QB Terrelle Pryor (official thread)

[BuckeyeTillIDie]

When TP got in at the end of the game those were definitely called QB draws, I just think he does a better job of selling the idea that he might actually pass. I doubt JT would have called a pass in that situation.

[ImFrigginFly]

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[buchtelgrad04]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeTillIDie

When TP got in at the end of the game those were definitely called QB draws, I just think he does a better job of selling the idea that he might actually pass. I doubt JT would have called a pass in that situation.

I agree, I haven't really seen TP bail before going through his progressions. But, when he's in there, they don't give him plays that will require him going through progressions. They really just give him quick slants and screens.

[Wingate1217]

Originally Posted by buchtelgrad04

I agree, I haven't really seen TP bail before going through his progressions. But, when he's in there, they don't give him plays that will require him going through progressions. They really just give him quick slants and screens.

And in my mind I am hoping this is a set up for USC. I agree all his plays are draws, options, slants and short throws. Now it might be because JT is trying to bring him around slowly or it might be that he is setting up 'SC. Imagine their shock after seeing film on TP and being told by the coaching staff that this "kid doesn't throw deep" only to see TP roll out on an option play and pull up and throw a bomb downfield......

[IronBuckI]

None of this is a setup for USC. Two years in a row I read about how we were setting up Texas. Tressel will break out the "Shot Ginn" for Texas and they won't know what hit them.

Coach is trying to get his team ready for USC...That's it.

[buchtelgrad04]

Originally Posted by Wingate1217

And in my mind I am hoping this is a set up for USC. I agree all his plays are draws, options, slants and short throws. Now it might be because JT is trying to bring him around slowly or it might be that he is setting up 'SC. Imagine their shock after seeing film on TP and being told by the coaching staff that this "kid doesn't throw deep" only to see TP roll out on an option play and pull up and throw a bomb downfield......

That's an automatic 6. Taylor Mays is so aggressive, he'll automatically come up to stop the option, then TP can just drop it over it his head......Oh, the possibilties!!!

[BuckeyeMac]

I honestly wouldn't be surprised to see Pryor take about 35-40% of the snaps next weekend. His multiple dimensions as a thrower and passer may help with bringing some things to the table USC hasn't seen yet. Also lining him up at a WR position with Boeckman under center and then running the play Pittspuke ran in the Superbowl (I THINK it was in the superbowl) would be absolutely amazing.

[CentralMOBuck]

I'm sure this has been said before, but there is nothing I enjoy more than watching this kid run. It's so effortless looking and makes it look like he isn't even trying. I can't wait to see him mature and develop into a complete player.

[bukIpower]

We need to be more creative with some of our explosive talent I think. Pryor doesn't need to have a whole drive to himself you know? Just throw him in to make a run or hell even to just hand the ball off because its atleast another threat the defense has to worry about. I think we need to smartly imploy Pryor, Pose, and Thomas into this offense because those are gamebreakers which we're lacking outside of Beanie right now. Shot Ginn with Thomas in the place of Teddy would be a look I would give. Pryor just in the game to hand the ball off to beanie would be fine as well. Because while Pryor may not actually have the ball he may freeze a defensive end or something to spring Beanie or whoever has the ball.

Gata find a way to get some of these players in space with the ball somehow some way. Because we just can't keep handing it off to beanie and expecting him to win us ball games.

[WyoBuckeye]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeMac

I honestly wouldn't be surprised to see Pryor take about 35-40% of the snaps next weekend. His multiple dimensions as a thrower and passer may help with bringing some things to the table USC hasn't seen yet. Also lining him up at a WR position with Boeckman under center and then running the play Pittspuke ran in the Superbowl (I THINK it was in the superbowl) would be absolutely amazing.

I was at the game today and my seats were so good, that they were bad (I was in row 3 in AA on the 35 yl). So it was a little difficult to tell what was going on at times. However, except for one or two good runs today, what did Pryor do that makes you so sure that he should be getting that many snaps against a defense which is one of the best in the nation? Not saying you're wrong or anything. But how can you expect a true freshman QB to come into only his third game against a veteran and expert defense and not make mistakes? And this is a game that Ohio State cannot afford to make mistakes in. And because of this and if the game is tight, I would not expect to see too much of TP (unless JT is so confident of TPs instincts and decision making that he breaks with his consevative tendencies). TP shows great promise, but I just don't feel condident that TP can come into this game and not make mistakes.

[ThirdGenBuckeye]

Originally Posted by WyoBuckeye

I was at the game today and my seats were so good, that they were bad (I was in row 3 in AA on the 35 yl). So it was a little difficult to tell what was going on at times. However, except for one or two good runs today, what did Pryor do that makes you so sure that he should be getting that many snaps against a defense which is one of the best in the nation? Not saying you're wrong or anything. But how can you expect a true freshman QB to come into only his third game against a veteran and expert defense and not make mistakes? And this is a game that Ohio State cannot afford to make mistakes in. And because of this and if the game is tight, I would not expect to see too much of TP (unless JT is so confident of TPs instincts and decision making that he breaks with his consevative tendencies). TP shows great promise, but I just don't feel condident that TP can come into this game and not make mistakes.

I agree with this, although I think the fact that when TP steps on the field so many options need to be considered by the opposing defense that it's too important to pass up. Depending how the game shakes out, he can have an impact whether he throws, runs or does nothing. Positive or negative, he will affect this game IMO.

[Cornerback6]

I wouldn't worry about us needing to be creative with Terrelle just yet. I am sure we will see more of that in the coming weeks, particularly against SC. We are playing it ridiculously conservative with TP right now and I'm sure there are many reasons for that...once again, i.e. USC and co.

[buckeyes_rock]

Originally Posted by IronBuckI

None of this is a setup for USC. Two years in a row I read about how we were setting up Texas. Tressel will break out the "Shot Ginn" for Texas and they won't know what hit them.

Coach is trying to get his team ready for USC...That's it.

+1

[bukIpower]

I'd just like to see Pryor Randomly come in the game for a snap here and there rather than substitute for the whole series. If its 2nd and 4 next week why not give pryor a quick option with beanie or MoW? Then if he messes up and moves it back a couple or maybe just gains 2 yards you can then either put Boeckman in or just have Pryor stay in for another down. I think we will see more spot action from Pryor next week. Atleast I'd hope so because having someone of that capability on the bench all game long will make zero sense. Find a way to atleast get him involved because he's one of those players that could possibly bust you a 30 yard run against an aggressive defense like USC

[sandgk]

Originally Posted by bukIpower

I'd just like to see Pryor Randomly come in the game for a snap here and there rather than substitute for the whole series. If its 2nd and 4 next week why not give pryor a quick option with beanie or MoW? Then if he messes up and moves it back a couple or maybe just gains 2 yards you can then either put Boeckman in or just have Pryor stay in for another down. I think we will see more spot action from Pryor next week. Atleast I'd hope so because having someone of that capability on the bench all game long will make zero sense. Find a way to atleast get him involved because he's one of those players that could possibly bust you a 30 yard run against an aggressive defense like USC

Gasp - that would be using Pryor like ... Tebow.