Pryor’s Greed Good For Bucs?
March 9th, 2017
Terrelle Pryor’s agent may have gotten greedy. And that can only help the Bucs.
For the past week, Pryor, a gifted wide receiver, was not tagged by the bungling Browns. The Browns said they wanted to keep Pryor and claimed he was an urgent target. Pryor expressed deep interest in staying with the Browns, even returned “Browns” to his Twitter bio yesterday.
Well, the Browns one-upped Pryor and went out and signed Kenny Britt. Now, Pryor’s days in Cleveland are in doubt. Per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, it seems Pryor’s agent got too full of himself.
A source told cleveland.com that Pryor was asking for elite receiver money, possibly even as much as $15 million a year.
That’s insane cash. There are two ways of looking at this: Either Pryor (more specifically, his agent) priced himself out of Cleveland and he will wise up and ask for sane cash on the open market, or Pryor (more specifically, his agent) grovels and takes a hometown discount to stay in Cleveland.
Might this be the chance for Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht to pounce?
March 9th, 2017 at 1:47 pm
Are you insane? We gonna dish out 10+ million for D-Jax and you think we’re gonna spend another 10+ for another receiver without even paying Evans yet?
Jeezus, Joe… You guys a foeking stupid sometimes.
March 9th, 2017 at 1:48 pm
We only pounce on keekers in the 2nd round or left guards that strictly roam the sidelines in floppy hats. In Licht we bust!
March 9th, 2017 at 1:49 pm
Djax and Pyror? wow.. dont think so though. Im not sure dedicating around 35 million to the WR corp is a good thing, which is what itd be when Evans gets extended. We should draft the other receiver because itll be better for the long term both salary cap wise and age wise. added the 30 year old speed vet, now add the >23 year old rookie. John Ross + DJax anyone?
March 9th, 2017 at 1:49 pm
Joe is happy to see misplaced Calgary Stampeder Donteaa Dye reading this site.
Only folks who don’t think the Bucs need receivers — plural — are the current wide receivers on the roster not named “Mike Evans.” Rudy is safe, though.
March 9th, 2017 at 1:49 pm
I asked in a previous post if DJAX and Pryor was possible…… Now I’m like, COULD U IMAGINE THAT LINEUP LMFAO🤣🤣🤣🤞🙏🤞🙏
March 9th, 2017 at 1:50 pm
meant to say “23…
March 9th, 2017 at 1:50 pm
🙂
March 9th, 2017 at 1:50 pm
Love this stuff!!!!!❤️🏈 GO BUCS BABY!!!!!!
March 9th, 2017 at 1:53 pm
Needing receivers and being able to sign DJ and Pryor plus Evans are two different things and completely unrealistic. Cmon Joes…
March 9th, 2017 at 1:54 pm
It would be overkill …. no need to spend that much money on two non-Evans receivers, when there are other holes on the roster. I think we are looking for number 3/4 WR only right now … either a cheap FA or more likely a day 2 or 3 draft pick, for depth.
March 9th, 2017 at 1:54 pm
Joe Says:
March 9th, 2017 at 1:49 pm
Ever heard of the draft?
No team can afford 3 receivers making 10+ million per year. Jeezus… foeking morons… I mean Evans is gonna get in the neighborhood of 15 million… Add that all up, and 3 receivers would take up probably 20% of the cap! And then we have to pay Jameis! Do you fools even think before you post this sh!t?
March 9th, 2017 at 1:54 pm
Hmmmm… think $7-9 mil per year would do it?
March 9th, 2017 at 1:54 pm
“Only folks who don’t think the Bucs need receivers — plural — are the current wide receivers on the roster not named “Mike Evans.” Rudy is safe, though.”
Joe, we all know they need WRs plural, Sign and draft one, or sign one big tier and one smaller tier. But your talking about two top of the market FA WRs which is completely unrealstic when Evans contract comes up soon. it would literally be 35mil at least dedicated to our WRs.
March 9th, 2017 at 1:55 pm
No.
March 9th, 2017 at 1:55 pm
More than likey, we will use d jax as a bridge player and draft another. Juju?? John Ross would be great but rather have cook in 1st if we sign d jax and cook drops ,
JW
D jax
Evans
JuJu
Humps
Brate
Cook
One hell of a nightmare for a D coordinator
March 9th, 2017 at 1:56 pm
Joe we can draft a reciever …we have to pay jackson and evans…we have rudy as #3 i think thats good enough
March 9th, 2017 at 1:56 pm
I’ve seen the Joes post stupid sh!te before, but this is next-level stupidity.
