Pryor brought life to the offense by orchestrating four scoring drives and bringing the Raiders within a touchdown after being down 27-0. It was apparent to anyone watching that Pryor played a lot better than Flynn and gave the whole team a spark.
Of course, preseason performances can be deceiving and the Raiders have yet to name a starting quarterback. Just don't bet on the game tape being the reason behind the delay in naming the starter, because Pryor demonstrated that he has significantly improved in just the last couple weeks.
If Pryor can consistently perform like he did against the Bears, there is no question he should be the Raiders starting quarterback. Even if Pryor isn't consistent, he may be the best option behind a porous offensive line.
Consistency, concerns about Pryor's tape, reluctance to swallow their pride or competitive advantage Week 1 are all possible reasons to delay on naming the starter.
But after reviewing Pryor's performance against the Bears, the only one that might still be valid is consistency.
One Negative, One Positive
Before moving on to a lot of the good things Pryor did, it should be noted that his first pass sailed high of his intended target. He was lucky it wasn't intercepted. This has been an ongoing issue for Pryor and is likely to result in a lot of interceptions should he be named the starter.
Why do some of Pryor's passes sail high of his intended target? It's simple, but it's a tough habit to break. Pryor doesn't fully shift his weight to his front leg. Some might call this a failure to drive or step into the thr...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
