The conversation surrounding today’s match up between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders has centered around whether or not Carson Palmer or Kyle Boller would be taking the snaps at QB. Lost in the shuffle, however, has been former Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor.

There is a chance that the Raiders could give Terrelle Pryor snaps vs. the Chiefs today.

Pryor was never really known for his passing at Ohio State but there can be no doubt that he is dangerous with the ball in his hands. He is deceptively fast, and if he is left alone in the pocket he can do some serious damage.

Pryor wasn’t even activated on the Oakland roster until this week but he could still could be a problem for the Chiefs D if the Raiders have a few plays designed specifically for him.

What do you think, Addicts? Will the Raiders put Pryor on the field today vs. the Chiefs?

The NFL’s Supplemental Draft is today. All eyes are on former Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor but he is not the only player that could be taken.

Other players eligible to be drafted are Western Carolina DB Torez Jones, Georgia RB Caleb King, Lindenwood DE Keenan Mace, North Carolina DE Mike McAdoo and Northern Illinois DB Tracy Wilson.

Players most experts think have the best shot at being drafted today are King, Mace and of course, Pryor.

The Supplimental Draft works kind of like a silent auction. The currency is 2012 draft picks. If a team wants to draft a player, they submit a pick to the league. The team with the highest bid would be awarded the player. If two teams bid the same round, the player would be awarded to the team with the higher draft position.

While the Chiefs aren’t likely to go after any of these players, we should note that they attended Pryor’s workout for scouts on Saturday. That being said, the Chiefs were one of 17 teams in attendance. Scott Pioli likes to do his due diligence and that is likely the only reason the Chiefs were present.

Truthfully, if it were me, I’d throw a sixth or seventh round pick at Pryor. I watched him play at Ohio State and while he is terrible inaccurate at times, he is an incredible athlete. I don’t know if Pryor can catch but if I could get a player with his speed and size for a 6th round pick, I’d sure like to find out. I think a smart team tries to convert him to receiver or TE. I don’t think he’ll ever be a starting QB in the NFL, but he has value as an athlete.

What do you think Addicts? Where will Pryor land? Are you interested in any of the other prospects?

Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting via Twitter that embattled former Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor will be eligible for the NFL Supplemental Draft.

There was some question as to whether or not Pryor would be eligible. The rules for player eligibility are somewhat unclear.

Schefter notes that Pryor will be ineligible to practice or play in the first five regular season games if he is signed.

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Former Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor has signed with super-agent Drew Rosenhaus, according to the Associated Press.

It was expected that Pryor would be aligning with an agent soon. Since he missed his chance to enter the NFL Draft, the former QB will have to enter the NFL’s supplemental draft if he hopes to turn pro this year.

Pryor was already suspended for the first five games of the 2011 NCAA football season for accepting improper benefits and violating NCAA rules. As the investigation into Pryor’s conduct widened, it became apparent that more violations would likely be discovered, followed by more punishment by the NCAA. Chances are, had Pryor tried to stay in school, he would have been suspended for the entire 2011 season.

Pryor, while an incredible athletic specimen, never really reached the heights at QB that some thought he would. As a QB, most project Pryor as a mid round draft pick. He has incredible athletic gifts and loads of potential to be an impact player at the NFL. Some experts think that given his height, speed and athleticism, that some team might take a chance on trying to develop Pryor into a receiver.

Rosenhaus will no doubt push Pryor’s ability as a QB, given that it is the most lucrative position for his client. With the recent reemergence of Mike Vick and the drafting of Cam Newton #1 overall, there seems to be a market for athletic QB’s that can make things happen with their feet as well as their arms.

The Kansas City Chiefs are pretty well set at QB, already having Matt Cassel and rookie Ricky Stanzi. Still, you have to admit Pryor is an interesting prospect. The Chiefs certainly have need at WR and we know that Todd Haley does excellent work teaching the position. Might the Chiefs take a chance on Pryor as a receiver in the supplemental draft? We know Scott Pioli loves versatile players and that Todd Haley has a tendency to run trick plays. Could the team be interested in an athlete like Pryor who could play WR and serve as an emergency/trick play QB?

If so, what 2012 draft pick do you think the Chiefs should use to bid on Pryor?