[EaglesPhan36]

Just putting this out here because I want to be remembered as a savant ... or idiot. Probably just idiot, but I read into what Jim Tressel said .... immediately following the game when he's getting interviewed, he says first up that Pryor "will make a great player at the next level." Why would you even say that? Emotion of the moment? Maybe. But, I think the whole company line about how the suspended players all said they would come back next year and serve their suspensions, so they were allowed to play in the Sugar Bowl is absolute horse shit.

I want props when Pryor declares for the draft. I think they have like a week, right? Anywho. You can let this thread die when I'm wrong, but if the world spins counter clockwise and I am right ... p-rops.

[Deuce]

I do believe you're right. I also think Herron will. Herron is very explosive and may make a solid NFL back.

[BadNina]

I agree too.

[Cuse0323]

He's long gone

[Domestic]

Did anyone catch what pryor said in his interview on field right after the game when asked about this?

[pattymayo]

Very Poor Man's Mike Vick

that's all he'll ever be. Bet he has injury problems too his whole career. Smaller and quicker JaMarcuss Russell you watch

[tblues2005]

He basically said no comment. I think he is going to say screw you NCAA and I agree with him. I thought that was blackmail anyways. I think the coach made a mistake by telling this to the public.

[Domestic]

He basically said no comment. I think he is going to say screw you NCAA and I agree with him. I thought that was blackmail anyways. I think the coach made a mistake by telling this to the public.

Thanks

[ttwarrior1]

he will never play a snap at qb in nfl unless a major injury by a starter

[tblues2005]

Ttaylor,

You have Charlie Whitehurst starting for a team it is possible that Pryor could be also. You have had some really bad quarterbacks this season starting even in the playoffs.

[Glitch]

but he pledged!! hahaah jk

no acclaim because everyone thinks hes coming out....feel free to be the only one who thinks hes staying.

[iifold]

I have never seen someone run away from defenders so effortlessly..

too bad he will never be a good QB...

[ProfaneReality]

probably should have watched the post game conference

Pryor: "I don't think I'm really ready for the NFL. ... (I have) better decision-making I have to make on and off the field. "

he has said all year he was coming back for his senior season...

[Glitch]

that was before he got a 6 or 7 game suspension for his senior year. i thought he as coming back before that. then tressell made him pledge he'd come back next year to be able to play in this bowl game. so he did it. what else is he suppose to say right after the game?

[nyed1010]

LOL @ this Pryor leaving early talk. It wouldn't surprise me at all if he did declare because the guy SERIOUSLY thinks he's the next Tom Brady, but even with the suspension coming up next season, declaring would be the dumbest move for him. There's a good chance the guy won't even be drafted, at least not as a QB. If someone did take him, it would be late in the draft and the team that drafts him would probably draft him with the intentions of moving him to a different position. The guy is a tremendous athlete, but his passing skills are still so raw, and after 3 years at OSU, they don't look like they will improve to the level needed to be even remotely successful at the next level.

Last night's game highlights perfectly the contrast of a NFL caliber prototypical QB like Mallett and a raw college level run first QB like Pryor. You can see Mallett throwing to spots accurately and with anticipation(throwing to receivers/or spot before they get open). OSU plays a lot on nat tv, so I've seen a lot of OSU games and rarely if ever see Pryor throw with anticipation. His deep balls are just ugly and the ones that are caught are more due to good adjustments made by the WR. Another thing that terrifies scouts is the fact that he pulls the ball down and looks to run at the first sign of pressure. Good NFL defenses will keep him in the pocket and he will need to learn to stay and step up in the pocket and go through his progressions instead of looking to run at the first inkling of pressure. Even with the suspension, Pryor will be returning next year. That will be clear when an NFL advisory group tells him he will be a late round pick.

[kings12]

It makes sense because if he does enter the draft, he could start playing immediately for his new team in the NFL.

[jjgold]

He is injury prone and not built for a qb

Not strong enough

[TheSchafe]

He'll be nothing more than another Troy Smith.

[Outlawdino]

He needs another year at OSU before he even considers being good enough for the NFL.

[EaglesPhan36]

Anyone thinking about Pryor not being drafted high when he comes out ... two words, Vince Young. Young couldn't hit the broad side of a barn passing-wise when he came out of UT. I think Pryor is ahead of Young as a passer when Young came out. Young's stats from his last year and Pryor's from this past year are very similar. Young parlayed a huge Rose Bowl into a high draft pick. Pryor has had two solid "big games" in bowl games now .... I agree he shouldn't come out, but he'll be one of the top QBs picked based on athleticism alone.