March 9th, 2017 at 1:56 pm
Curtis Samuel > Terrell Pryor.
Problem solved.
March 9th, 2017 at 1:56 pm
Joe:
I agree with you. Turn a major weakness into a strength.
If the Bucs were to somehow get Pryor and DJax along with Evans and Humphries we would have arguably the best WR’s in the NFL after having a pathetic group last year.
We turned what was the league’s worst defensive backfield in 2015 into a top 10 defensive backfield in 2016(Coaching had a lot to with that as well) so why not do it with our receivers also.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:01 pm
The Bucs have plenty of money to sign another WR, they don’t have to start paying their young guys for 2 more years AND the salary cap contained to go up up up. Say you signed him to a $11-mil a year deal, which is what VJ made last year, well that $11-mil is basically covered by the yearly increase in the cap and the Bucs do their contracts where you can get out without damaging the salary cap generally after season 2. The Bucs need as many weapons as possible – and they have tons of cash to spend. This is the time, it’s a 9-7 team, now is when you get bold. But with all that said Britt at $8-mil would have been a great outside WR opposite of Evans and with Jackson in the slot. Man… of and doing all these moves you’d also still draft a guy so 3 years from he’s ready to be a starter.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:01 pm
I’d prefer a young Pryor over an old Jackson. I was never a fan of signing djax, he’s old, lazy and overall just not a team guy. He’s a cancer if you ask me. Pryor on the other hand has tremendous work ethic, obviously switching from qb to wr is no simple task. Pryor would be a better fit for the locker room.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:01 pm
I love the idea of it. I’m sure if Licht does something like this he would consider future contracts. If this happens, it would be a well thought out plan that management feels they can pull off. Go Bucs
March 9th, 2017 at 2:01 pm
@DallasBuc
I guess you don’t watch the games & only critique the few questionable moves Licht has made. This team is on the up and up & a majority of that can be attributed solely to Licht’s keen eye. Between free agency and the draft Licht has had at least a 75% success rate, which I can guarantee to be well inside the top 10 teams in the league. You are obviously only here to troll the readers of this website. I don’t come on here to read about the bucs being trashed from every angle, which seems to be your intent. Have fun wallowing in your pity party during this entertaining NFL offseason.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:02 pm
Pounce, indeed, but only at a team friendly level. Doubt they would do two $10M neighborhood WR in same year though.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:05 pm
If we do go after another FA WR I would hope its a depth guy. Kamar Aiken, Andre Holmes…. somebody in that tier.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:08 pm
We just need to grab Cordell Patterson w/DJax n Mike Ev …
Ev can play all 3 wr spots. Imagine Patt n DJax out wide with Mike Ev motioning to the slot Brate at TE with Cook Or Nixon in the back field .
March 9th, 2017 at 2:08 pm
I don’t think we’ve signed D.J. yet. As the great pumpkin once said..”He left me at the alter”
March 9th, 2017 at 2:08 pm
DB55,
great minds think alot
Curtis Samuel will be the next brandon cooks and 2017 version of 2016 tyreek Meeks
*We still need a RAC slant reciever
2017 draft- OJ Howard & Dede Westbrook
*Curtis Samuel and Haason Reddick will be the Studs of the 2017 Draft
March 9th, 2017 at 2:09 pm
*alike
March 9th, 2017 at 2:09 pm
I’m with Locked In…has a potential Parcells feeling to it.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:10 pm
The jags getting our guys joes
March 9th, 2017 at 2:10 pm
Im sure they think alot tho too lol
March 9th, 2017 at 2:11 pm
How about maybe we first beef up our OLine & DLine before we go overboard spending on WRs. If Bucs can’t do a better job of protecting Jameis and pressuring the other QB (and stopping the run) then having 3 super-stud WRs won’t make a bit of difference. Games are won and lost in the trenches first.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:13 pm
Dont sleep on VJax… His career numbers are superior to all available talent… Injuries happen… He has had time to heal… VKax will be your #3 WR
March 9th, 2017 at 2:16 pm
I think we definitely need WR’s, so Pryor makes sense in that regard. However, I doubt the team wants to tie up that much money on one position, especially with Evans due to sign an enormous deal soon. I would guess they will try to draft a WR in the first 2 or 3 rounds to develop.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:16 pm
Kobe
Thank you! I like the kid from Miami at TE. No doubt Howard is a beast but the Miami kid looks more impressive to me for some reason.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:31 pm
Some of you dont know math well. Salary cap space is plentiful. They can sign 3 more players at 10 plus million if they want n still have plenty left. Not my money. Anyone who can help us win the next game im all for. Go bucs
March 9th, 2017 at 2:34 pm
