Can Calvin Pryor Develop into a Starting Safety for the New York Jets?

December 17, 2014   ·   Ryan Alfieri   ·   Jump to comments

2014 has not been a smooth year for the New York Jets' rookie class, including that of its prized first-round selection, safety Calvin Pryor.
The "Louisville Slugger" has been in and out of the starting lineup, battling mistakes and missed tackles as much as injuries to prevent him from having the type of impact the Jets were looking for. Even Rex Ryan himself, who once gave this draft class an A+ grade, conceded that he was expecting more out of his prized safety prospect:
With the season all but lost, Pryor has been given the starting nod in the last two games to prove that his best days are still to come. 
 
The Good: Coming Downhill
Pryor is listed as a safety, but he plays with the heart of a linebacker. He is at his best when screaming downhill with a target locked on, using his blazing closing speed to make big hits and force turnovers. 
To this point, Pryor has simply not made enough of these types of downhill hits to "make up" for h...

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