Terrelle Pryor: Why He Could Start for Raiders and 5 Other Teams Right Now

There are a few teams that are pretty excited that Terrelle Pryor has been cleared to enter into the NFL supplemental draft.

Pryor’s eligibility for the NFL was in question because of his role in the Ohio State improper benefits scandal, but he NFL has officially declared him to be eligible for the draft,

It’s interesting to note that it seems as if the NFL will honor the NCAA’s original decision with Pryor, and he will be suspended for the first five games of the season once he signs a contract.

While I don’t necessarily agree with the NFL’s decision to let Pryor into the league, I have never once questioned his athleticism and ability as a football player.

The truth of the matter is that once Pryor rides out his suspension, he will be a viable starting option for a team desperate for quarterback help.

If it weren’t for the suspension, I think these teams would be lining up to draft him as their starter right now.

Buffalo Bills

Is anybody really that comfortable with the Bills' quarterback situation?

While Ryan Fitzpatrick isn't horrible, I wouldn't count on him to be a winning quarterback.

The Bills need some excitement and playmaking ability around their team, especially now that they got rid of Lee Evans.

Pryor would be an instant shot in the arm for the organization, and would make 2011 intriguing for Buffalo at the very least.

Seattle Seahawks

I think Seattle has what it takes to be a playoff team.

That being said, i'm not sure if Tarvaris Jackson can really be the guy to lead them to the Promised Land

He has been horribly inconsistent during his time in the NFL, and instead of being a playmaker, he has been a hindrance to his offense.

Terrelle Pryor is a step up from Jackson.

They are similar in playing style, but he is just a better version of Jackson.

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins' quarterback situation is an absolute mess right now.

Chad Henne looks like he forgot how to play the position, and Matt Moore looks like he's in way over his head any time he steps out onto the field.

At least with Pryor the Dolphins would regain back some of that swagger they have been missing.

They would also be getting a quarterback with as much talent as both of their current options combined.

Washington Redskins

John Beck or Rex Grossman?

That's kind of like choosing between broccoli or cauliflower for a four-year-old.

Either way it's a bad option.

The Redskins are looking for a spark on offense and Pryor would be a perfect fit now and into the future.

San Francisco 49ers

Alex Smith is not a legitimate option for the 49ers moving into the future, and it's about time their coach and fans realized that.

While Colin Kaepernick does show some potential, I feel Pryor would be able to come in and produce right away for the 49ers.

In fact, he is the better long-term option as well.

Oakland Raiders

Out of all the options I have proposed here, I believe that Oakland is the most realistic one.

Don't take this the wrong way, but Pryor fits the Raiders mold as far as personality and swagger is concerned.

He is also a perfect fit on the field. The Raiders are building an athletic and young base, and I think Al Davis would actually prefer to see Pryor at the helm instead of Jason Campbell or Kyle Boller.

Raider nation would accept him even with his streaky past, and I think he would actually blossom into a solid NFL quarterback in Oakland.

It just makes sense all around.