I like Pryor….particularly if we draft another WR in the first 3 rds. “IF” Evans ever went down, the young WR could possibly step in as a #2….Pryor has shown he can handle the #1 if needed. Jackson cant do that and despite how “explosive” Jackson is….he’s a receiver that compliments….he’ll never hold up as the primary target for Winston….too old and too small. Winston needs guys that can go get the ball….he’s just no that accurate and the bigger the window…the more athletic the guy…..the better the fit. Pryor is more capable of carrying that load then Jackson.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:36 pm
Sign Chris Baker, Nick Mangold and Micah Hyde or TJ McDonald. Then move on to the Draft and get a few more weapons ( Howard, Cook, McCaffrey, Samuel, Kamara, Noah Brown, Peppers, etc..) and we will be set for a playoff run! Don’t think we need Pryor at this point. Evans, DJax, Brate, Humphries…maybe bring VJax back for a year and we will be fine.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:38 pm
Joeypoppems = Nick Carter
March 9th, 2017 at 2:46 pm
Those saying we have plenty of cap space to throw around must be thinking Pryor accepts a 1 year deal. Think people…that cap space is going to be needed to sign multiple guys…not just Evans. Market, D. Smith, Brake, Winston, Alexander….etc all will need long term deals in the next 1-3 years…Noah Spence and VH right behind them….
March 9th, 2017 at 2:48 pm
Marpet
Hate spellchecker more than appreciate it.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:49 pm
LOL…nobody takes a home town discount in Cleveland. Pryor is better off elsewhere. Would love to have him on the Bucs but they can’t blow their load all on receivers.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:52 pm
@Locked In – Seeing that it is not yet 4:00 it would be pretty difficult to sign him prior to the time that they are allowed to sign him.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:53 pm
“Some of you dont know math well. Salary cap space is plentiful. They can sign 3 more players at 10 plus million if they want n still have plenty left.”
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You may have an understanding of math, but not how money is managed in the NFL. First of all, we are in the fortunate situation of having some younger players due to sign huge contracts in the next year or two (Evans, WINSton, Kwon, Brate, etc.), so they have to plan for the very near future. Second, you have to account for draft picks, which will eat up a decent amount of money. Third, you can’t have 25% of your salaries going towards one position. You can’t have a backup WR making $10M, because it will neglect other positions. Technically you can, but let me know of any good team that does such a thing.
Licht has us on a plan to be great for years to come, not just for next year. Reality is we most likely won’t be a Championship caliber team next year, but we may very well be the following year. If we blow all our money now, we will be in the same situations as teams like the Redskins and Cardinals (minus hopefully the drunken GM) and having to get rid of a bunch of guys because we can’t afford them.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:53 pm
Phallus when we improve our record again this year and make the playoffs, you will realize how dumb u be.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:54 pm
For anyone making the argument against the idea of signing Pryor and DJax because well have to sign Evans soon, remember that we won’t need to even consider using the franchise tag on him for 2 years; he’s got 1 year left on rookie deal plus there teams 5th year option. Based on history, Licht doesn’t guarantee contacts for more than 2 years, except in very rare occasions. So if you sign those two, and one doesn’t work out, you won’t outer anything by the time Evans contact is due. If they both do work out, then you have the enviable position of 2 out 3 good WRs under contract, with no guaranteed money owed to the 2 under contract.
Overall, I’m not saying I’m for the idea, but anyone trying to shoot it down for that reason or crap all over the Joes for suggesting it are foeking morons.
March 9th, 2017 at 2:56 pm
We need WRs but I don’t know of any successful teams that put 20-25% of their cap into 3 WRs…
Djax likely 10-12
ME when re-signed will be like 15-17
That’s 25-30 mill range already; before even adding Pryor who likely goes for 10-12 as well. About 40 million in 3 WRs..
We could do it I guess but man that’s not leaving you much flexibility or space for depth while those guys are on the books
March 9th, 2017 at 2:59 pm
Fluff piece with no ounce of fact (Pryor to the Bucs) included. Thinking Joe threw this article in to A) Keep people reading the site, B) Fire people up to get replies, C) Bored and can’t wait til 4pm fast enough where FA can actually sign, D) All of the above.
C’mon, stop posting speculation/opinion garbage. There is no substance to this.
March 9th, 2017 at 3:01 pm
😂- how dumb you be.. Now that’s funny.
March 9th, 2017 at 3:02 pm
Blake- when Licht stops pooping the pool every other move then I will give him the credit he actually deserves. Remember, doing your job well is the expectation, or at least should be.
