Raiders Plan on Releasing Terrelle Pryor If They Can’t Find Trade Partner By Monday
By Ernie Padaon
Dec 29, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor (2) controls the ball against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Denver Broncos defeated the Oakland Raiders 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
The Oakland Raiders plan on releasing Terrelle Pryor before Monday if they are unable to trade him, per Alex Marvez. Pryor has been on the trade block for some time and the Raiders would like to find a trade partner before offseason programs begin.
The Raiders picked up Matt Schaub in the offseason and he will be the starting quarterback for the team. Matt McGloin will be the backup to Schaub and the Raiders may add a quarterback through the draft.
Schaub should have a few seasons as the starter for the Raiders, he just needs to get back to hitting his own receivers and not tossing the ball to the defense. Last season, he struggled with the Texans and had a tendency to throw pick sixes. He was then benched in the middle of the season and the Texans ended up with the worst record in the league last year.
Pryor should generate interest from a few teams in the league. He showed the ability to escape the pocket and make plays with his feet. He needs to get better at playing under pressure and will need to work on getting the ball out to his receivers.