Terrelle Pryor transcript after first practice with Raiders
By Steve Corkran
Saturday, August 27th, 2011 at 11:48 am in Oakland Raiders.
Quarterback Terrelle Pryor signed a four-year contract with the Raiders on Thursday night, made his way to Napa on Friday morning and practiced with his new teammates for the first time.
His first practice featured a handful of reps in full-team drills and included nine passes. Pryor completed only four of his passes and looked rather shaky.
Still, Pryor’s confidence remains intact, and he is certain that he has what it takes to play quarterback in the NFL. That subject was one of many he touched upon during an eight-minute interview. Here is the complete transcript:
Q: How was Day 1?
A: “It was fun interacting with the other quarterbacks here. It was a good time. It was a lot of information in one day, but I’ll get used to it.”
Q: What was coach Jackson saying to you?
A: “He was just helping me out. He’s a great coach. I enjoy him a lot and I look forward to working with him.”
Q: How much work will you be able to get done before the suspension kicks in?
A: “I would say the rewind and the problem is that now I’m 17, 18 days, practices behind right now. I’m just playing catchup right now. Some of the stuff is getting there, and I’m starting to get familiar with some of the stuff. But it’s been one day. Give me a couple of days, and I should be able to fill it in and feel a lot more comfortable.”
Q: What do you hope to accomplish your rookie season?
A: “I don’t know. Just help out and help to win. Get in, get my feet wet a little bit and just really learn off of Jason Campbell and the other quarterbacks here because they’ve been around the block.”
Q: How much fun have you had the past two days?
A: “I wouldn’t say fun because I traveled yesterday for about, what, 17 hours. They had delays because of that Irene and bringing with it the weather. I don’t know if I call that exactly fun, but it’s fun that I was able to get an opportunity to come out here and now I’m out here. So, it’s fun that I’m back on the practice field.”
Q: Were you nervous the first day of school?
A: “Not nervous, but you’re getting so much information and you’re just trying to … my mind wants to accomplish it, I want to accomplish it. But it’s just overwhelming.”
Q: Were you OK with coach Jackson throwing you right into the mix?
A: “The biggest thing was I had to get the cadence down. I was learning the cadence. At first, coach was playing around with me, saying he was going to embarrass me and stuff like that. I had fun. I’m learning and I like the way coach makes his quarterbacks learn.”
Q: How important is it to be low key at first?
A: “This right here probably isn’t the best thing right here. But, just pretty much be quiet, talk when I’m supposed to talk and just learn. I’m behind the 8-ball and I’m just trying to learn and get as many things done as I can possible.”
Q: How disappointed are you at being suspended?
A: “It’s a disappointment because I’ve never sat out any games, even when I was hurt. I tried as much as I could and I played, even when I was hurt. Not being allowed to play in a game and miss games, I don’t really know. When you ask me next time, I probably could be able to tell you what it feels like. Right now, I’m just trying to play catch up and get the information as much as I can.”
Q: Was the judgment fair?
A: “It’s what the call was. Like I said before, I didn’t have to be in the supplemental draft, and I was allowed in. I’m just going to take the opportunity. I’m not going to bad mouth it or give my opinion on the good side, bad side. It goes both ways. I’m just glad they gave me the opportunity. That’s all I can really answer on that.”
Q: What do you say to critics who say you can’t play QB at this level?
A: “Ask coach Jackson.”
Q: He said you’re a QB?
A: “Yeah, ask him after a couple of practices.”
Q: Feel as if you have something to prove?
A: “No, I don’t have … Obviously, anytime you come in fresh, you have something to prove. I’m just trying to get better. I’m not here to answer any critics. I’m just trying to answer myself. I’m the biggest critic. I don’t really hear the other critics anyway. I’m the biggest critic and I’m just trying to prove it to myself. That’s all I’m trying to do.”
Q: What have your conversations with managing general partner Al Davis been like?
A: I haven’t met him yet face to face. I’ve chatted with him a couple times on the phone. He’s just an aggressive guy and he loves to win. That’s what I get out of him.
Q: Impressions of Jason Campbell, and what is the relationship like?
A: He’s great. That goes for all the quarterbacks, they’re great, helping me and just trying to catch me up as fast as possible. Jason Campbell he’s a great quarterback.
Q: Jason said guys teasing him for looking like your older brother, you feel that way?
A: He carries himself like a professional. I can’t speak any more highly of him. That’s all you can say. He just carries himself like that, acts like that. He’s a great person. I look forward to working with him.
Q: Are you determined to be QB in NFL?
A: Yes.
Q: Hue said he will play to strengths, what are yours?
A: That’s why we’re out here on the practice field trying to find it out. I don’t know. I don’t know what he’s envisioning.
Q: What were strengths at Ohio State?
A: A lot. It’s too hard to break down for you in the time I have. I’m sure you’ll see it whenever I get on the field and have a chance.
Q: Thoughts on how Raiders been playing on offense and how you can contribute?
A: I haven’t really thought much of that because they have a quarterback right now. Right now I’m behind the eight ball trying to catch up. I have a lot of catching up to do.
Q: Have you watched much of them of late?
A: Yeah. I watched the offense sitting at home on TV. But you can’t really break things down because you don’t know if someone ran the wrong route or the throw. You can’t really break things down like that. You have to be in the film room and know exactly what the plays are and see what really went wrong and not judge off of TV.
Q: How fearful were you that you would not be in supplemental draft?
A: I was fearful because I didn’t want to sit out a year. Things worked out for the best. I’m happy about that.
Q: What did you tell NCAA about all the cheating you did at OhioState?
A: I’d prefer not to answer questions about the NCAA.
Q: This feel like a fresh start personally and professionally?
A: Yes sir. I’m just happy to be here and ready to start fresh and ready to learn as much information as I can possible. I can just breathe and feel a lot better. I’m happy. I’m ready to get going.
Q: Last time you played something other than QB?
