RD 5, Pick 171: Nathan Peterman (QB) - Pitt

[Kelly the Dog]

Lol, you do realize he went to Pitt as a graduate transfer correct? He completed his alloted amount of college credits to get a degree in three years.

This can be achieved through taking college credited courses in highscool,graduating high school early leading to early enrollment to college, summer courses, etc...

Got it, thanks. I thought the poster was saying he finished his undergraduate in three years at Pitt, and I knew he was at TN for at least two. He actually was at TN for three years, 2012-2014, and Pitt for two, 15-16.

[LeGOATski]

Yeah, he's 23 years old.

[Augie]

He's the kid who ruined the curve. HS and undergrads in 6 years? I know people who spent that long just getting the undergrad! And an MBA for kicks.

Yeah, he's 23 years old.

He'll be 23 in a couple days, so yeah. May birthday, so young in his class?

[LeGOATski]

He'll be 23 in a couple days, so yeah. May birthday, so young in his class?

Is that a question? Not sure what kind of answer you're looking for.

[Augie]

Is that a question? Not sure what kind of answer you're looking for.

You know how some parents hold their kids back? I'm not sure the deadline for starting school. He finished HS and college in 6 years (as I read it), but he's almost 23. Was he old for his class, or was he held back earlier? How long did he spend getting the MBA? I'm just mildly curious about the timeline. Not trying to make a big point out of anything. No biggie. It was a (too) vague wondering.

Edited May 3, 2017 by Augie

[stuvian]

He made some great throws and plays. It was his best game ever! He also made a dozen terrible throws and several horrible plays. Some of his incompletions were great throws and some of his completions were bad throws. He made a lot of bad throws and a lot of nifty ones. Watching it, I would never say this screams NFL QB though. At all. Watch it. It's every pass play, including ones he ran on, some of which were very nice.

 

His best plays in this game were with his feet.

[Bill in DC]

Great article on Peterman! We love underdogs and people who work hard and fight for every inch.

 

http://fw.to/suUULqa

Edited May 3, 2017 by Bill in DC

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

I find it ironic that a fifth round developmental QB has generated 38 pages of discussion while the 1st round likely starting CB has generated 30 pages.

 

Kind of shows the general uneasiness with the entrenched starter.

we are tired of the CB cycle. Draft a CB in round 1. When he gets good, don't pay him, draft another one in round 1 to replace him and repeat over and over. Never getting any better by doing that. Just hoping to stay the same.

[Billsfansinceday1]

A lot of the comments about Peterman sound vaguely familiar...some schmuck named Tom Brady ( I will bet he cheats):

 

Tom Brady Positives: Good height to see the field. Very poised and composed. Smart and alert. Can read coverages. Good accuracy and touch. Produces in big spots and in big games. Has some Brian Griese in him and is a gamer. Generally plays within himself. Team leader.

Negatives: Poor build. Very skinny and narrow. Ended the '99 season weighing 195 pounds and still looks like a rail at 211. Looks a little frail and lacks great physical stature and strength. Can get pushed down more easily than you'd like. Lacks mobility and ability to avoid the rush. Lacks a really strong arm. Can't drive the ball down the field and does not throw a really tight spiral. System-type player who can get exposed if he must ad-lib and do things on his own.

Summary: Is not what you're looking for in terms of physical stature, strength, arm strength and mobility, but he has the intangibles and production and showed great Griese-like improvement as a senior. Could make it in the right system but will not be for everyone.

[CountDorkula]

A lot of the comments about Peterman sound vaguely familiar...some schmuck named Tom Brady ( I will bet he cheats):

 

Tom Brady Positives: Good height to see the field. Very poised and composed. Smart and alert. Can read coverages. Good accuracy and touch. Produces in big spots and in big games. Has some Brian Griese in him and is a gamer. Generally plays within himself. Team leader.

 

Negatives: Poor build. Very skinny and narrow. Ended the '99 season weighing 195 pounds and still looks like a rail at 211. Looks a little frail and lacks great physical stature and strength. Can get pushed down more easily than you'd like. Lacks mobility and ability to avoid the rush. Lacks a really strong arm. Can't drive the ball down the field and does not throw a really tight spiral. System-type player who can get exposed if he must ad-lib and do things on his own.

 

Summary: Is not what you're looking for in terms of physical stature, strength, arm strength and mobility, but he has the intangibles and production and showed great Griese-like improvement as a senior. Could make it in the right system but will not be for everyone.

