and while I could imagine the Jags relocating in the future, I just don't think it will be all the way over to the West Coast. The NFL doesn't have a history of moving teams that far (Oakland to LA, LA to St. Louis, Houston to Tennessee). If the Jags move I feel it would be to a closer location, especially somewhere in football country like Alabama or Oklahoma.

DESTINED FOR A COMEBACK?

This leaves us with 2 options then, the Rams and the Chargers. Both would be very good options for LA in my opinion. Between these two teams I feel that it should be the St. Louis Rams that move. The Rams have also received a lukewarm reception in St. Louis besides for the winning seasons with Kurt Warner and the Greatest Show on Turf. Besides for that whenever the 49ers or other teams visit the Edward Dome in St. Louis, I see way too many empty seats and it just feels like St. Louis has always been a Baseball town, with the Rams playing 2nd to the Cardinals and the Blues having big support there too.


The Rams have a bright future with their franchise QB in Sam Bradford, and Steven Jackson and Chris Long provide other superstar players. I feel that if the Chargers are moved up to LA that, fans in LA would feel the team still belongs to San Diego and would be more of a Southern California Chargers and not their own team. One thing is for sure, a team will be in LA sooner or later, I think the Rams should be the team to move.
I look forward to hearing your guys opinion on my ideas and would like to hear your own ideas.

Kalen from the Sports Cave, SPREAD THE WORD