A: I think it was my freshman year. I always played running back because I had a lot of speed and always go on these sweeps and stuff right and left and things like that. I love playing the quarterback position and I can’t envision myself playing anything else. I truly enjoy it.
Q: What No. 6 instead of No. 2?
A: Coach won’t let me wear No. 2. Why, I don’t know? You tell me. He won’t let me wear No. 2. I’m just going off what coach tells me.
Q: When you ran so fast at your workout, did you hear talk that Raiders would take you?
A: Nah. I had no clue what was going on. I was getting ready for the draft process.
Q: Can you compare this challenge to anything else in your life?
A: In terms of what.
Q: Starting as fourth QB and trying to accomplish what you want?
A: I don’t understand.
Q: Uphill battle?
A: It’s a challenge anytime you want to go somewhere and you aren’t there quite yet. Even when you get there it’s still a challenge to stay where you’re at. I’m just looking forward to getting better. I’m No. 4 right now. That’s OK. I have a lot to learn. This is my first day.
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August 27th, 2011 at 11:51 am
pure luck?
August 27th, 2011 at 11:51 am
Kiffin’s recent comments about coaching for the Raiders:
“It is almost impossible. I don’t know why I didn’t listen, [because] so many people told me that. That’s why, if you ask [Steve Sarkisian], he didn’t go. He had a chance to go. You’re just so far behind other clubs. You’re waiting for [owner Al Davis] to wake up and come to work at 2 o’clock in the afternoon to make decisions that the rest of the league is making at 6 o’clock in the morning. You’re still running videotapes over to the hotel so he can watch practice at night….”
On Al’s press conference firing him, and the use of an overhead projector:
“….Yeah, it was. It was sad, really, to see somebody who’s accomplished so much in his career and been such a powerful figure in the NFL … to see that was actually pretty sad to watch. But you’re exactly right, an overhead projector — that describes the pace that you’re dealing with of the way an organization is being run.”
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/31208/lane-kiffin-dishes-on-oakland-experience
So, we have Rich Gannon (former MVP), Warren Sapp (future HOF), and now Lane Kiffin detailing the chaos and distractions that make it impossible to succeed with the Raiders. The witness list is growing.
August 27th, 2011 at 11:52 am
909RaiderLifer Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 11:49 am
BigTed707 Says:
August 26th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
MR is out getting a laminated print-out of today’s Kiffin Rant.
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Probably already taped on the ceiling of his bedroom, next to the Gruden poster…..
August 27th, 2011 at 11:54 am
RaiderDuck,
Kiffin may be lying. Certainly his accusations haven’t been proven. But it’s just one more witness as to the chaos that takes place in Oakland.
Remember, when Sapp made his claims, everyone chalked him up to be the class clown.
Then Gannon makes his claims…you can’t accuse him of being a clown. He’s one of the most serious people to ever put on a Raider uniform. He’s also a former MVP. Now we’re getting some solid credibility in regards to the Raiders’ environment.
Now, Kiffin speaks out.
The list is just growing, that’s all.
August 27th, 2011 at 11:57 am
69.RaiderSuck Says:
August 26th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
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priesttj
lefty alias mistic1
Beecham
charged up
alex 7 is suspect
ohio raider isn’t
Mistic1
Albert Bigelow Paine
89025 Raider
Raider in Paradise
plunketthead
Please feel free to add to the list.
thats just to name a few. probably another 30-50 names or so. there pretty easy to spot, there are a lot of similarities in dialogue and mannerisms.
JHill, if you think that mouth-diareah is funny beecham spews, you really need to check some values.
August 27th, 2011 at 11:58 am
1 day til reality sets in 4-12!!!!!
August 27th, 2011 at 11:59 am
I’ll tell you who else might have a laminated print of Kiffin’s rant. Our opposing coaches this year.
Our general manager, who’s heavily involved in day to day operations and game planning, doesn’t get going until 2pm? That tells them that the Raiders are disorganized, and that it likely carries over to the sidelines as well. Perhaps tweaking their gameplans to complicate and confuse the Raiders coaches, who always seem to be a step behind thanks to their owner starting his work days so late, might be something they’d consider. No huddles would be an effective way to take advantage of a laxed Raider team that takes forever to get going, too.
August 27th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
# r8dercain Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 7:56 am
Dvrick is to smart to be MR
August 27th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
# Plunketthead Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 7:38 am
Morning Cain
That list you used is not the updated one
Heres the latest list without any additions you may have made
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SilverNutsack
Master Beeecham
Charged Up
Alex 7
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Raider in Paradise
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Sullivan44
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August 27th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
# LA to TheBay Says:
August 26th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
232, if you’re gonna do it, go all out.
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/26/Raiders-Trade-Michael-Bush-to-Seattle-for-6th-Round-draft-pick
Raiders Trade Michael Bush to Seattle for 6th Round draft pick
Posted by Michael David Smith on August 26, 2011, 3:35 PM EDT
In a move that has us scratching our heads (and because it’s the Raiders, we can’t be surprised), Oakland has sent 4th year running back Michael Bush to the Seahawks for a 6th roud draft pick in 2012 per Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune.
Bush has been a backup for Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas the last three seasons and is generally regarded amongst league sources as a starting caliber back and squandered his first few years in the Black Hole.
It appears Al Davis will rely heavily on rookie Taiwan Jones to shoulder the responsibility of primary backup to Run DMC.
With his forty yard dash time, THAT is no surprise.
August 27th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
So, now if Campbell goes down, we have no one.
McFadden goes down, we have no one.
This on the heels of letting the best CB in the league, and a pro bowl TE, walk.
The depth chart this year is worse than last year’s at almost every position.
August 27th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Q: Have you watched much of them of late?
A: Yeah. I watched the offense sitting at home on TV. But you can’t really break things down because you don’t know if someone ran the wrong route or the throw. You can’t really break things down like that. You have to be in the film room and know exactly what the plays are and see what really went wrong and not judge off of TV.
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Please; those of you that routinely “watch film” and comment on “what you saw”… commit young Mr. Pryor’s remarks to memory.