 

[billsherd]

He was just interviewed on WGR550. I'm sure it will be available to listen little later if anyone wants to check out. He sounds quite mature for his age.

[26CornerBlitz]

@hsimon62

ICYMI: 05-03 Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman with Howard and Jeremy.mp3: http://www.wgr550.com/media/audio-channel/05-03-bills-quarterback-nathan-peterman-howard-and-jeremymp3

[thebandit27]

FWIW, here was my breakdown of Peterman back in February:

 

Nathan Peterman - Pitt

Notes (time correlates to comment):

(0:12) first, I like that he can take a snap from under center; thems are bonus points

(0:19) good job scanning the field and finding the leak

(0:36) I don’t care if this is a massive hold, he does a nice job of scrambling here

(1:08) holds the ball just long enough to let his man come open; gutsy

(1:25) accurate throw off his back foot while under duress

(1:38) good velocity over the middle

(1:56) everything but the throw is solid here-way too much on that one…the next 2 throws, however, are money, and come off his back foot again. Not sure he gets away with that at the next level, but impressive nonetheless

(3:45) sometimes you need to know when NOT to make a throw; this would be one of those times

(4:11) right idea to step into the pocket; need to protect the ball or make the throw sooner

(5:05) I like that he climbs the pocket, but you’ve got an offside call here; take a shot

Summary: I was much more impressed with Peterman than I expected. He’s willing to hold the ball and throw 50/50 passes, which tells me that he’s not afraid to make mistakes. Sometimes, however, his awareness fails him both in the pocket and down the field. His unbalanced footwork will cause his intermediate throws to sail on him from time to time as well. I’m giving him a R2 grade based on the tools.

[Bookie Man]

Throws with anticipation and accuracy. Good pocket awareness. I like that foundation.

[starrymessenger]

Throws with anticipation and accuracy. Good pocket awareness. I like that foundation.

He has to get better at the things he already does well. In the NFL game speed is a lot faster and the windows are a lot smaller. If he can do that he has a chance to be good and play a long time. If he cant he will almost certainly bust.

[Go-Bills]

First QB we have had for sometime that can actually go through the progressions and has the vision to throw a receiver open! should be great to see... can't wait!!!!!

[#34fan]

Bum.

 

The guy Is awful. At UT he looked like a steaming pile of ****.

 

Taking this clown over Kelly is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen.

 

Kelly was by far the better prospect... I really think they wanted to grab Chad as UDFA... But it's OK... If Nate has the other QB's looking over their shoulders, -he's fulfilling his purpose...

[Wayne Arnold]

 

Kelly was by far the better prospect... I really think they wanted to grab Chad as UDFA... But it's OK... If Nate has the other QB's looking over their shoulders, -he's fulfilling his purpose...

 

No he isn't.

[eball]

 

Kelly was by far the better prospect... I really think they wanted to grab Chad as UDFA... But it's OK... If Nate has the other QB's looking over their shoulders, -he's fulfilling his purpose...

 

I will proffer that the sole reason why so many here have hard-ons for this guy is his family tree. If we were talking about the exact same guy but his name was Chad O'Kelly we'd all be thankful the Bills didn't bite.

[LeGOATski]

FWIW, here was my breakdown of Peterman back in February:

 

Nathan Peterman - Pitt

Notes (time correlates to comment):

(0:12) first, I like that he can take a snap from under center; thems are bonus points

(0:19) good job scanning the field and finding the leak

(0:36) I don’t care if this is a massive hold, he does a nice job of scrambling here

(1:08) holds the ball just long enough to let his man come open; gutsy

(1:25) accurate throw off his back foot while under duress

(1:38) good velocity over the middle

(1:56) everything but the throw is solid here-way too much on that one…the next 2 throws, however, are money, and come off his back foot again. Not sure he gets away with that at the next level, but impressive nonetheless

(3:45) sometimes you need to know when NOT to make a throw; this would be one of those times

(4:11) right idea to step into the pocket; need to protect the ball or make the throw sooner

(5:05) I like that he climbs the pocket, but you’ve got an offside call here; take a shot

Summary: I was much more impressed with Peterman than I expected. He’s willing to hold the ball and throw 50/50 passes, which tells me that he’s not afraid to make mistakes. Sometimes, however, his awareness fails him both in the pocket and down the field. His unbalanced footwork will cause his intermediate throws to sail on him from time to time as well. I’m giving him a R2 grade based on the tools.

I'm interested in how your evaluation of Peterman compares to your evaluation on Connor Cook. Do you still have your notes on him? Just curious. They seem like similar prospects.