Knight of God Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Now, I know I just said WR. This guy is 6'5" and about 240lbs running a 4.4. This guy is worth looking at for TE and I don't think he would care if you made him a LS...http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000497963/article/terrelle-pryor-switching-to-wr-after-bengals-releaseTerrelle Pryor has had a change of heart about a position switch.Waived by the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, Pryor wants to be considered as a wide receiver, agent Drew Rosenhaus told NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport.Before latching on with the Bengals in early May, Pryor had said, "If I can't play quarterback, I can't play football."The NFL has essentially informed him that he can't play quarterback.The Bengals were his last shot, as offensive coordinator Hue Jackson has been one of his biggest boosters. Jackson was head coach in Oakland when the Raiders selected Pryor in the 2011 Supplemental Draft.At 6-foot-5 and 235 pounds with 4.40 wheels and rare athleticism, Pryor might be more suited to the "move" tight end role rather than wide receiver.Either way, he'll be forced to learn a new position at the highest level of football against defensive backs who have spent most of their lives mastering the nuances of their own position.It will be an interesting experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungHeezy Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 He could be a weapon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I'm good. It's way late to figure out the nuances of route running and body positioning, to say nothing about catching the ball with his hands and at the highest point. If it was just about size and speed, there would be a lot more guys doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 It will be interesting to see how it plays out. I would be all for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornoth Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I think it's too late for him to be making this switch. He isn't that old but he's been a QB forever... now you're asking him to learn how to run routes, catch, and block? Boy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlshocker Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Dont want anyone to play a position that their hearts not in. He just wants a check. Imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuswap Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Can he block ? Probably a couple years away to comparing to Chase Coffman at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Doesn't hurt to see what's up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglypuff Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I bet the cowboys sign him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 I bet the cowboys sign himI was thinking something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySG Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Eh. It's a tough one. The physical attributes are all there, but he strikes me as if he's a bit entitled. I don't see him piling in hours after practice to learning the position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Substitute "Jameis Winston" into this story a few years from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons_Frenzy Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 He would have to be able to run and pass block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Can he block ? Probably a couple years away to comparing to Chase Coffman at best.most of the best tight ends in the league can't block. The ones who can block are mostly the ones with no type of talent in their bones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 J is right actually. Minus a few guys.Either way I think bringing on a project like Pryor is a little bit too tall a task. It's not like he would come in and contribute right away. This is going to take time, and probably a lot of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Substitute "Jameis Winston" into this story a few years from now.lol that's a great thought, but unfortunately I think it's pretty unrealistic. That would be awesome though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEinPHX Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Substitute "Jameis Winston" into this story a few years from now.Dammit Duff, don't you go wishing that on my son! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wjcorner Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Substitute "Jameis Winston" into this story a few years from now.Because he's black? Because as players they aren't similar at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Dammit Duff, don't you go wishing that on my son! .LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugger8 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Not saying he'd be the next Antonio Gates, but it seems to me that his transition was tougher coming from basketball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornoth Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 most of the best tight ends in the league can't block. The ones who can block are mostly the ones with no type of talent in their bones.Most TE's in the league can block mate, to some degree. If you can't block at all (like a QB wouldn't be able to) then you have to be a guy like TG to make up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Most TE's in the league can block mate, to some degree. If you can't block at all (like a QB wouldn't be able to) then you have to be a guy like TG to make up for it.I don't think you read what I said right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 J is right actually. Minus a few guys.Either way I think bringing on a project like Pryor is a little bit too tall a task. It's not like he would come in and contribute right away. This is going to take time, and probably a lot of it.take gronk for example, he isn't the best blocker in the world(I'm lying) but he's a **** of an athlete, then you have a guy like Ben harstock (maybe spelled his name wrong) who isn't the greatest tight end but he's an overall solid blocker. End of the day, I don't think they are gonna bring in anyone else unless there is an injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornoth Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I don't think you read what I said rightMy point is TE's from every level of talent can usually block. Unless you're a once in a generation talent at receiving you have to be able to block. Gronk is one of the best blocking TE's in the league. Witten can block very well, Davis is a key blocker for the 9'ers, Gresham prior to his injury. Guys like Gates, Miller (both of them), they can all block well enough to not need to be taken off the field if they're not running routes. Only Graham and maybe Julius Thomas are porous blockers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
direwolf Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Wouldn't bother me to see him as a non-roster training camp invite just to see if he has any aptitude. But I wouldn't sign him to a contract on those terms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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