Thanks in advance.
August 27th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
So, now if Campbell goes down, we have no one.
McFadden goes down, we have no one.
This on the heels of letting the best CB in the league, and a pro bowl TE, walk.
The depth chart this year is worse than last year’s at almost every position.
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What??? We have Edwards, Boller and (after Week 5) Pryor if Campbell goes down.
If DMAC goes down, we have both Bush and Taiwan; ignore Dvrick’s BS link.
Boss will more than adequately replace Zach.
Nnamdi wanted to leave. No way we could’ve stopped him.
August 27th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Q: What did you tell NCAA about all the cheating you did at OhioState?
A: I’d prefer not to answer questions about the NCAA.
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Damn, who asked that question???
That was both harsh and pretty funny.
August 27th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Please; those of you that routinely “watch film” and comment on “what you saw”… commit young Mr. Pryor’s remarks to memory.
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I would just add that it is why we are “semi-pro’s” and not pro’s.
DVR “cutups” are adequate for us, lol.
August 27th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Jason Campbell is 29 years old, and in his second year with the Raiders. As far as anyone knows, the Raiders are committed to him as their starter. He had 2 back up QBs already. So why bring in Pyror? If the Raiders are interested in a quality backup, why not stick with Gradkowski, who’s proved himself? People have talked of Gradkowski wanting to start, and that creating a rift on the team. And Pyror WON’T want to start?
Pryor serves no purpose as a backup. We had Gradkowski, Edwards has proven himself to be somewhat reliable. We’ve never had need for a backup QB. Seems to me Pryor was acquired as Jason Campbell’s successor. That can’t sit well with the 29 year old Campbell.
August 27th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Still think it is hilarious that he was given the hell no on wearing #2.
Jamarcus always setting the bar of awful-ness.
Has there ever been any other player who had their number “retired” for being so awful?
August 27th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
lol. Good one, DvRick. I stepped right in that. And for a 6th round pick. lol. Shame on me for not catching that.
August 27th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Pryor won’t want to start this year. He knows he’s not ready.
He may want to start next year, or especially the year after. That’s the great thing about competition. If he’s better, he’ll start.
August 27th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
So, Duck, Pryor was drafted to succeed Campbell? Campbell is 29 year old, and in only his second year with us! Doesn’t look like the Raiders have much faith in Campbell. Which begs the question, why is he our starting QB?
August 27th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
So, Duck, Pryor was drafted to succeed Campbell? Campbell is 29 year old, and in only his second year with us! Doesn’t look like the Raiders have much faith in Campbell. Which begs the question, why is he our starting QB?
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Campbell reminds me a LOT of a similar guy from a generation ago named Chris Chandler, who played with the Colts, the Falcons and about a half-dozen other teams. Both are good enough to start in the National Football League, but have enough flaws in their game to prevent them from excelling.
In short, if you need a starting QB, Campbell’s your guy, but you’re always going to be looking for the long-term answer, and Pryor might be it.
As for Campbell, I foresee a similar career to Chandler’s: He’ll bounce around a bunch of different teams over the next decade, and be remembered as a respected, but not loved, signal-caller.
Steve DeBerg is another similar QB that comes to find, for the REALLY old amongst us.
August 27th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Chris Chandler is a great analogy.
Put it together one year for a Super Bowl run, but was mostly an average to slightly below-average QB.
Chandler had a concussion issue as well, and let’s hope this trend doesn’t continue with Soup.
August 27th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Jason Campbell, as well as the other two veteran QBs on the Raiders’ roster, is a free agent at the end of the year. I disagree that the Raiders don’t have a need for a backup QB; every team has to have at least two guys that they can trust to run the offense.
There’s no doubt that the Raiders drafted Pryor because they think he can be an NFL quarterback. It’s a pretty good situation, actually, because it allows the team to evaluate their options at or near the end of the year, without committing a ton of money on long-term deals for Campbell or anyone else. If Pryor develops faster than expected the team is not tied to anyone. If there’s any doubt that he wouldn’t be able to play next year, they can extend one of the three QBs they have or sign someone else to a short-term deal to play until they can determine for sure if Pryor is their man.
Campbell is the “unquestioned starter” this year, no doubt. Also without doubt is that he will have to earn another contract with his play this year. His future as a Raider is far from a sure thing, and the team is trying to cover for that by taking a player that they think can be a quality starter in the league down the road.
August 27th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Pryor just turned 22 in June. Oakland will take their time with this kid. He will need 3 years to be ready at QB, if ever.
Campbell has nothing to worry about for a few years.
August 27th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
So, was or was not Pryor acquired to succeed Campbell?
August 27th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
So, was or was not Pryor acquired to succeed Campbell?
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Sure, he was. Pryor has a much bigger upside than Campbell. Doesn’t mean Oakland doesn’t like Campbell; it just means they are trying to improve the team. QB’s with Pryor’s physical gifts are rare.
Drafting Pryor while Campbell is on the team is just like drafting DMAC while Fargas and Dominic Rhodes were still here.
Pryor compares very well with Cam Newton, and didn’t cost Oakland the first pick in the draft, either.
August 27th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Ed Teach, I would keep JCAMPBELL and resign him. Pryor needs to sit this year and possibly next. I am hoping CAMPBELL has a good year so we can continue to develop TP. I would also strongly consider keeping Edwards or Boeller unless you could get a FA that is a better value. The 2 backups will have a year with this system under their belts….
August 27th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
So, we don’t even have a franchise QB, is that what you’re saying, Duck? You’re saying Campbell’s a stop gap? And it will likely be another 2-3 years before we have a franchise QB we can rest our hat on?
August 27th, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
So, we don’t even have a franchise QB, is that what you’re saying, Duck? You’re saying Campbell’s a stop gap? And it will likely be another 2-3 years before we have a franchise QB we can rest our hat on?
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We have a possible franchise QB in the making: Terrelle Pryor.
