Chicago Bears: Nathan Peterman deal means absolutely nothing
Cue the uproar. The Chicago Bears likely irritated a large portion of their fans on Thursday afternoon when a report emerged that they had resigned veteran backup QB Nathan Peterman ahead of the 2023 season. Due to his infamous first NFL start in which he threw five interceptions in the first half, anger tends to be the popular reaction from fans when Peterman inks a new deal.
I’m here for you, Bears fans. As the most hated man in Chicago Aaron Rodgers once said, relax. Despite Peterman’s track record of padding the stats of NFL defenders all over the league, this deal means absolutely nothing. This will not move the needle whatsoever when it comes to judging Ryan Poles at the end of the offseason. It will not affect how the Bears will perform in the upcoming season.
The signing of Nathan Peterman is a perfect example of what it means to be a ‘training camp arm’. He comes cheap, he knows the offense, and he stands no chance of moving up the depth chart.
For Chicago Bears fans, it can be understandably difficult to feel any kind of positive emotion regarding this transaction. It is indisputable that there are better quarterbacks in the veteran backup market. However, after the brilliant signing of P.J. Walker, I would argue that it is okay to feel nothing at all. Any quarterback signing with the Chicago Bears at this point is QB3 at best.
P.J. Walker can provide everything that the Bears need from a backup quarterback perspective. Ideally, the only time that Bears fans will have to suffer through another Peterman performance is in the preseason. While it will be important for Justin Fields and P.J. Walker to build a rapport with their new teammates, it is equally important to make sure they stay healthy for the regular season.
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Nathan Peterman is meaningless to the success of the Chicago Bears. He will soak up a majority of preseason playing time as a result. There is no reason to fret, Bears fans: He will fade into the background afterwards as Justin Fields continues his ascent in Chicago.