March 9th, 2017 at 3:06 pm
bucs_365 says: No team can afford 3 receivers making 10+ million per year. Jeezus… foeking morons…
365, it’s a fan site, not the NY Times, so the Joes can post whatever without an editor screaming about it. Doesn’t have to have any sense behind it…and, as anybody in the news/sports/celebrity business will tell you, controversial comments and downright BS will generate lotsa money click$!
March 9th, 2017 at 3:06 pm
I’m on the Patterson bandwagon… I watched almost every game he played at Tennessee, the dude is an outright playmaker… The Vikings for whatever reason have grossly underutilized his talents… on top of that he’s a pretty good returner… I would love to see him as a Buc!
March 9th, 2017 at 3:07 pm
And who are you to determine what moves he makes this offseason are good or bad?
None of us will know truly until the season has played out
March 9th, 2017 at 3:10 pm
Did I just read we are resigning Conte?
March 9th, 2017 at 3:11 pm
Conte signed extension. … Shooting hopes of possibly signing a top tier FA at the position
March 9th, 2017 at 3:12 pm
@TDTB My point was he ain’t signed yet. ah feel lahk we could still git jilted at the alta. I hope we do sign him tho.
March 9th, 2017 at 3:12 pm
JP4 Says:
March 9th, 2017 at 3:06 pm
So does that mean we’re not supposed to criticize stupid ideas?
March 9th, 2017 at 3:12 pm
@Dallas. 50% success for licht? Smith, marpet, Winston, kwon,Spence, anger, hargreaves just off the top of my head. You owe me 7 names. Then I’ll do some research on the rest of the roster to find some others.
March 9th, 2017 at 3:15 pm
“when Licht stops pooping the pool every other move then I will give him the credit he actually deserves. ”
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First of all, there’s no GM that doesn’t make multiple mistakes every year. The Pats make tons of mistakes. We went 9-7 last year, and have a really good nucleus in place. We drafted our first ever franchise QB, we have one of the 3 best WR’s in the game, and we have a vastly improving defense. We just filled a huge need for speed with one of the premier down the field threats in the game. Yet you can’t say anything positive about Licht. You’ve already made up your mind, but just remember that those who constantly b!tch and moan about everything don’t get taken seriously.
March 9th, 2017 at 3:16 pm
I love the idea Joe!! Without a doubt one of our receivers will miss an extended period of time. Sign Pryor and AP to 2 yr deals incentive based and draft all D first 3 picks!!
March 9th, 2017 at 3:36 pm
Joe: you spend money faster than my x. does anyone really understand whom pays for this insanity. I know die hard fans don’t care what is the cost, Really, does anyone mind spending $25 for a beer and $40 for a dog.
It is insanity.
March 9th, 2017 at 3:39 pm
If Joe was GM, this team would be sunk after one season.
March 9th, 2017 at 3:46 pm
Pryor might sign a one year prove it deal at a semi escalated price. 8 mil, one year prove it. Who would he rather have throw him the ball? Jameis with DJax and ME or ? at Cleveland? Thats a serious question, and Rosenhaus would get to negotiate two contracts in two years.
March 9th, 2017 at 4:07 pm
This is what fantasy football has done to our brains.
March 9th, 2017 at 4:22 pm
We all know the 1st 2 years are only guaranteed . Joe is on the right path. In 2 years is when we have to pay ME13. We can move on from Pryor or Jackson in 2 years. We need more weapons
March 9th, 2017 at 5:10 pm
The obvious and logical move is to draft and groom a replacement (lots to choose from this year, maybe a Tywan Taylor in the 3rd or 4th) for DJax this year. No real need to get into cap purgatory now.
March 9th, 2017 at 6:04 pm
As awesome as this would be, and i fully support this idea, but having 3 premier wrs on the same team usually doesnt happen. At least not like this. Maybe you have 2 established guys and then draft a 3rd guy to play behind them. But with Evans and Jackson already on board, it is highly unlikely pryor would sign here. He cant be guaranteed a starting position and that is what most guys are looking for. A guy of his caliber won’t play 3rd fiddle and only play half the offensive snaps. He has an ego and that wont be enough for him. And i dont blame him.
March 9th, 2017 at 6:49 pm
bucs_365 says:
So does that mean we’re not supposed to criticize stupid ideas?
365, no, but you do have consider the source…smarts aren’t worth much in a d!ck measuring contest.
March 9th, 2017 at 9:14 pm
No no no. They got Desean. Now draft OJ and a young wideout who can learn.