You’re acting as if we can just go on the street and sign a franchise QB who’s ready to go right now. We can’t. They’re very rare, and those that are tend to get locked up by their teams to contracts of ungodly length and expense.
In other words, would I prefer we had Aaron Rodgers, Matt Ryan, Eli Manning, Phillip Rivers or Sam Bradford here? Sure. But they’re not available. And in several years, Pryor MIGHT be at their elite level.
August 27th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
Wow. I thought all along Jason Campbell was our QB of the future. He’s 29. 2nd year with the team. Thought he was it. This is disheartening. Never knew he was just a stop gap. I’m looking for reasons to support the team and buy tickets. You’re not helping me.
August 27th, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Plunketthead Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 7:48 am
We need a checklist to get on the UnReal Moron Raider list
1) hates Al with a passion
2) loves Lane K
3) makes lame poop jokes
4) loves Bruce, T.C., Sapphead, Gannon, etc
5) Berates Al and the team 24/7/365
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Proof that I am not MR. I do not hate Al Davis. I do not love Lane Kiffin. I do not make lame poop jokes.And, I hate Bruce Gradkowski. Just because MR and myself are smarter than most of you does not mean we are the same person.
August 27th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
Wow. I thought all along Jason Campbell was our QB of the future. He’s 29. 2nd year with the team. Thought he was it. This is disheartening. Never knew he was just a stop gap. I’m looking for reasons to support the team and buy tickets. You’re not helping me.
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I’m not a ticket agent for the Oakland Raiders. Rose-colored glasses are not in my job description.
Is Jason Campbell a good starting NFL quarterback? Yes. Is he a great one? No.
August 27th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
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August 27th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
I still cannot believe we stole Pryor it just hasn’t sunk in yet. I wanted this kid soo bad I could taste it and we pulled the trigger and got him right where I thought we should’ve. To have a young gun like him being groomed by the coaches we have now is truely the best thing we could be doing.
A lot of people talk about the players in next years draft well they have to play out their senior years while he’s learning at the highest level getting usedd to life in the NFL he’ll have a year on any of them.
It’s just a win win situation because we were never going to able to get Luck or Jones anybody dreeaming those dreams is not realistic. WHat team needed a QB would think of passing on either and after them Pryor is right in the mix and we would’ve had to give a top 15 pick to get him in that draft. We saved a 1st rndr and a ton of money. $$4 million over 4 years as opposed to 30 over 5. Yeah we may ahve to extend him in his 3rd year but so what the savings will have taken place because once this kid hits the field fulltime. He’ll be a 6′6″ 245lbs. version of Mike Vick just a absolute beast.
August 27th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
My feeling is that the Raiders are keeping their options open. The answer as to how this shakes out will depend on how each guy plays and practices.
They were willing to risk a third-rounder on a kid that they think has the tools to be good, but will need at least a year (and maybe more) to be the starter. The ideal situation would be that Campbell plays well enough to stay with the team, and that he and Pryor compete for the job next year or the year after that.
If Pryor develops quickly, they have options. If he doesn’t, they can still resign Campbell, look for another veteran, or draft or trade for someone. They are not putting all of their eggs in one basket, however, like they did with JaMarcus.
Obviously, the hope is that Jackson and Al Saunders can harness Pryor’s talent and potential so that he can be the long-term QB for the Raiders. If it doesn’t work out, they “only” used a third-rounder on him and it didn’t cost very much.
August 27th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Eli Manning is garbage, anybody who throws 24 int’s in his 5th season of starting he’s way way way overrated. Yeah he won a SB and so did Brad Johnson both had nightmare defenses it was n’t as if they carrried their teams.
I feel JC is hands down better than Eli and just as good as Matt Ryan. People uy into the Matty Ice crap that guy is living off that team around him. He’s played inthe sam esystem his entire career same as Flacco. JC is on par with those guys no doubt in my mind………………period
August 27th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
There’s something familiar about Sullivan44.
August 27th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
And ABP, too.Busy boy.
August 27th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
ET let me tell ya’ and I’m not trying to get you to accept my word but there is a reason I wanted this kid soo bad. You weren’t at his proday but he lit it up. Pryor is legit………….period
All the naysayers can say whatever they want I watched this kid enough to know he just needs time and coaching the same as anyone else. When he gets it just watch what I’m telling ya. He’s gonna scare the crap out of this league along with Cam Newton. Only Cam’s being forced to produce he’s in a pressure situation while TP can sit and learn which is exactly what he needs.
I’m not worried about JC keeping the seat warm for a couple of years I’ve seen enough of what JC can do this preseason to know he can flat out spin it. That backshoulder he threw to DHB at the 2 yardline in between the CB and FS was a stick throw, he has it. JC is a much better QB than anyone wants to admit but sooner or later they will have to.
August 27th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Priesttj Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Eli Manning is garbage, anybody who throws 24 int’s in his 5th season of starting he’s way way way overrated. Yeah he won a SB and so did Brad Johnson both had nightmare defenses it was n’t as if they carrried their teams.
I feel JC is hands down better than Eli and just as good as Matt Ryan. People uy into the Matty Ice crap that guy is living off that team around him. He’s played inthe sam esystem his entire career same as Flacco. JC is on par with those guys no doubt in my mind………………period
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Really? Aren’t you the guy who said Michael Vick was better than John Elway?
August 27th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Matt Ryan took a 4-12 team to the playoffs, his rookie year and posted a higher QB rating than Soup ever has, in his ROOKIE YEAR.
Brad Johnson was a career game-manager, who got epicly hot in 2002.
Brad Johnson’s 2002 season WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST EVER FOR A QB IN NFL HISTORY.
22 TD’s, 6 int’s, 93 QB rating, Super Bowl victory.
Not many QB’s can say they did that in one season.
August 27th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Just Fire Baby, I think Priest only likes African American QBs.
August 27th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
So if you know better? state your case…..I think Mike Vick is an unbelievable talent same as John Elway. If I had the choice I’d take Vick, you obviously would take Elway which is a great choice. if you think Vick stinks say so….or shut up!
