Peterman actually played quite well!

[Rubes]

...According to Jim Kubiak of the BN Blitz:

 

Jim Kubiak: Ugly loss distorts Nathan Peterman's solid performance

 

I know it's the BN and many people don't have access, but there it is. Bear in mind that Kubiak "is the all-time leading passer at Navy, has played in the NFL, NFL Europe and the Arena Football League, and been a coach and executive in the AFL," and is analyzing QB play for the Bills this year. Some of the things he had to say:

 

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...Peterman played very well in his first complete game against the Bears. The lopsided loss tarnishes his effort as he was 31 of 49 for 189 yards. Peterman demonstrated an amazing ability to overcome all of the derogatory things that have been said about him these last few weeks, flat-out questioning his ability to play the game at the NFL level.

 

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What goes unnoticed and unappreciated in this game was Peterman’s 63 percentage completion percentage, as well as his mobility and evasiveness in the pocket.

 

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Peterman’s sense of timing, his ability to check the ball down to his running backs underneath coverage, and his overall accuracy was a quality performance. The Bears’ defense did a very nice job of mixing up coverages between man and zone, which did not fool Peterman a single time.

 

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Those are the facts, like them or not. Peterman played smart and tough, with little to no help from his supporting cast.

 

Don't shoot the messenger. I'm no Peterman fan...I thought the decision to run for it instead of tossing the Hail Mary was one of the most idiotic things I've ever seen, and he should have been shown the door at halftime for that. Nevertheless, an objective look at his performance may not have been that bad (I guess).

 

[HansLanda]

Somehow the onion.com is being redirected to TBN.com. Weird. 

[wppete]

[Kevin1778]

He is right.

 

1) Bears have top 5 defense.

2) Peterman has only started 4 games.

3) His stats were in line with a long time veteran like Anderson in his two games.

4) His line and receivers did not show up.

5) There was no running game.

 

Is Peterman an NFL starting QB. No. Is he a more than adequate backup. Absolutely.

[nucci]

most of this throws were 3 yd passes to his right.....the bar is very low

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

Its tough, because two of those interceptions were not on him on the slightest.  All the same, most of his throws were short dink and dunk type stuff.  That can work but not the way it was done this week.  

[nucci]

1 minute ago, Kevin1778 said:

He is right.

 

1) Bears have top 5 defense.

2) Peterman has only started 4 games.

3) His stats were in line with a long time veteran like Anderson in his two games.

4) His line and receivers did not show up.

5) There was no running game.

 

Is Peterman an NFL starting QB. No. Is he a more than adequate backup. Absolutely.

so, he's a good backup until he has to play?

[oldmanfan]

He played the way you'd expect a backup to play.  Hits three guys in the hands that result in three picks.  Can't blame him for that.  His run at the end of the half was completely mindless. 

[Kevin1778]

4 minutes ago, nucci said:

so, he's a good backup until he has to play?

 

Backups usually play 1 or 2 games a year if that. If you want to win you need a franchise QB. Brady, Mahomes, Brees, Rivers, all play virtually every snap all year long.

 

The Bills future depends on their top 10 draft pick, not the 5th rounder making the league minimum. Peterman's job is supposed to be to hold a clip board. Not start 16 games.

Edited November 6, 2018 by Kevin1778

[nucci]

1 minute ago, Kevin1778 said:

 

Backups usually play 1 or 2 games a year if that. Brady, Mahomes, Brees, Rivers, all play virtually every snap.

You're either a good QB or you're not.

[Ol Dirty B]

He had 49 attempts for 189 yards. I think he set a record with that one. He by no means played well.

[Bangarang]

I agree if you disregard everything that happened on the field from 1-4.

[Kevin1778]

2 minutes ago, nucci said:

You're either a good QB or you're not.

 

There are 32 backup quarterbacks in the NFL. Maybe 3 or 4 of them are good quarterbacks. And those 3 or 4 would look awful behind this line and with these receivers. 

Edited November 6, 2018 by Kevin1778

[Gigs]

Bill Walsh said Trent Edwards was good.

 

...and Rick Mirer was the next Joe Montana. 

 

If Peterman was any good he wouldn’t throw the game away every time he steps out there. 

[The Bills Blog]

Sometimes I wonder if people go back and actually watch for the story of the game. Without a couple of unlucky bounces, the Bills would've had a 23-20 lead with about 5 minutes to play.

[nucci]

1 minute ago, Kevin1778 said:

 

Moronic comment. There are 32 backup quarterbacks in the NFL. Maybe 3 or 4 of them are good quarterbacks.

you go right in to name calling....well done....

[quinnearlysghost88]

this is going to be a long week. 

[2003Contenders]

I actually do not disagree with the author's premise. In fact, during the game Moose kept pointing out how, realizing that their backs were against the wall with the team in the position to HAVE to start Peterman, the supporting cast really needed to step it up. They did not do that. In fact, the supporting cast in no way helped the struggling young QB -- and proved to be more of a hindrance.

 

One play in particular underscored this, and it was on the 4th and long, where Peterman scrambled to his left and made a pinpoint toss to the endzone for KB. It was a tough catch, as it was well defended. However, it hit Benjamin in the hands; if he is as good as he thinks he is, he should make a catch like that to help his young QB.

 

The real issue is that the supporting cast is itself so bad (including the gutless KB). The receivers are getting no separation, and their hands are not very good across the board. That spells doom for a noodle-arm QB like Peterman, who tried to "fire" the ball in there.

Edited November 6, 2018 by 2003Contenders

[Kevin1778]

Just now, nucci said:

you go right in to name calling....well done....

 

The comment was moronic. Didn't call anyone a name.

[Billsfan1972]

That is hilarious.......  3 yard dumps all game.....  63% completion %....

 

Here's a stat.....  Peterman completed two passes beyong the first down chains all game.  One was an 11 yard pass and the other a 6 yard pass.  All other first downs were YAC.

 

Just pathetic........