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ALAMEDA, Calif. Reggie Bush Jersey . - Terrelle Pryor has spent the past five weeks attending quarterback meetings, doing individual drills and learning about what it takes to play quarterback in the NFL. With his suspension now complete, Pryor finally got the chance Wednesday to practise once again with his new Oakland Raiders teammates. "Hes very talented," coach Hue Jackson said. "I thought he did some good things but well continue this week to do that, to get him back in the mix with his teammates so that I can see him a little bit more and evaluate that talent and see where I can put it." Pryor was selected by the Raiders in the third round of the supplemental draft Aug. 22 and signed a four-year contract with the team three days later. Pryor had to serve the suspension when he was allowed to participate in the supplemental draft. Pryor left Ohio State instead of serving a five-game ban after being involved in a cash-for-memorabilia scandal that has put the Buckeyes under NCAA investigation. Pryor declined to talk to the media but his teammates said hes glad to be back in the fold. "I think hes just excited to be back on the practice field," starting quarterback Jason Campbell said. "Having to sit out for five weeks and, obviously, not receive a paycheque for five weeks, I know kind of stings, too. But I think hes obviously excited about being out there with his teammates and getting to learn football and getting to learn our offence and grow together." Pryor is an impressive physical specimen, measuring six-foot-five, 232 pounds and being clocked at 4.36 seconds in the 40-yard dash at his pro day. Pryor is coming off his best season statistically at Ohio State, throwing for 2,772 yards and 27 touchdowns with 11 interceptions. He ran for 754 yards and four TDs and helped the Buckeyes win the Sugar Bowl. Pryor played mostly on the scout team Wednesday as Campbell and backup Kyle Boller are entrenched ahead of him on the depth chart. Pryor will get some time working with the Raiders offence as well. He took part in three practices during pre-season but has only been allowed to attend meetings and do individual drills on his own since the end of the exhibition season. Jackson said Pryor had been very attentive in the meetings, took notes and asked lots of questions. "Just like youd like for a young quarterback to be," he said. "He spent a lot of time out here preparing himself and getting ready. I could not be a part of this. Our coaching staff could not be a part of it but the young man, I can tell, he did a lot of work prior to today. It shows that hes gotten better." Campbell described Pryor as mostly quiet in those meetings but not afraid to speak up if he felt it was needed. "Hell come up with suggestions. 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