Report: Colts Might Draft Terrelle Pryor In 2011 NFL Supplemental Draft
by Brad Wells on Aug 18, 2011 4:17 PM EDT
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According to Todd McShay of ESPN, the Colts are one of seven team that have 'some sort of interest' in Terrelle Pryor, the disgraced former Ohio State quarterback who was at the center of a scandal involving improper benefits that ultimately resulted in the firing 'resignation' of head coach Jim Tressel.
Now, McShay was sneaky in covering his butt while reporting on this, saying, 'I've narrowed it down to a few teams, of course, it probably won't be one of these, but these are the teams I've heard have some sort of interest in Terrelle Pryor.'
Now, all due respect to Todd McShay, but that type of language does not give me confidence in the information he is reporting. In fact, the Colts being one of the teams mentioned seemed to catch the attention of the ESPN studio host who was interviewing McShay on the phone this afternoon on SportsCenter. The host asked, 'Why the Colts?' McShay responded, 'Lack of depth at quarterback, and having time to develop someone.'
You hear that, Curtis Painter? The Colts would rather have Terrelle Pryor and his discounted Porsche as their backup QB than you. Funny thing is, as completely unqualified for the back-up role as Pryor is, I actually think he offers more at the back-up spot than Painter.
Personally, I don't think McShay's report is credible. But, who knows? If the Colts take him next week in the 2011 NFL Supplemental Draft, McShay will look like a genius.
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Now in the supplemental draft
Pryor hopes they aren’t too serious about the “mental” part.
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by The Sport Jester on Aug 18, 2011 4:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I say if....
you can pick him up for a 6th or 7th rounder he is worth the risk, anything higher no thanks. better than Painter
I wouldn't have any problem setting fire to a 5th...
for the chance he develops into a decent player. He’s a great athelete. I have virtually no confidence in his ability to play quarterback in the NFL, and even less confidence he has the maturity to be a successful pro.
That said, take a flyer. Hell, who cares.
by DeepThought on Aug 18, 2011 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
The problem is.....
That if the Colts are willing to take a flyer on Pryor – I’m sure a lot of other NFL teams would take the gamble as well. I doubt it happens.
I got some replies
Not. A. Chance.
No way do they mortgage a future pick, even a 7th rder for a guy who would make a better WR than NFL QB.
Polian...
…does love him some Buckeyes, tho.
by I'm Not Alone, I'm Just Blue on Aug 18, 2011 4:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
As a Buckeyes fan...
Please DON’T!
"No one's gonna take me alive
The time has come to make things right
You and I must fight for our rights
You and I must fight to survive"
by Z.Pain on Aug 18, 2011 5:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
wow, a rational Buckeye fan??!!
never thought i’d see such a thing.
Pryor has NO FUTURE in the NFL…please dont do it Colts!
Some of us do exist!
"No one's gonna take me alive
The time has come to make things right
You and I must fight for our rights
You and I must fight to survive"
Who would be crazy enough to take the chance...
It wouldn’t surprise me to see Philly in the mix. Given that Andy Reid obviously likes this kind of player and they have the depth to develop him, why not? I’m sure Vick would take this kid under his wing, but keep him away from Young. That guys a headcase.
Made Up !!!
he or somone he knows looked around the league and said who doesn’t have a good backup and has time to develope someone. Bingo , the Colts. This is made up pure and simple.
by MrBoJangles46 on Aug 18, 2011 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Yep
Absolutely makes ZERO sense with regards to the Colts as a QB. IMO he’d make a better NFL TE or package WR than QB ala Matt Jones(how’d that workout). Not sure about any roster exemption possibility, but with cutdowns coming in just a few wks, he’d have very little time to do anything before probably being exposed to waivers anyway. Knowing that I wouldn’t make a bid.
by GonzoBlue on Aug 18, 2011 6:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
This is a novel idea and could pay dividends in the future.
