Here I was toiling away with my usual battle not to get distracted by every little thing and actually do something productive, when a mini bombshell drops in my lap — the Raiders signed Nathan Peterman.
Yes, THAT Nathan Peterman.
The Nate Peterman who spent parts of four seasons with the Raiders for four years, seeing action in just two games and throwing a total of five passes for 25 yards.
So, when I tweeted out the news, the reactions were pretty much to be expected. Most were some form of this:
— P (@justwinbaby32) August 13, 2024
— Tank (@Atown_Tank) August 13, 2024
— Dickie G (@RichDevall) August 13, 2024
— Johnster (@Johnster9) August 13, 2024
— Zach (@Zakal) August 13, 2024
Some remember the camp that the Raiders spent on Hard Knocks and the way that Jon Gruden laid into Peterman.
Jon Gruden absolutely laying into Nathan Peterman.
“We’re running out of time… my life is running out of lifespan.” pic.twitter.com/zWlyEqZqUd
— Bradley Gelber (@BradleyGelber) August 28, 2020
Now, to be fair, that was the 2019 training camp, which was Peterman’s third NFL season and his first camp with the Raiders.
After that he spent three seasons with the Raiders, that first year on the practice squad.
From there, he spent two seasons in Chicago with the Bears. That’s where he played under Luke Getsy — Raiders new OC — and thus you have the connection that is bringing him back into the fold with the Raiders.
Peterman was signed this offseason by the Saints and released on August 2 due to a glut of QBs in New Orleans. And after the way the Raiders QBs looked in the second half of their preseason opener, the Raiders probably felt a move had to be made.
Peterman does know Getsy offense..
I guess….He cant be worse than Anthony brown and Carter Bradley right?
— Jarin Vallinas (@jarin_vallinas) August 13, 2024
Better than Anthony Brown I suppose.
— bigraida530 (@mistajoe77) August 13, 2024
— Levi Damien (@LeviDamien) August 13, 2024
Reflect on ABs play Saturday, it had to happen
— Dan R (@danuapfan) August 13, 2024
Good move, that was not NFL QB play in the second half.
— cmv10 (@TheCmv10) August 13, 2024
And at least one commenter sought to give Peterman the benefit of the doubt.
Ok, going to defend the guy. [deep breath]
I know he became a big joke after that 5-interception game. But he's hung around for a long time, and I'm guessing the simple reason is — he consistently shows up prepared and plays well in practice.
— Power Creek (@powercreek) August 13, 2024
While others just went with sarcasm.
Super Bowl incoming 😤 https://t.co/gWTuVmVKGC
— Football Fan Raiders suck (@realraidersfan) August 13, 2024
The 🐐 is back. Anthony brown is that bad lol https://t.co/8Yw9ne9HpA
— J (@Jalenbusby_) August 13, 2024
LETS GOOOOOO https://t.co/NtOn354tE9 pic.twitter.com/zXPBFJBsgX
— Storm (@Storm2817) August 13, 2024
Schedule the parade https://t.co/cDXREBD7lI
— Jeff (@orange_runner) August 13, 2024
— Steve Guzman (@r8der4life209) August 13, 2024
The legend returns!!!
— RawrDakota (@DChrstin) August 13, 2024
Well, Peterman is undefeated against the Raiders. So this will ensure he doesn't win against us for some other team.
— RN4L (@RaiderNationVA) August 13, 2024
Honestly, though, he probably is a better option than Anthony Brown or Carter Bradley at this point. Which says a lot more about the Raiders QB situation than anything.