August 27th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
i think you only like white ones….
August 27th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Sullivan,
Gotta give up on the Gradkowski thing. The guy is backing up Andy Dalton in Cincinnati. Clearly not a guy for the long-term…as he proved here.
Gives you a spark here and there but useless as a starter.
Because he truly believed he was a starter here, he would have been a distraction
August 27th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Matt Ryan would never, EVER, under any circumstance, be benched for Todd Collins or Bruce Gradkowski.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Priesttj Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
So if you know better? state your case…..I think Mike Vick is an unbelievable talent same as John Elway. If I had the choice I’d take Vick, you obviously would take Elway which is a great choice. if you think Vick stinks say so….or shut up!
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Vick had an amazing year last season. But compared to Elway, he hasn’t done anything. Elway went to 5 Super Bowls and won two. He was an amazing athlete himself. He is an NFL legend. It’s like saying Lebron James is better than Michael Jordan.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
That’s the problem with you guys in here I can talk glowingly about white QB’s for a hundred years the minute I praise a black QB it draws the ire of you guys. I can praise Kenny Stabler Joe Montana Dan Marino all day long. But I better not say anything positive about Don Mcnabb or there’s an issue.
All of y’all can get the hell outta my face. I’ve praise white QB’s and supported them all my life but now that there’s a few black QB’s I like all of a sudden I’m racist. I think you are the racist for questioning it.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
TJ, stop being a racist old fool like your cousin KrappyKell.
Surprised you aren’t in traction from doing your James Brown impression in celebration of the Pryor pick.
Now let’s all pretend you didn’t just call a 22 year old project the next – and better – Michael Vick.
Just get those soiled diapers changed stat and take your pain meds.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Well I said it…………..tough!
August 27th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
And to say Jason Campbell is better than Manning and Ryan is ridiculous. I think Campbell will have a good year. But it doesn’t seem like he is a franchise QB. BTW, if you think Campbell is that good, then why do we need Pryor?
August 27th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Mike Vick is the Mr. October of QB’s.
Every year, he falters towards the end, and limps around a playoff lose. He has had some TERRIBLE, Gradkowski-esque playoff games, and has more turnovers than TD’s career in the playoffs.
AFter the Redskins masacre last year, he had as many TD’s as turnovers the rest of the year, and went 4-4.
He is the most exciting player in the NFL at times, but on the whole, he gets outplayed at the END OF EVERY SEASON by another QB.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
SnB Offense Defense Specialteams Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Sullivan,
Gotta give up on the Gradkowski thing. The guy is backing up Andy Dalton in Cincinnati. Clearly not a guy for the long-term…as he proved here.
Gives you a spark here and there but useless as a starter.
Because he truly believed he was a starter here, he would have been a distraction
=========================
Thank you. I wish people would give up on the guy as a long term option. He was pretty much the main reason other than Walter McFadden that we lost that game against Miami because his arm couldn’t hit wide-open receivers 20 yards down-field.
He became to much of a folk hero after the Pittsburgh game in 09 and didn’t really build off that other than that time he finished off the game against St. Louis last year.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Yea here comes all the bigots I’m not supposed to recognise talent if it’s black…………go to hell the whole lot of ya’
August 27th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
I don’t know Priest. You saying Vick is better than Elway makes me question your reasoning.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
I can praise White QB’s allday and NOTHING is said the minute I say one thing about a black QB I only like black QB’s……………Y’all must be crazy!!!
August 27th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Priesttj,
A lot of excitement over a 3rd round pick.
Let’s just see it play out.
Pryor has a lot of work to do. If he was a sure fire elite QB, he would have gone earlier.
He is physically gifted…but that only means something if he is able to:
1. Master the playbook like the elites
2. Perfect the fundamentals of throwing the ball and footwork
3. Know how to read and react properly to defenses
4. Be a leader in every way (1st in last out…film junkie)
If he does those things….then the athleticism makes him a ridiculously dangerous weapon…like Vick last year.
But without those 4 things I mentioned, his athleticism means nothing
August 27th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
TJ, calm down you senile old fool.
Man, when you old knuckleheads get all worked up, I can almost hear your diapers slipping in half.
Take a sitz bath, get in bed and fire up a good episode of Matlock on the picture box. It’s bedtime.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
John Elway was a better athlete than Mike Vick as well.
Elway could have been a pro baseball player, and probably a 1st round pick if he dedicated himself.
He is also a scratch golfer at 50 years old.
Mike Vick could run faster than Elway, and had more wiggle of course.
But if they were both in their prime playing baseball, football, basketball, golf or probably just about any other sport, Elway would kick Vick’s azz, and it pains me to say anything nice about Elway because I hate that bastard.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
Why because he’s BLACK??????????LOL
August 27th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
Priest,
Why do you keep saying “ya’ll” ?
It’s one troll in here accusing you of it.
Don’t listen to him and focus on the football talk, lol.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Priesttj Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
I can praise White QB’s allday and NOTHING is said the minute I say one thing about a black QB I only like black QB’s……………Y’all must be crazy!!!
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Just admit it, your biased towards black QBs. It’s not big deal.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Sullivan – we took Pryor for the same reason that N.E. took mallet. Are they considering Brady to be only stop gap? Of course not. But if brady get another knee injury then thaay have their future qb already on the bench. Also, pryor can be developed and traded for a nice player or a high pick. He has value. Surprised you don’t get that.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Matt Ryan is overrated
Joe Flacco is overrated
Cam Newton will be a bust
Terrelle Pryor has an oppty to be better than Cam
Sam Bradford is the f’kn man
August 27th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Oh and I think Eli is a pretty good QB
August 27th, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Vick? This season will tell if last year was a fluke.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Cam has a much better ball than Pryor at this stage, and I think that is the big difference between them.
Pryor seems to muscle it a little, especially the deep balls, and it flutters a little sometimes.
Nothing Colonel Saunders can’t fix.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:14 pm
We took Pruor for the same reason N.E. took Brady when the already had Bledsoe.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Last year wasn’t a fluke for Vick that’s what he does every year.
