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.