CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In his second day of OTAs with the Browns, former first-round safety Calvin Pryor had no desire to relive his demotion by the Jets to third-team defense or his relegation to the wannabe second field during spring practices.

"I can't really speak on too much of that,'' Pryor, acquired in a trade with the Jets for linebacker Demario Davis, said Tuesday after practice. "That's in the past.''

But Pryor didn't let the demotion hurt his confidence.

"One thing I know -- I can play football,'' he said. "It's about being in the right situation and then going about things the right way.'

He had to admit, though, that it felt great to back on the main field again, even if he didn't get any first-team reps Tuesday during the one practice of the week open to the media.

"I feel like it was a great opportunity - have a fresh start, learn a new system and buy into a new culture,'' Pryor said. "I had a feeling [with the Jets] drafting two safeties, but I can't control that. I'm excited. I can't thank (the Browns) enough."

The writing was on the wall for Pryor, 24, when the Jets drafted LSU safety Jamal Adams sixth in the first round and Florida safety Marcus Maye 39th overall, in the second round.

Pryor, the No. 18 pick in 2014 out of Louisville, suddenly found himself working with rookies and undrafted free agents on that 'other' field in OTAs, and wondering what his future held. The Jets, according to ESPN, were prepared to release him if they couldn't strike a deal.

It was a precipitous fall for a player who started 38 of his 44 games in New York over the past three seasons.

"I mean, don't get it twisted now,'' Pryor said. "I had some great times in New York. My years that I was there, I really enjoyed playing football. It's just a blessing to be in the NFL period, so it doesn't really stop here. I'm looking forward a fresh start, having an opportunity to play with the Cleveland Browns. That's what I'm looking forward to the most.''

Coincidentally, Pryor's new team also drafted a safety in the first round, Michigan's Jabrill Peppers, in the first round at No. 25. What's more, Peppers plays the same position as Pryor -- strong safety.

So now what? Will defensive coordinator Gregg Williams try to get them both on the field in sub-defenses?

"I can't speak on that because that's the coaches' job, but I do know that (Peppers) is one heck of a player,'' said Pryor. "I do look forward to playing with him, whether it's in different packages or we're just on the field at the same time. I know that we both can play football. I look forward to being a great teammate and helping him out along the way."

In the few days spent with Peppers this week, Pryor realized "he's very intelligent. He knows his stuff very well. I know he goes hard. He's a competitor and he wants to win football games, so I can live with that.''

Peppers, who's worked with the third team defense in OTAs, wasn't surprised by the trade.

"You can't be surprised by anything in this league,'' he said. "Calvin is a hell of a player so we're going to see how things go. Everything is about competition. That's one thing I live by and that's one thing these coaches live by. We all understand what time it is."

Besides, Pryor played a little free safety in New York and during his first two years at Louisville.

"He can play either or,'' said Hue Jackson. "Again, Gregg finds ways to make sure that we put the best guys out there.''

After his first few days with the Browns, Pryor said he knew he landed in a good spot, with teammates such as Jamie Collins, Chris Kirksey, Joe Haden and Myles Garrett.

"It's great,'' he said. "I definitely know we have some talent on this roster. We have to get the job done. Everybody's buying into the coaching. Coach Williams, he's a very intense coach. A very fiery coach and guys love that. He wants to kick the offense's butt every chance he gets so I look forward to that.''

With more starting experience than any other safety on the roster, Pryor is eager to help.

"We have a lot of young guys,'' he said. "Having a voice in the secondary room is going to be critical.''

And possibly on the field too.