Great to start, has one or two epic moments when he is unstoppable, than starts to falter as the season wears on, gets banged up and has a disappointing playoff lose.
Nothing fluky about it and I expect the same this season.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Its also not very fair to compare other QBs around the league to what has been happening in Oakland.
Young QBs need stability with coaches, good coaches and good talent around them.
The Raiders have not been able to do those three for quite a while now.
Jason Campbell had Jacoby Ford for half the year…and an offensive line that can’t pass block very well.
Ryan and others have developed because coaches and organization had a plan for the kid…Andy Reid has been coaching for a decade with a well practiced and well researched methodology.
The Raiders have had Callahan, Turner, Shell/Bed&Breakfast guy, Kiffin, Cable….and a slew of offensive coordinators and terrible talent.
Only now is the 1st year in a while where the same O.C is with the team.
Only now does it appear the receivers are starting to have some talent
The O-Line still has issues.
So be patient and see what happens….stop comparing QBs here with other QBs
August 27th, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Cam has a much better ball than Pryor at this stage, and I think that is the big difference between them.
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You must be outta yo damn mind
August 27th, 2011 at 2:16 pm
That’s what’s wrong with this society nothing black is supposed to be appreciated the same as a white counterpart. This is the most racu=ist society EVER N EXISTENCE. The minute you talk a QB who happens to be black all the good white folks get disturbed.
As if what the hell does he mean praising this black guy over that white guy. COLOR has NOTHING to do with it the only time it become an issue is IF HE’S BLACK………………it gets VERY OLD and tiring I can like and appreciate whoever the heel mI want to even if they’re pocadot I’m MY OPINION MY CHOICE………….not yours!
August 27th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Sounds like your anti white tj. Your probably into blk theology & worship the blk panthers.
T or F ?
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Priesttj Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Eli Manning is garbage
August 27th, 2011 at 2:21 pm
Oh great, TJ is in “deranged ranting old pastor” mode.
Probably got into a new suit and fresh pair of Pampers out of the closet for that post.
Old goat, don’t you have anything better to do than defend your racist self on a football blog? Just a few weeks ago you James Brown-ing in celebration.
No you’re on the verge of a total and complete diaper overload.
Lemonade and celery, old fool. And lots of it.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
I think Priest is just a bit out there. No harm in being crazy.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
That’s what’s wrong with this society nothing black is supposed to be appreciated the same as a white counterpart
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Tell that to the Jimmer!!!
August 27th, 2011 at 2:25 pm
tj,
ABP is right, there’s nothing wrong with being a deranged lunatic on a blog, as long as you stay in your house and don’t go outside and hurt anybody.
Carry on tj, oh and your record is flawless in here!
lol
August 27th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Vick wont do so good with eagles poor oline
August 27th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Priesttj,
The only thing people value is production.
If Pryor produces he will get big money, fame, and strong fan support.
If he doesn’t, he’ll go the way of other NFL players that couldn’t produce.
As a note, you are putting WAAAAAAYYYY too much emotional investment into Pryor.
He’s got a lot of questions he has to answer and is not a sure fire thing.
He also did not come into this league with the pedigree of Cam Newton, Sam Bradford, Matt Ryan or even JaDavis.
That means there are serious questions that exist that prevented him from being a 1st or 2nd round pick.
So let’s just let Pryor work on those questions and see how it pans out. He is another “potential” and “development” pick for the Raiders. He won’t be able to help this team for a couple of years
August 27th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
tj, wasnt I the first one in here to start calling you a fraud ?
August 27th, 2011 at 2:27 pm
# RaiderDuck Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Sullivan44 Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
So, now if Campbell goes down, we have no one.
McFadden goes down, we have no one.
This on the heels of letting the best CB in the league, and a pro bowl TE, walk.
The depth chart this year is worse than last year’s at almost every position.
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What??? We have Edwards, Boller and (after Week 5) Pryor if Campbell goes down.
If DMAC goes down, we have both Bush and Taiwan; ignore Dvrick’s BS link.
Boss will more than adequately replace Zach.
Nnamdi wanted to leave. No way we could’ve stopped him.
*********Boy you live in fantasyland!!You are in for a real reality check- countdown to the beat down by the Saints!!!
August 27th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Still think it is hilarious that he was given the hell no on wearing #2.
Jamarcus always setting the bar of awful-ness.
Has there ever been any other player who had their number “retired” for being so awful?
Pryor will be the second!
August 27th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
# priesttj Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
i only like black ones….
************you are the real MR******
August 27th, 2011 at 2:32 pm
# Master Beeecham Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
TJ, stop being a racist old fool like your cousin KrappyKell.
Surprised you aren’t in traction from doing your James Brown impression in celebration of the Pryor pick.
Now let’s all pretend you didn’t just call a 22 year old project the next – and better – Michael Vick.
Just get those soiled diapers changed stat and take your pain meds.
*******************************—————————————————————————————–HE IS REALLY MR——
August 27th, 2011 at 2:33 pm
Supposedly Pryor didn’t get along with teammates to well at OSU.
Same thing as Chris Simms at Texas. Showed up entitled, with an I’m better than you attitude, and rubbed people the wrong way.
Hue should be able to humble him, by relegating him to #4 QB for awhile, than make him the #3 who doesn’t even suit up on game days.
May be the best thing to happen to Terrell Pryor.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:35 pm
# LA to TheBay Says:
August 26th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/26/Raiders-Trade-Michael-Bush-to-Seattle-for-6th-Round-draft-pick
Raiders Trade Michael Bush to Seattle for 6th Round draft pick
Posted by Michael David Smith on August 26, 2011, 3:35 PM EDT
In a move that has us scratching our heads (and because it’s the Raiders, we can’t be surprised), Oakland has sent 4th year running back Michael Bush to the Seahawks for a 6th roud draft pick in 2012 per Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune.
Bush has been a backup for Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas the last three seasons and is generally regarded amongst league sources as a starting caliber back and squandered his first few years in the Black Hole.
