theRalph Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) Drought psychosis is reigning supreme. Everywhere. Except at One Bills Drive. Yes, it was a disaster. But shut down your emotions for a moment and consider the facts: 1. Peterman went 3-3 before the first INT. Who among us, after the throw to Benjamin, did not shout “that’s the throw we’ve been looking for!!!” 2. Pat DiMarco should have his beard plucked out whisker by whisker for playing beach volleyball with a throw right on his hands. That 1st INT wrecked the day. 3. We didn’t expect it, but Peterman’s start revealed stark weaknesses on the offensive line. On 2 of the interceptions, he had pass rushers in his grill. And it certainly wasn’t because he was holding out of the ball too long. 4. So 3 of the 5 INTs weren’t exactly Peterman’s fault. The other two were his fault. Dak Prescott also had two very similar INTs 2 hours later, at home, vs. the Eagles. For as much as fans go on and on about the drought, they really don’t give credence to the fact that the drought has tremendous negative energy. This may sound crazy but I believe Peterman’s start actually put a dent in that energy and that energy bit back. When you arrive at this understanding, you will understand that it will be much more difficult for the bills to break the drought that it will for them to go on a run in the playoffs. Peterman starts in Kansas City, Mark my words. Edited November 21, 2017 by theRalph 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasBB Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Agree completely. DiMarco makes that catch, we may have an entirely different game and outcome. I'll give Peterman a pass on this 1st game. He's still the guy that can push the ball downfield. The O-line is glaringly bad right now - something has to be done immediately there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Did you forget to mention that the Bills defence can't stop a nose bleed? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) Sorry but he DID throw up 2 volley balls off his back foot while getting hit 4 out of 5 are really on him because he made very poor decisions by Lolly popping the ball up it was bad there is no way to spin it Edited November 21, 2017 by Buffalo716 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, ChasBB said: Agree completely. DiMarco makes that catch, we may have an entirely different game and outcome. I'll give Peterman a pass on this 1st game. He's still the guy that can push the ball downfield. The O-line is glaringly bad right now - something has to be done immediately there. When did this happen? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 minute ago, billsfan11 said: Did you forget to mention that the Bills defence can't stop a nose bleed? Yep... the defense is crapping the bed. However, still doesn't absolve the Bills from making adjustments to be a better team today or for tomorrow. It is like saying "why deal with my heart condition when I have skin cancer?" The team works on both the best they are able and you move on. This is NOT an either or situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 He threw two balls up for grabs off his back foot while not even trying to elude the rush. Not ready for prime time and may never be. The team is alive for the playoffs, so Taylor starts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Peterman is a rookie in his first start, yes two of those balls he had people on top of him that is where an experienced QB learns to take a sack. So yes those ints were still on him. One of his knocks is that he always trys to hard to play hero ball, well you see what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesPlayoffs Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, ChasBB said: Agree completely. DiMarco makes that catch, we may have an entirely different game and outcome. Yep. If DiMarco makes that catch, suddenly the line can block Bosa. If DiMarco makes the catch, then Peterman suddenly doesn't throw balls up for grabs with no concern over protecting the football. And suddenly the defense can stop them from scoring at will. What drugs are you on? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreigner Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Why was the ball even thrown to DiMarco, and why is he on the team If you didn't know the OL was bad, you really don't know anything. With the defense, even Joe Namath, Tom Brady or any other HOF QB could have won any of the last 3 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfod Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) I agree with the point that the playoff drought has caused people to over react. When you put the word drought into every opinion it loses its power. What I would say is quit living in the past. Nate had a bad game. He made bad choices. Was way over aggressive with the ball. The anti Tyrod if you will. I wouldn't just toss him away like trash but he needs more work. Not a finished product. Not deserving of his own song just yet. I rewrote the Peterman song in my head. After the first 2 interceptions I was like good now it's out of your system and.... Nope ok now it's out of your system and... Nope. Edited November 21, 2017 by Lfod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 On Sirius they buried Peterman. Said once they plucked him out at halftime, his season was over. Tyrod will finish it out, Bills will draft a QB and Peterman will never see the field again (unless an injury emergency occurs). The fans in BLo continue to look for a silver lining in his performance. Nationally his career as a starter is over here, and maybe forever. Thanks DiMarco! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderweb Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Yep. Those are some mighty fine rose colored glasses there. At least today is a beautiful day except for the clouds, thunderstorms, lightning and tornados. Yep, mighty fine day. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerx Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) Everyone keeps tossing that first INT on DiMarco... 1. It hit his hands should catch it- this applies to SKILL PLAYERS 2. DiMarco IS NOT a SKILL player 3. That was a throw that needed touch, floated ahead of, not lasered at his forhead. 4. We can blame Dennison for having DiMarco on the field, but you need to recognize who you are throwing the ball too as well. 5. That WAS NOT ALL on DiMarco...he's not paid to catch passes (thankfully) Edited November 21, 2017 by Xerx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Bill Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 8 minutes ago, Boatdrinks said: He threw two balls up for grabs off his back foot while not even trying to elude the rush. Not ready for prime time and may never be. The team is alive for the playoffs, so Taylor starts After these 3 performances how in the world can you say this team is alive for the playoffs? Mathematically, of course, but come on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, NoPlayoffs said: Yep. If DiMarco makes that catch, suddenly the line can block Bosa. If DiMarco makes the catch, then Peterman suddenly doesn't throw balls up for grabs with no concern over protecting the football. And suddenly the defense can stop them from scoring at will. What drugs are you on? One huge play can change everything an in NFL play, Peterman was on a roll before that fiasco. Psychological momentum in the NFL is real. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfod Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Toledo Bill said: After these 3 performances how in the world can you say this team is alive for the playoffs? Mathematically, of course, but come on... It kills me every time playoffs is mentioned now. The Mathematics!!!! If you can believe the playoffs are still a go you surely can stretch yourself to call Peterman franchise right now. Edited November 21, 2017 by Lfod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 26 minutes ago, theRalph said: 1. Peterman went 3-3 before the first INT. Who among us, after the throw to Benjamin, did not shout “that’s the throw we’ve been looking for!!!” I definitely did. I think losing Benjamin affected the whole team. Of course, we will never know what could have been... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofton80 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Any Quarterback who throws 5 interceptions in a half is going to get the same reaction. He made the throws he owns them. He will get another chance though I would wait for a home game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 minute ago, RoyBatty is alive said: One huge play can change everything an in NFL play, Peterman was on a roll before that fiasco. Psychological momentum in the NFL is real. On a roll? It was his 3rd pass!!! 3 minutes ago, Xerx said: Everyone keeps tossing that first INT on DiMarco... 1. It hit his hands should catch it- this applies to SKILL PLAYERS 2. DiMarco IS NOT a SKILL player 3. That was a throw that needed touch, floated ahead of, not lasered at his forhead. 4. We can blame Dennison for having DiMarco on the field, but you need to recognize who you are throwing the ball too as well. 5. That WAS NOT ALL on DiMarco...he's not paid to catch passes (thankfully) My favorite excuse this week is that the ints aren't all his fault. Tyrod has 3 picks on the year. 2 of them happened the same way DiMarco's did. I have not seen one person excuse either of those picks. Put the rookie in though and the line is all of a sudden bad, there are no weapons, and the running game didn't help him out. Those are all true points but they were also true with Tyrod behind center. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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