[Justa Buck]

Pryor isn't good enough yet

[ProfaneReality]

I wish I knew you all better or lived near you so I could take your money on this.

Pryor will be back. Forget everything else...do you think it would be wise for him to enter a draft with Luck, Mallet, Newton, Gabbert, etc

[nosniboR11]

probably should have watched the post game conference Pryor: "I don't think I'm really ready for the NFL. ... (I have) better decision-making I have to make on and off the field. " he has said all year he was coming back for his senior season...

i hope he comes back and gets a career ending injury before he becomes a millionaire for nothing

[HoulihansTX]

Mallet needs another year :/

[JDUB07]

Yeah it will be hilarious if they slap Tressel in the face and Pryor, Posey and Herron all declare for the NFL draft. I just want them to do that to basically say screw you to the NCAA.

[Don Giovanni]

I don't think Pryor will come out just because of the class of QBs that will enter this year's draft...Luck, Pryor, Gabbert, Locker, Mallett, Kaepernick, and the list goes on. He also has injury issues which will only get exacerbated playing against NFL caliber players.

While Vince Young can be looked at as an example of a player parlaying a nice college career into a hefty contract, he is also a strong reason for teams to be extremely cautious in drafting a running QB with a high draft pick.

[Jonah]

He should not come out. Keeping his pledge will earn him $$. Play the Mike Vick transformation card after suspension. Too many QB's this year also. This year 3rd or 4th round pick. Next year, potentially a first rounder.

[Mattn3236]

That's a no brainer. He will not be going back and sweater vest knows this as well.

[The Bet Master]

He is injury prone and not built for a qb

Not strong enough

Never has missed a game buddy... And not strong enough...WOW. Him not being able to throw is the problem, but he has a perfect body for a QB. He should make a good WR.

[nyed1010]

Anyone thinking about Pryor not being drafted high when he comes out ... two words, Vince Young. Young couldn't hit the broad side of a barn passing-wise when he came out of UT. I think Pryor is ahead of Young as a passer when Young came out. Young's stats from his last year and Pryor's from this past year are very similar. Young parlayed a huge Rose Bowl into a high draft pick. Pryor has had two solid "big games" in bowl games now .... I agree he shouldn't come out, but he'll be one of the top QBs picked based on athleticism alone.

And what just happened to VY. The guy is about to be cut. The success rate of these athletic run first QBs in the NFL is extremely low. These type of QBs just don't seem to get the "I'm the best athlete on the field and I'll just outrun everyone" part of them out of their psyche and it hinders their development as NFL passers. Then when they find out they simply can't outrun the bigger and faster defenders at the NFL level, their lack of passing skills and defense reading abilities put them on the fast track to NFL bust land. But of course, there is always the possibility of some team taking a chance like McDaniels did with a project like Tebow. Though, it shouldn't surprise anyone that McDaniels is now out of a job.

[RPP]

I never once believed him. How can you take him at his word?

[Hexum]

And what just happened to VY. The guy is about to be cut. The success rate of these athletic run first QBs in the NFL is extremely low. These type of QBs just don't seem to get the "I'm the best athlete on the field and I'll just outrun everyone" part of them out of their psyche and it hinders their development as NFL passers. Then when they find out they simply can't outrun the bigger and faster defenders at the NFL level, their lack of passing skills and defense reading abilities put them on the fast track to NFL bust land. But of course, there is always the possibility of some team taking a chance like McDaniels did with a project like Tebow. Though, it shouldn't surprise anyone that McDaniels is now out of a job.

Tebow is gonna work hard to get better...others dont, thats why i think Tebow can actually be a starting QB in the NFL

Broncos go atleast 8-8 next year

[underthe total]

if pryor goes to the NFL he will be the 4th best quarterback in this years draft at best. if he has any sense and at times it looks like he does not. he will play another year.

[purecarnagge]

dude can't even throw a spiral???? and he's the 4th best QB? I wouldn't take him if my life depended on it.

[SportsMushroom]

he's just a lesser version of cam newton, there are only so many teams in the nfl, even if he gets drafted, he's never gonna be first string