It appears Al Davis will rely heavily on rookie Taiwan Jones to shoulder the responsibility of primary backup to Run DMC.
With his forty yard dash time, THAT is no surprise.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
# TheGeneral Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Vick will do sooooo good with eagles great oline.Think I’ll become an Eagles fan!!!!
August 27th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
43.priesttj Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
So if you know better? state your case…..I think Mike Vick is an unbelievable talent same as John Elway. If I had the choice I’d take Vick, you obviously would take Elway which is a great choice. if you think Vick stinks say so….or shut up!
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Vick over Elway? Jezuz Priest is drunk again.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:39 pm
# RaiderDuck Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
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What??? We have Boller and (after Week 5) Pryor if Campbell goes down.
If DMAC goes down, we don’t have Bush only Taiwan.
Boss will not replace Zach.
Nnamdi wanted to leave. No way we could’ve stopped him.
*********Boy you live in fantasyland!!You are in for a real reality check- countdown to the beat down by the Saints!!!
August 27th, 2011 at 2:40 pm
# Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
I don’t know Priest. You saying Vick is better than Elway makes me question your reasoning.
*********That’s because HE’S MR!!!!!
August 27th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
SnB Nobody is a sure fire thing what the hell are you talking about. Everybody has to produce man not only him. These white guys in here only want there kind praised that’s what bothers me if I say anything positive about a black QB they get upset. As if how dare you. I don’t look at color I look at talent and easily this kids is as talented as a lot of QB who were drafted in th e1st rnd.
they want to act like I’m crazy but thet truth is they’re a bunc of bigots………………period
August 27th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
I’m thinking this new blog tool Dvrick may be one of the most retarded dweebs we’ve seen yet.
Granted, he’s probably 11, but even then our school systems have failed us.
I kinda like how he’s always trying to impress me and get my attention, but it’s just hard to acknowledge such a raging moron.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Beechum = Dvprick
August 27th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
I think Jake Locker was the most athletic QB in the draft, followed by Colin Kapernick.
Locker could be a millionaire athlete in two sports. Who else in the draft can say that?
August 27th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
# priesttj Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
I still cannot believe we stuck with Pryor it just hasn’t sunk in yet. I wanted to pass on this kid soo bad I could taste it and we pulled the trigger and got him big mistake!!!!. To have an idiot like him being groomed by the coaches we have now is truely the worst thing we could be doing.
A lot of people talk about the players in next years draft well they have to play out their senior years while he’s screwing us up.
It’s just a no win situation because we were going to able to get Luck or Jones anybody not dreeaming those dreams is not realistic.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
92.Master Beeecham Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
I’m thinking this new blog tool Dvrick may be one of the most retarded dweebs we’ve seen yet.
Granted, he’s probably 11, but even then our school systems have failed us.
I kinda like how he’s always trying to impress me and get my attention, but it’s just hard to acknowledge such a raging moron.
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What the fck you talking about, your him.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Dvrick, if Beeecham thinks you are a retard, you should just kill yourself.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
You all know I’m not a Cam Newton fan. That much is clear. But one interesting thing happened at work when having a discussion of Teabow.
I said Teabow is garbage and they didn’t want to believe me. I followed up and said Newton is going to be a bust too. And they had no problem believing that.
WAIT. PAUSE! In my mind they are the same type of player; except I would consider Newton to be better than Teabow. Newton certainly has a better arm than Teabow with the same if not better ability to run. And he won a lot of games for a big program just the same.
It was kind of odd to me how they can be so quick to accept Newton will be a bust and defensive/unbelieving when it came to Teabow who was being regulated to 3rd string.
There is a bias out there. It could have just been their objective analysis; but I doubt it. They don’t follow the NFL like I do.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Dakota Elway is GOD huh? to you at least..
Look Elway was a sensational top teir QB, you Mutt and Jeffs in here think I’m comparing CAREERS and I;m not and comparing talents. There is a big difference there career may never parallel that doesn’t mena Vick isn’t more talented than Elway. Vick may never win a SB it doesn’t mean he’s not more talented. But i guess even an explanation will go over most the heads of you hicks in here. SB’s won or played does not determine talent of one player. It never has.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Priesttj Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
SnB Nobody is a sure fire thing what the hell are you talking about. Everybody has to produce man not only him. These white guys in here only want there kind praised that’s what bothers me if I say anything positive about a black QB they get upset.
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I’m not white, I’m Vietnamese.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Plunketthead Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 7:51 am
SilverNutsack
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and the latest:
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August 27th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Cam throws a much better ball than Tebow that much is for sure.
Tebow started 3X’s as many college games though, and that is going to be the biggest issue for Cam, IMO.
Every young QB’s see’s things in the NFL, AT THE NFL LEVEL, for the first time. But Cam is seeing things in the NFL that he has never seen before, AT ANY LEVEL, because of his inexperience and style of play.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
ha
August 27th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
SilverNutsack
Master Beeecham
Charged Up
Alex 7
Dvrick
Albert Bigelow Paine
89025 Raider
Raider in Paradise
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MR
Gust372
Hagar The Horrible
Plunkett for HOF
Don Manoukins Neighbor
and the latest:
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August 27th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Priesttj Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Dakota Elway is GOD huh? to you at least..
Look Elway was a sensational top teir QB, you Mutt and Jeffs in here think I’m comparing CAREERS and I;m not and comparing talents. There is a big difference there career may never parallel that doesn’t mena Vick isn’t more talented than Elway. Vick may never win a SB it doesn’t mean he’s not more talented. But i guess even an explanation will go over most the heads of you hicks in here. SB’s won or played does not determine talent of one player. It never has.
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Vick isn’t more talented than Elway. He’s not more talented than Brady, Manning, Brees, or Rapistburger either. All those guys have more talent than Vick. You are mistaking talent for speed. If Vick couldn’t run like he does, than he wouldn’t even be that good.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
SB’s won or played does not determine talent of one player. It never has.
