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Daily Dawg Tags: Terrelle Pryor drawing interest around the NFL

By Steven Kubitza

Oct 30, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) runs the ball for a first down against New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) runs the ball for a first down against New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Cleveland Browns need to act fast if they want to retain Terrelle Pryor, as the risk of him signing elsewhere increases every day.

Terrelle Pryor had a breakout season for the Cleveland Browns in 2016, which made re-signing him seem like an easy decision. But it is March 7 and Pryor remains unsigned by the Browns. And with the new league year set to begin in two days, the Browns are running out of time.

The Browns may be hesitant to offer Pryor a major deal after just one successful season, but the over $100 million in cap space allows the team to take a few chances. And after how well he played last year, it is hard to imagine a major drop-off, especially if a legitimate NFL quarterback is throwing him the ball all season.

If the Browns continue to wait, Pryor may decide he is going to take the money from a contending team instead of waiting for the Browns to come up with a respectable contract. It is basic business, and the front office seems to be overthinking this simple decision.

Letting Pryor go leaves the Browns with Corey Coleman as the only threat at receiver, followed by three second-year players who did nothing to impress in 2016. The team has already parted ways with Andrew Hawkins, so losing Pryor would just make the unit worse in 2017.

Fans do not know what conversations have been had between Pryor and the Browns, but it would be nice to see some progress on a deal before other teams begin throwing major money at Pryor. Let’s take a look at that and more in today’s edition of the Daily Dawg Tags.

Cleveland Browns news:

Rumor: Multiple teams interested in Terrelle Pryor

"The “legal tampering” portion of NFL free agency begins on Tuesday at noon, meaning the next 72 hours or so could be tense ones for fans of the Cleveland Browns."

Rethinking Jimmy Garoppolo as the Browns quarterback of the future

"The Cleveland Browns will open the 2017 NFL Draft at the end of April by making the first overall selection for the first time since 2000."

Time to start getting worried about losing Terrelle Pryor? (Dawgs by Nature)

"For awhile, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Cleveland Browns would eventually re-sign WR Terrelle Pryor."

Pryor drawing interest from several teams around NFL (cleveland.com)

"Terrelle Pryor is drawing interest from his hometown Steelers, the Giants, 49ers, Titans and Eagles as the free agency two-day negotiating window opens on Tuesday at noon, league sources told cleveland.com."

NFL news:

Raiders, Bank of America agree on financing terms for Vegas stadium (FanSided)

"California is becoming congested with football teams."

Cowboys in no rush to trade or release Tony Romo (NFL.com)

"Less than 24 hours before the NFL’s window opens for negotiations with prospective free agents, the biggest name on the trade market remains in limbo."

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