Reports surfaced early Thursday that Terrelle Pryor had agreed to terms with the Raiders. Of course, Raiders executive John Herrera denied the report, but said Pryor would hopefully sign his deal tonight.
Well, now it is official, Terrelle Pryor has signed his contract and the Raiders have announced he will be on the field Friday in Napa.
Friday marks the final day of training camp and it will be interesting to see how the Raiders handle Pryor before breaking camp.
The timing couldn't be better. The Raiders will showcase Pryor for one day at camp before returning to the uber-secret facility in Alameda where they can start to starch and iron Pryor's warts.
Pryor's deal is worth $2,808,100 over four years if he hits all the playing time incentives. In 2011, $586,000 is guaranteed with a base salary of $375,000. In 2012, he will earn $485,000 and $20,300 available in playing time incentives. In 2013, his salary will be $595,000 with a playing time incentive of $40,700. In 2014, his salary will be $645,000 with a 61,100 play-time incentive.
Very reasonable deal for a boom or bust type prospect like Pryor. The best comparison I've heard is Seneca Wallace, but Pryor is bigger and faster than Wallace.
With Pryor's deal complete that leaves just one lingering question? Are the Raiders going to bring in a linebacker?
The Raiders have been in constant contact with Lofa Tatupu, but have been looking for a player that can play outside linebacker. There is much concern if Tatupu would be effective outside or would be more of an insurance policy for Rolando McClain.
Keith Bulluck's name has been floated by some as a potential outside linebacker option.
The Raiders might pull the trigger on Tatupu or a player like Bulluck in the next few days or wait until cuts are made around the league to see what kind of quality is available at linebacker.
Tatupu and Bulluck probably don't have a ton of suitors, so the Raiders can afford to gamble and wait to see what kind of player become available over the next two weeks.
Well, now it is official, Terrelle Pryor has signed his contract and the Raiders have announced he will be on the field Friday in Napa.
Friday marks the final day of training camp and it will be interesting to see how the Raiders handle Pryor before breaking camp.
The timing couldn't be better. The Raiders will showcase Pryor for one day at camp before returning to the uber-secret facility in Alameda where they can start to starch and iron Pryor's warts.
Pryor's deal is worth $2,808,100 over four years if he hits all the playing time incentives. In 2011, $586,000 is guaranteed with a base salary of $375,000. In 2012, he will earn $485,000 and $20,300 available in playing time incentives. In 2013, his salary will be $595,000 with a playing time incentive of $40,700. In 2014, his salary will be $645,000 with a 61,100 play-time incentive.
Very reasonable deal for a boom or bust type prospect like Pryor. The best comparison I've heard is Seneca Wallace, but Pryor is bigger and faster than Wallace.
With Pryor's deal complete that leaves just one lingering question? Are the Raiders going to bring in a linebacker?
The Raiders have been in constant contact with Lofa Tatupu, but have been looking for a player that can play outside linebacker. There is much concern if Tatupu would be effective outside or would be more of an insurance policy for Rolando McClain.
Keith Bulluck's name has been floated by some as a potential outside linebacker option.
The Raiders might pull the trigger on Tatupu or a player like Bulluck in the next few days or wait until cuts are made around the league to see what kind of quality is available at linebacker.
Tatupu and Bulluck probably don't have a ton of suitors, so the Raiders can afford to gamble and wait to see what kind of player become available over the next two weeks.
Comments
Post a Comment