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Correct.
And talent doesn’t always determine winning or losing.
It never has.
August 27th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
T’pin it’s the way it goes in this society they have no problem believing evil of blacks and will defend and deny the same evil in whites. It’s nothing new and earth shattering it just gets a little tiring after a while.
I can bow to every white QB on earth but let spend an afternoon praising a couple of black QB’s and all of a sudden the race card gets played………it never fails, it never fails.
August 27th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Priesttj,
You let a blog full of faceless posters get you way to fired up…
Only thing that matters is that Al Davis appears to be colorblind when looking at fielding the best players.
August 27th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
Priesttj Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 2:42 pm SilverNutsack
Master Beeecham
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Plunkett for HOF
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and the latest:
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Skeptic – plunketthead pristtj
August 27th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
priesttj Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 2:42 pm Ok guys,I admit I’m MR
August 27th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Dude. Steve is blowing it. Bring back Jerry. This guys last priority is this site, and it shows.
August 27th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
August 27th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Priesttj,
You are a loser,let a blog full of faceless posters get you way to fired up…
Only thing is that Al Davis appears to be blind when looking at fielding the best players.
August 27th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
August 27th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
:megreen: feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed me
August 27th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
I’m not mistaken anything at all YOU are far too focused on what I might think of his SPEED. I take everything into consideration UNLIKE YOU who thinks the only thing he does is run fast…………you have no clue how I evaluate those players you’re just making an assumption and an IGNORANT ONE!!!
August 27th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
August 27th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Priesttj Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
SnB Nobody is a sure fire thing what the hell are you talking about. Everybody has to produce man not only him. These black guys in here only want there kind praised that’s what bothers me if I say anything positive about a white QB they get upset.
I’m not black, I’m Vietnamese.
August 27th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
# priesttj Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
i only like black ones….the hell with you guys I’m going to start rooting against the Raiders!!!Hows that.
August 27th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Dvrick,
You need serious help. I can only hope you are an immature little kid.
Get a life son!
August 27th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
# SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
I need serious help. You can only hope I am an immature little kid.
I’ve gotta Get a life soon!
August 27th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
TJ
Why are you interacting with that troll? Nobody cares what he/she says. Actually, most skip over any entry by that person and don’t even read it – at least I do.
August 27th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
# Boogie Louie from Tuskanookey Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Beechum = Dvprick
******************how did you figure it out?
August 27th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
That is the sam eproblem that is indiginous to most white people when they see an athletic blac QB. They don’t see QB they see athlete and that is where it stops………..yeah he’s a great athlete they’re all great athletes but they can’t think……..it’s an age old stereotype. That is why when white people see Vick play they see all athlete and ignore everything else that he doesbecause they’re soo focused on his athleticism they forget he just passed for 300 yards and 3 TD’s. All because he ran for 75 yards and a TD.
I heard this stuff for 40 years and it never stops whenever i talk abouyt an athletic black QB all I get is he’s an athlete as if it’s a sin to be an athlete and a QB…………..it’s the most insane thing I’ve ever heard yet it’s widely accepted as NORMAL and CORRECT.
August 27th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
# Just Fire Baby Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
AL throws a much better ball than Tebow that much is for sure.
Tebow started 3X’s as many college games though, and that is going to be the biggest issue for AL, IMO.
Every young QB’s see’s things in the NFL, AT THE NFL LEVEL, for the first time. But AL is seeing things in the NFL that he has never seen before, AT ANY LEVEL, because of his inexperience and style of play.
August 27th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Actually, I don’t think that’s even Priesttj. Not the same style writing. Probably just the troll and his/her skizo personalities talking to each other.
August 27th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
Listen to me Al, lock Shaughnessy up NOW!! Fo not mess this up Raiders! Matt is the next bigtime D lineman home grown in Oakland! He is the future of our D line. Along with Houston!
August 27th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
# JB Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
TJ
Why are we not interacting with that troll? We should care what he/she says. Actually, over any entry by any other person! read it – at least I do.
August 27th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
Tj, I like what Al did in getting Pryor. I hope that now he can create (which he seems to be doing) stability and keep the same coaches and just reload with the draft. I want to see everything in order and in place so that when Pryor does get the reigns, its all systems go.
August 27th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
# JB Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Actually, I think even Priesttj is MR. Probably just the troll and his/her skizo personalities talking to each other.
August 27th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
# priesttj Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Yea here comes all the bigots I’m not supposed to recognise talent if it’s white…………go to hell the whole lot of ya’
August 27th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
# JB Says:
August 27th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Actually, I think even Priesttj is MR. Probably just the troll and his/her skizo personalities talking to each other.I always thought he was off in the head!!!!!
August 27th, 2011 at 3:27 pm
Priesttj,
I get the gist of what your saying and the label athletic QB usually has negative connotations in popular culture.
However, Tim Tebow received the same critique when he came out as well…and if not for the baffoonery that was Josh McDaniels…I doubt Tebow gets drafted until the 4th round.
As far as Pryor is concerned, I haven’t seen the kid play much. But I do understand that he was drafted in the 3rd round. That suggests to me that the professionals (scouts, GMs, coaches etc..) see promise in him, but he has enough question marks that teams did not believe he was worth the risk of not mastering the position.
By the way, not a negative per se…but I would suggest to you that this kid has a ways to go to MASTER the position.
Remember, most college QBs don’t make it.
And in order to make it, I think QBs have to emulate the preparation that the QBs that last in this league and have known consistent success seem to do. Bury your head in the playbook, master fundamentals and lead the team.
August 27th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
I agree with the T Pryor pick but we must get jcamp under contract for at least one mire season. Let this kid mature. Maybe two seasons. Ala Aaron Rodgers an Tom Brady
sit bhind Campbell learn master the playbook. Oh an most importantly keep the same coaching staff an system. That’s the biggest killer for a young QB
changing system after system can really f’k a guy up.
All in all with that said. T pryor is gonna succeed at this level
November 4th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
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November 13th, 2011 at 10:41 pm
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