I’m sick of other teams who are wise enough to pick up a talented player, developing them, and market them for higher value. Look for examples from Philly with Kolb, Atlanta with Schaub, or watch the Patriot do it with Mallet. The Colts would be smart to spend a 7th rounder on Pryor. He could become a future 2nd rounder or higher in return for a quarterback needy team like Cardinals were this year. The other option would be, he becomes a stop-gap between Peyton and his successor.
NeXt Man Up
by Dann Giszewski on Aug 18, 2011 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
typical front office view from our fans
Play it safe, no risks, good character etc etc. What is there to lose.
by braveheartcolt on Aug 18, 2011 7:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
a draft pick
that could be used to draft someone who actually make this team better.
The Indianapolis Colts are going to be the 1st team to win a super bowl in their own stadium. 'nuff said.
by It'sAlways18 on Aug 19, 2011 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Ah, i see. Someone like a Jerry Hughes.
My bad.
by braveheartcolt on Aug 19, 2011 4:31 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
the boy can play
i dont really see why everyone hates on him so much.. i mean, really hes done nothing thats actually “wrong”. hes one of the MANY who did it, but one of the few who got caught. sure he traded some jerseys, took a free car.. who cares, its not like he shot himself in the leg (plax) killed someone while drunk driving (stallworth) or organized criminal dog fighting. he only led his team to what..2 rose bowl wins and only lost 3-4 games in 3 years. if we give up a 4th or later pick for him id consider it a steal. hes one hellova athlete and at this point, id love to see him replace painter.
It’s not just what he did, it’s how he looks. He can’t make reads, his doesn’t go through his progression well and usually throws to his first target, poor pocket presence and lack of awareness, and is too eager to get outside the pocket.
He's a tremendous athlete.
And while that may be good enough to earn you a great record and a couple rose bowls in college, it simply does not and will not cut it in the NFL. If he is drafted as a project receiver for 2-3 years down the road, I might be interested if it costs less than a 4th rnd pick.
There’s no circumstance under which I want the Colts to replace Painter with someone who knows even less about quarterbacking and has terrible vision and progression.
Pure athleticism does not an NFL player make.
by LeftNutForAStarCenter on Aug 19, 2011 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Couldn't care less one way or another.
Low risk, I mean he is gonna be a backup at any position he plays and it would be a low pick. He’d certainly be more dynamic than Painter.
If they don’t take him, no real big loss.
"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."
- Jack Dempsey
by infinityzero.systemerror on Aug 18, 2011 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
I'
"I've had a terrible day. I just want to go home, drink a box of wine, take a bath, and gentle masturbate myself to sleep"
post fail
I was going to say: I’m with you on this one BBS, I don’t think this claim holds much water
"I've had a terrible day. I just want to go home, drink a box of wine, take a bath, and gentle masturbate myself to sleep"
Terrelle Pryor > The Painter
Hell even, Richard Pryor > Curtis Painter
by kferguson2002 on Aug 19, 2011 12:15 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs
Not gonna happen
Pryor would be a terrible pro and everyone knows it. Chapel’s right, they’re not interested and this is probably McShay trying to draw attention to himself. More likely, the Colts are interested in other players in the supplemental draft and are asking about everyone to prevent other teams from knowing who they want.
"Draft expert says team X will take player Y"
Sounds reasonable to then assume team X will have nothing to do with player Y.
"Perhaps it was the Noid who should have avoided me." Mayor Adam West
It doesn't matter.
Raiders ‘win’ him by bidding a 2nd rounder. Please come back to this post when I turn out right, thank you. :D
(cut to Raiders fans nodding and weeping)
Now, "wait 'till next year" looks like "Watch out for next year!" GO LEAFS GO!
Why not gamble a 5th or 6th?
It’s not like leveraging a potential first round bust like Brown or Hughes could possibly end up. Or a 2nd round mistake like Ugoh. I do not see him as a PM replacement but maybe he could be a situational player like a Brad Smith or try to convert to an athletic, tall, fast receiver-something the Colts could use. Heck, Antonio Gates never played college football but had the skillset to play in the NFL. If it doesn’t work cut him. No I am not an Ohio State jock sniffer. I went to IU.
"Take that baby out and paint some flames on it!" Peyton Manning
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