Pryor missed the game due to a bothersome knee injury. The lingering issue could help explain his poor play over the previous few weeks after a strong start to the season. He shouldn't be removed from the starter's role due to one solid showing from McGloin.
The Raiders, who have spent years searching for a franchise quarterback, would have a hard time taking the Penn State product out of the lineup after he tossed three touchdowns against Houston. So he'll likely get another chance to prove himself next week against the Tennessee Titans.
At the same time, getting another week of rest should help Pryor get back to full strength. He clearly wasn't himself against the New York Giants in Week 10, and there's no need to rush him back with Oakland likely wanting another look at McGloin anyway.
The main reason the Raiders should be hesitant to name McGloin the full-time starter is because his track record doesn't suggest his game against the Texans can be expected on a weekly basis.
In his only other appearance during the regular season, which came against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9, he connected on just seven of 15 passes for 87 yards.
He didn't play particularly well in the preseason, either. He had two touchdowns and three interceptions while completing a mundane 57 percent of his 35 attempts.
Going back to college, he led a run-oriented Penn State offense that took a lot of pressure off his shoulders. But even against college defenses, his completion rate was below 60 percent over the final three years.
So while his three-touchdown outburst on Sunday was a sight for sore eyes in Oakland, noth...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
