Nathan Peterman - think he can bounce back?

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What's everyone's thoughts on this guy? Do you think he'll bounce back from the disastrous debut he had against Florida and get some significant PT in orange next year, or do you see him riding the pine and/or transferring?
 
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I don't think he is nearly as bad as he looked in the Florida game. I still think he'll be at the bottom of the depth chart after spring ball and may decide to look for an opportunity elsewhere. JMO.
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Peterman wasn't prepared for his first start to be at UF with Easley in his face the whole time he was in. The kid stunk but let's not act like he didn't have constant pressure right in his face. I think he is probably a little better than what he showed that day but will never be a factor as starter. JMHO.
 
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VolFan4Life87 said:
What's everyone's thoughts on this guy? Do you think he'll bounce back from the disastrous debut he had against Florida and get some significant PT in orange next year, or do you see him riding the pine and/or transferring?
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I like him and think he has talent. That said, he probably needs a fresh start.
 
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If you're a star gazer, he's the highest rated of the 4 (per rivals).

I know Jones kept saying Nate is a competitor he'll bounce back etc etc, could be coach speak - have we heard anything else really about him from the coaching staff?

I honestly don't care who starts I just want someone competent taking snaps who can lead our team to a bowl game.
 
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CBJ said Peterman was the first in and last out of training. He gives a 110% and I think he played most of the first half with an injury but didn't want to admit it. He is supposed to be a good runner. Hard to say if he can become a starter again but CBJ would give him the opportunity if he earned it.

Ferg has the best all around skill set of smarts, arm, pocket presents (LOL), and mobility. Worley and Dobbs have many of these skills too but Ferg has a better composite. Worley was notorius for having bad 1st & 2nd quarters and was nervous early on.

Also, being the "veteran", Worley probably won't progress as fast as the Freshmen who have a much higher learning curve. Dobbs needs to work on overall S&C and especially accuracy. His decision making must improve too as he held the ball too long and took sacks.

My Assessment which doesn't involve watching practices, etc is: 1) Ferg, 2) Worley, 3) Dobbs, 4) Peterman with a relatively small gap between 1-3.
 
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I think he could probably have alot of success at an FCS school. And really, in the grand scheme of things, that's pretty good. But no, I don't think he'll ever be a decent starting QB at the SEC level. But then, I'm not sure we have one on the roster.
 
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Yes he sucks, he was the Gatorade Player of the year and did well in the Elite 11 despite a broken thumb for no reason at all. He just wasn't prepared to play against a defense that was playing that good at the time. He will be ok.
 
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I'm not counting anybody out for the starting job next year, including Peterman.

During the UF game it looked to me like he was having trouble 'managing the game' more than not having the physical skills. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him bounce back next year.
 
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A lot of you people forget that prior to his start Butch said he "will start the QB who performs best in practice" .. The next week Peterman is starting in the Swamp.. But it's more significant than that... Butch put in a redshirt freshman into the Swamp with confidence that PETERMAN would be the guy that kicks off the Butch Jones era for the next few years in which he's judged.

He put Peterman in, and things didn't go his way.. But you have to remember.. Butch put this guy in with the intention of making him QB 1 for the next few years for the Vols. Remember that..
 
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I think going up against UF for his first start was a bit too much for him to handle. But, he wouldn't of gotten the start if the coaches didnt see anything there. He's our only QB that is built to take a lot of hits in a game and not get injured, so that helps out his chances also. Overall I always saw him as a more athletic version of Worley that just needs a better grip on the offense.
 
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Fatman Photos said:
Yes he sucks, he was the Gatorade Player of the year and did well in the Elite 11 despite a broken thumb for no reason at all. He just wasn't prepared to play against a defense that was playing that good at the time. He will be ok.
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His offer list was suspect at best, and Worley was a Gatorade POY also....doesn't mean a lot.
 
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Fatman Photos said:
Yes he sucks, he was the Gatorade Player of the year and did well in the Elite 11 despite a broken thumb for no reason at all. He just wasn't prepared to play against a defense that was playing that good at the time. He will be ok.
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Peterman wasn't Gatorade Player of the Year.
 
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I'm not ready to give up on the kid. I still think there is an outside chance he starts again for us.
 
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99gator said:
he will never see the field again.

never.
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A Florida fan knows this....why can't some of my Vol brethren figure this out. Put it this way.....if he ever does see the field in Orange and White, we're in big trouble.
 
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99gator said:
he will never see the field again.

never.
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You would take him in a heart beat.....admit it :eek:lol:

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I am not giving up on him after one game. Granted, it was bad, but I expect our QB play to get much better. This year showed us that we need all four, especially since we don't have a QB in the 2014 class.
 
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He'll be fine. Starter or even 2nd string? No, but I won't poop my pants if he is called upon again.
 
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My humble opinion is that if Peterman is the starter at any point next season, our offense is going to be really bad. If you're wondering why I say this, it is because I just don't think Peterman is a good quarterback. That's it.
 
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HuntlandVolinColo said:
CBJ said Peterman was the first in and last out of training. He gives a 110% and I think he played most of the first half with an injury but didn't want to admit it. He is supposed to be a good runner. Hard to say if he can become a starter again but CBJ would give him the opportunity if he earned it.

Ferg has the best all around skill set of smarts, arm, pocket presents (LOL), and mobility. Worley and Dobbs have many of these skills too but Ferg has a better composite. Worley was notorius for having bad 1st & 2nd quarters and was nervous early on.

Also, being the "veteran", Worley probably won't progress as fast as the Freshmen who have a much higher learning curve. Dobbs needs to work on overall S&C and especially accuracy. His decision making must improve too as he held the ball too long and took sacks.

My Assessment which doesn't involve watching practices, etc is: 1) Ferg, 2) Worley, 3) Dobbs, 4) Peterman with a relatively small gap between 1-3.
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Do you have the ability to watch practice and make your own assessments? If not, how do you know anything about Ferguson other than the hype or myth that naturally accummulates around the "unknown" when the "known" isn't playing well?

I'd love to believe that Ferguson is the next Manziel without the baggage. But he was never better than third in August. When Jones thought it was time to try someone different... to give a QB of the future an early shot... it was Peterman rather than either of the Fr.

That was a bigger risk than it might seem. If Ferguson were successful then Dobbs, Ferguson, or both might have transferred. So it wasn't a haphazard, he'll keep the seat warm... type of start for NP. Jones hoped he would take the job and run with it. I doubt he would have done that thinking that Ferguson was clearly the best of the four. If that were the case, you let Worley keep the seat warm.

It is just hard for me to be real sympathetic toward fans who put that much faith in someone they've never actually seen play in college.
 
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I think he and Dobbs looked like they were struggling to adjust to the speed of the game. It'll come to both of them, and we'll see why they were recruited in the first place.
 
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