For all of his on field talent, Terrelle Pryor wasn't exactly noted for his wisdom in front of the press while at Ohio State. A lot's changed.
Speaking to reporters ahead of Oakland's game with the Giants this weekend, Pryor was asked about the Richie Incognito–Jonathan Martin situation playing out in Miami.
Q: With what’s going in Miami right now, with the hazing and the bullying and stuff, who is ultimately responsible for keeping that stuff in check, the players or the coaches in the locker room?
Pryor: “It’s funny that you said that because we were just on the field and coach [offensive coordinator Greg] Olson was talking to me, Tyler Wilson and Matt McGloin about that and says that we chose this job, and it was engrained in you when you were younger – in high school and college – and as you get to the professional level a lot of your job becomes more than just going out on the field and playing. So something like that is more in-house, in the locker room. You need to make sure that you have your best foot forward, and I’m not trying to put anyone down or say that the Dolphins quarterback isn’t doing that, I’m just answering your question. I believe that the quarterback is responsible for in-house locker room things and deals, and quieting situations down. I believe that he’s the one that people are going to listen to. I hope that we see [Jonathan] Martin playing again soon – I’ve watched some tape of him, he’s a good player. Hats off to him for standing up and being a man.”
"Everyone kills people" seems like ages ago all of a sudden.
