As a big Ohio State fan, the hype that followed him into college was tremendous. Before the unstorybook ending Pryor was the man in Columbus leading them to a few BCS Bowls, we won’t go into that story but we all have heard about it.
Pryor now in his 3rd year in the NFL is starting for the Oakland Raiders and I have been able to watch them play on TV twice this year already and what I have seen has been highly impressive. Some of the plays Pryor is making on the field he couldn’t make while he was under center in Columbus his accuracy has been tremendous, it’s great to see how a person needed to work on certain things to be successful on the big stage in the person do the necessary things to get it done. He’s always had the arm strength but you never knew where the ball would go his footwork is a thousand times better and he’s still a major threat to make something happen with is legs.
Pryor has started 4 of 5 games missing one due to a concussion suffered on Monday Night Football vs the Broncos. His current stats: 845 yards passing. 68.3% completion %, 4 TD’s and only 2 Int’s, while also having 229 yards on the ground.
Coach Allen seems to be getting more answers than questions concerning the play of his QB, pretty good for a person outsiders thought would be switching to receiver or tight end for his best chance of playing.
From the looks of things Oakland has finally found a Quarterback.
You’re absolutely right. I was one of the huge doubters. I didn’t think he had the mentality of an NFL quarterback. He didn’t. This is Al Davis’ last good pick. And I am eating my words. Pryor has done an excellent job so far. His drive to be better has been fantastic. I look forward to him getting some weapons.
I thought because of how he came into the league it would hurt him, he needed his senior season but he worked hard because I thought he was going to have to switch to receiver to get a shot. He proved me wrong too but I figured he deserved at least one shot since Tebow got one. Al Davis has to be smiling right now.
After watching him play at OSU, I definitely thought he wouldn’t cut it in the NFL…. terrible throwing, poor decisions, and even character issues. I couldn’t stand him and can’t say I’m going to cheer for the Raiders or anything, but he’s proving me wrong and I’m not mad. Won’t hate on someone for facing adversity and living out their dream. Hope he eventually makes up with the university and fan base…
I totally agree with what you saw on the field at OSU. I was always a fan but I didn’t see a bright future for him at QB. I’m happy to see him turn a negative into a positive in work at a time of doubt.
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