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发帖数: 37081 | 1 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP)—Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor has hired
Drew Rosenhaus as his agent and has taken steps toward making himself
available for an NFL supplemental draft.
Pryor’s lawyer, Larry James, said Monday that Pryor was in Miami and had
signed an agreement with Rosenhaus, a high-powered agent who represents some
of the biggest names in sports. His client list includes standout wide
receivers Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco along with former Ohio State
running back and Pryor teammate Chris “Beanie” Wells, now with the Arizona
Cardinals.
“I am happy that he has reached this point and he’s in secure hands,”
James said of Pryor.
FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2008 file photo, Ohio State quarterback Terrelle
Pryor (2) runs against the Troy defense during an NCAA college football game
in Columbus, Ohio. The Saskatchewan Roughriders have acquired the
negotiating rights to Pryor and have spoken to him about bringing him to the
Canadian Football League. Roughriders general manager Brendan Taman told
The Associated Press on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, that the team has talked to
Pryor's lawyer, James who told the Roughriders that Pryor would need until
next week to consider the situation.
FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2008 …
AP - Jun 8, 5:59 pm EDT
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Pryor, James and at least two other people spent the past few days
discussing the quarterback’s options in terms of agents. Then Pryor flew to
Miami on Sunday and signed a contract with Rosenhaus late on Monday morning.
James also formally notified Ohio State that Pryor had signed with an agent,
which officially made the three-year starter ineligible in the eyes of the
university and the NCAA. That clears the way for the next step in Pryor’s
hopes of making it into the NFL.
“The university declares him ineligible,” James said. “Therefore, that is
a prerequisite to being eligible for the supplemental draft.”
Pryor announced last week that he would not return to the team for his
senior season. He had already been suspended by Ohio State and the NCAA for
the first five games of the 2011 season for accepting improper benefits in
the form of cash and discounted tattoos from a Columbus tattoo-parlor owner.
The NCAA is investigating all aspects of Ohio State’s athletic program,
particularly the football team.
The probe led to the forced resignation of head coach Jim Tressel on May 30.
Tressel has admitted he knew his players were taking improper benefits but
covered it up for more than nine months before Ohio State officials
discovered his knowledge.
Rosenhaus did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Pryor cannot be signed as a free agent by an NFL team. The NFL, currently
embroiled in a work stoppage with the players, will likely schedule a
supplemental draft for July or August. The draft follows a similar pattern
to that of the regular draft in the spring. The NFL team selecting Pryor
would surrender its pick in the same round in the regular draft in 2012.
The 6-foot-6, 233-pounder from Jeannette, Pa., is Ohio State’s all-time
leading rusher among quarterbacks, with 2,164 yards. He also matched Bobby
Hoying’s school record for touchdown passes with 57.
While marveling at his size and speed, many draft experts have questioned
his footwork, his throwing motion, his arm strength and his ability to read
defenses. Some have even said Pryor should forget about playing quarterback
and shift to wide receiver, tight end or some other position.
NFL draft analyst and former Dallas Cowboys general manager Gil Brandt has
his doubts about Pryor but takes a wait-and-see approach. He said there’s
no reason for Pryor to change positions—at least not right away.
“See if he can play the position first of all. But for him to play the
position, I think it’s going to take a lot of training,” he said. “It’s
going to take a person really dedicated to playing football. The things that
I hear, he maybe doesn’t have that type of dedication.” | b**j
发帖数: 20742 | 2 drew rosenhaus is probably the best thing that can happen to TP, he speciali
zes in getting players more money than they are worth. lol
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: COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP)—Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor has hired
: Drew Rosenhaus as his agent and has taken steps toward making himself
: available for an NFL supplemental draft.
: Pryor’s lawyer, Larry James, said Monday that Pryor was in Miami and had
: signed an agreement with Rosenhaus, a high-powered agent who represents some
: of the biggest names in sports. His client list includes standout wide
: receivers Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco along with former Ohio State
: running back and Pryor teammate Chris “Beanie” Wells, now with the Arizona
: Cardinals.
: “I am happy that he has reached this point and he’s in secure hands,”
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