Another TP Radio Interview: Bottom Line Sports Show
January 31, 2012
Since Terrelle specific news is pretty hard to come by these days, I’ve been scouring the net (and Twitter) looking for anything that’s post-worthy! I found one!
Last Thursday (January 26th) Terrelle was a guest on the Bottom Line Sports Show as hosted on blogtalkradio.
He talks about his rookie season with the Raiders, the transition to the NFL, the Ohio State basketball team, his background as an elite HS hoops player as well as football, does he still play basketball, his AAU hoops memories, his off-season plans, and more. Former Buckeye Will Allen even called in to talk to TP.
You can listen below. Terrelle’s segment starts about 17 minutes in and lasts about half an hour!
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Favorite quote: “I rep Ohio State until I die”
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Two New Terrelle Radio Interviews
October 14, 2011
Now that his suspension is officially over, Terrelle Pryor is finally speaking to the media again. But he’s not forgotten about his Midwest roots. He’s done 2 interviews (that I know of) this week alone with radio stations in his old stomping ground.
I tweeted about his interview with hometown radio station, Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh 93.7 The Fan Interview
Then today he did an interview with Cleveland’s 92.3 The Fan. Listen below.
92.3 The Fan Interview w/ Terrelle Pryor
Interesting storyline there with the Cleveland interview as a large number of Cleveland fans are also Buckeye fans as well as Browns fans, whom the Raiders play this week.
Anyway, take a listen, if you haven’t already. Love that TP is so focused on the future & trying to move forward. If people don’t want to accept his apology, that’s on them. He can’t make them and it’s not productive for him to force the issue. Some people like to hold grudges and will do so no matter what. Terrelle’s right in concentrating on working towards tomorrow.
Raiders OC ‘Excited’ to Work With Terrelle
October 8, 2011
The other day, we got a TP update from the Raiders Head Coach, Hue Jackson. Now, the offensive coordinator, Al Saunders has spoken up as well.
“Yeah, I’m real excited to see him. We had him for a few days in training camp. Of course, anytime you get a young player, he’s been really upbeat. We’re looking forward to seeing what he can do.”
“He’s taken to the offensive terminology and the system real well. He’s done a nice job of that. He’s been working out every day. So, we’re excited when he has the opportunity to join us as a player.”
Terrelle’s suspension officially ends Sunday after the Raiders play Houston. That means, he’ll finally get to practice with his team beginning Monday.
(Source: CSN Bay Area)
Hue Jackson Gives Terrelle Pryor Update
October 6, 2011
Finally we get to hear about how Terrelle is adjusting to professional football within the Raiders organization.
“He’s working hard,” Raiders head coach Hue Jackson told me and co-host Jim Miller on Sirius XM NFL Radio. “He’s learning the system because he can be in meetings. He can see. He can listen. He just can’t practice.
“He’s been taking that information and trying to do everything he can to be the best he can be. I think he’s looking forward to having the opportunity to be out here and working with his teammates.”
There’s a little more…
“We keep the line of communication open,” Jackson said. “He is a very forthcoming young man. If there’s something on his mind he’ll let you know, which I really respect and appreciate. We talk every day. I see him in meetings and he’s very attentive. That’s a great start for him. Now once the real football starts for him pretty soon, we’ll see exactly where he is.”
If you would like to read the full article, I’d highly recommend it.
Spotted: Terrelle Pryor #6 Oakland Raiders Jersey
August 28, 2011
We’re getting there! Places like NFLShop.com, Modell’s, Dick’s, and Sports Authority are showing TP’s Raiders jersey in stock. Yes, the actual jersey # is wrong in the photos, but don’t worry…
Disclaimer: The player’s number is subject to change and the jersey will not ship until the official number is issued
They’re at least offering the jersey this soon. I expect the merchants selling it to increase exponentially in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on the Jersey Page. Because right now there ain’t nuttin’ for us ladies. That needs to change, and no pink jerseys, mmk? I hate that shit.
Terrelle’s First Full Day as a Raider (Pictures/Video)
August 27, 2011
Video: First Media Session
http://prod.video.raiders.clubs.nfl.com/OAK/videos/press-conferences/082611-pryor-media.mp4
Video: Behind The Shield w/ Jeanette Thompson
http://prod.video.raiders.clubs.nfl.com/OAK/videos/behind-the-shield/082611-pryor-bts.mp4
Video: ESPN’s story
Video: Pryor’s First Day (Comcast SportsNet)
So, TP’s first practice with the Oakland Raiders is in the books! And I see the rumors were true that he chose #6. But after seeing that he was told he could not have #2, I gotta wonder why. Hmmmm lol Doesn’t matter. I’ll be coppin’ one!
As expected, it was a little shaky/rusty, but dude has had a whirlwind of a journey leading him to California. To think he’d step into his first practice and be lights out would be a ridiculous expectation. But I’m positive that won’t stop the skeptics from prematurely proclaiming that he’s a bust. If it hasn’t happened yet, it will soon. Just wait.
Honestly, nothing Terrelle does this season is going to affect my thoughts on his NFL future. Let him take in this season, be a part of the team with a full off-season, and full camp (next year), then maybe I’ll start to take inventory. But not until then. I suggest y’all do the same.
After practice, Coach Hue Jackson had the following to say about Terrelle:
“…looks like a quarterback, feels like a quarterback, sounds like a quarterback, and I’m very excited to work with him.”
So, can everyone just chill with the hyperbole already?
Photo source: AP via Daylife & Raiders.com
Signed, Sealed, Delivered!
August 26, 2011
Terrelle Pryor is official on board with the Oakland Raiders. He signed his contract late tonight and will be on hand for his first practice in the morning. These are exciting times for TP, and I wish him the best! Let’s get this party started!
