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New York Jets’ Calvin Pryor Proving To Be Draft Bust

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Calvin Pryor had an incredible amount of hype the moment he was headed to the pros. The New York Jets‘ safety was dubbed as a hard-hitting tackler that had keen defensive skills that made him a force to reckon with on the field. He was quick to respond on plays and had a knack for being anywhere on the field where he could make an impact. He even had the nickname “Bonecrusher” because he hit so hard, you could feel it in your bones.

So far this season, Pryor has been a non-factor. He had one promising game during the preseason when he made his first professional football debut and since then, hasn’t done anything worth mentioning. He looks confused on the field most of the time and doesn’t register any kind of tackle that makes one clinch their teeth. It’s so bad that he even got benched in his latest efforts during the Jets’ recent loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9 to the tune of 24-10.

Whether it’s the Jets’ fault or the fact that he still has a learning curve to get over, he hasn’t lived up to any of the expectations everyone had envisioned. One could make the case that since the team is such a mess this season and is an abysmal 1-8 for the year, it could just be a trickling effect of all the losing. It’s so bad this year with the Jets that it could just end up being one of the worst seasons ever in franchise history.

Now with primarily being given the diminishing role of special teams tackler, Pryor could end up being one big draft bust. If that is what eventually is proven to be the case, it will show general manager John Idzik has absolutely no idea how to evaluate good future talent via the draft. Considering the mess the Jets have with their cornerback situation, many thought they would have gone that route but neglected to address it.

Not only are the Jets suffering big time in their defensive secondary, but Pryor continues to look like he was a mistake made by the Jets to be drafted. With so many other options that were available with their first-round draft pick, so far he looks like he’s not even good enough to cut it as a starter in the NFL.

Over time we will all tell what his path will be but one thing is for sure: he’s nowhere near the kind of athlete that should be giving the Jets at least something positive to smile about this year.

Luis Tirado Jr. is a New York Jets writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @LTJ81, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google

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