Here’s some more info on his contract, from ProFootballTalk:
Pryor receives a $586,000 signing bonus, and a base salary of $375,000 (pre-suspension). In 2012, he’ll earn $485,000, and he’s eligible to earn a $20,300 incentive based on playing time. In 2013, the salary is $595,000 with a $40,700 play-time incentive. In 2014, the salary moves to $645,000, with a $61,100 play-time incentive.
I hope my next post here has to do with what jersey number he’s gonna rock. Rumor Mill has him wearing #6. We’ll see!
BONUS READING: Check out the signing story on the Raiders website.
Terrelle Pryor As A… WR or TE?
August 23, 2011
Can we please stop with all the premature TP to WR/TE talk? I mean, I’ll admit his measureables, speed, and athleticism surely do scream receiver or even a nightmare matchup at TE, but you have to do more than simply “look the part” to succeed at any position in the NFL. It’s not a beauty contest.
Yes, Ohio State had Terrelle catch a number of passes during his career. He did not run any routes and he did not block. He simply out-athleted whichever unfortunate defender he was matched up against. Child’s play.
It’s insulting to WRs and TEs to suggest that it’d just be “easy” to turn Terrelle into a receiver or tight end practically overnight. People think he’s a project at the QB position? In my opinion, it’d take even longer to transition him to one of those positions. Have y’all watched any Ohio State film? (I’m gonna go ahead and guess no on that) The fanbase has been complaining for years about how he shies away from contact. And now, he’s supposed to block at the line of scrimmage AND down field? And all just because he’s 6’6″, 240, and runs a 4.3 40? Are y’all serious?
And don’t even let me get started with having to teach him route running. Having great measurables will only get you so far. NFL corners will lock him up like men playing against a boy.
Look, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype the mainstream media feeds you, but QB is all Terrelle Pryor knows. And he didn’t even dedicate himself 100% to football until he got to Columbus. That’s just 3 years of full-time QB development. (If you’ll recall, he was a 5-star basketball recruit, who pretty much played all the way up until the day he signed with Ohio State) Terrelle is still learning the position, but he’s been playing it his entire life. (And no, I don’t really count the time he spent at DE whilst in HS. That was him just running free & tackling whomever had the ball.) Anyone who thinks it would just be “easy” to move him to TE or WR is living in a fantasy land where sports “fans” simply regurgitate everything the ESPNs of the world tell them.
If TP doesn’t work out as a QB — and a team is seriously committed to his long term development — then sure, go ahead and try him there. But don’t get mad when/if it takes him years to catch on, if he ever does. He was right when he said moving him at those positions wouldn’t be in a team’s best interest. He’s getting slammed for saying that (what else is new), but he’s right.
Terrelle Pryor may have a lot of work to do at the QB position, but “project” doesn’t even describe the path to NFL receiver or tight end. How patient are you?
Terrelle’s Path to the NFL: One Hurdle Cleared while Another Appears
August 20, 2011
It never ends. But if you’re a true fan of Terrelle Pryor, like me, you’re pretty used to the drama. So, here comes yet another chapter of the TP Story.
The good news, the NFL commish declared Terrelle eligible for the Supplemental Draft.
The bad news, they tacked on a 5 game suspension which prevents him from playing OR PRACTICING for the first 5 weeks of the regular season. I wouldn’t have been as outraged by suspension if they allowed him to at least practice. Say whatttt?
Now, I’ve seen quite a few explanation of said suspension and none of them pass the smell test. Either someone is eligible or they’re not. These conditions, before a player is even part of the league/organization, is a bunch of BS in my opinon.
The NFL claims his suspension was for trying to side-step their requirements for eligibility. Riiiiight. Not falling for that one. Bottom line is his “situation” changed drastically this spring/summer, he hired an agent, and therefore should be eligible. Point. Blank. Period. Read the rest of this entry »
My Thoughts on “The Ban”
July 27, 2011
So maybe it’s my natural disposition to see the positive in everything, but I don’t see this as necessarily a bad thing. And let me tell you why…
Most of the talk, leading up to “The Ban” was centered around how Terrelle was fixin’ to be ineligible for the NFL Supplemental Draft. A decision hadn’t been made, but people were assuming it was a foregone conclusion that he wouldn’t be included. Then came the stories about how he was planning to take legal action against the NFL, if he wasn’t found to be eligible for the supplemental draft.
Now, we all know, given what Terrelle’s been through with the media his entire life, that the last thing he needed was a lawsuit against the league. Those never end well.
So, his camp reached out to Ohio State for clarification, and they got it.
We don’t know what he has or hasn’t done, outside of SELLING HIS OWN STUFF, but do y’all Buckeye fans really want him to talk to the NCAA? About anything? I don’t think you do. He didn’t think you would either. That’s why he left and has refused to talk. And that’s the reason for the ban.
The length is what it is. Ohio State has to protect itself too. Seeing the feeding frenzy from the media any and every time TP sneezes is reason enough for a ban. Can you imagine he comes back to town to workout with the current team? Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and Yahoo! would have reporters back in town just sniffing for bullshit to run with as report as fact. You know, kind of like they have for the past 4 months. Ohio State will be on probation for the foreseeable future. They cannot risk this. Terrelle will be welcomed back into the family in due time; when he earns it.
Terrelle has to stay away.
And I know that he’s allowed to enroll in classes and take advantage of tutoring (I believe he only has 3 classes left in order to graduate), but not being able to hit the WHAC with his teammates is going to kill him. But he’ll make it through.
In life, we have to make all sorts of decisions. Some will be good and some bad. And part of living is dealing with the consequences of our decisions. Terrelle is doing that now. I have no doubt he understands the ramifications of his past decisions, and is using them to walk a clearer path in future endeavors.
Keep your head up, Terrelle. Some of us are still behind you!
