He wasn't bad at all. He looked like a rookie and looked like one of the better rookies playing with rookie receivers. If perspective isn't used then people will try and make it worse than it really was. I find it funny how people talk about the picks that could have happened but don't realize that every qb every week throws 2-4 passes that could be picked. We just watched Peyton throw 1 pick and 2 other near picks against Brady Sunday. Brady threw 3 near picks that didn't happen. See how that works out for the box score? Its just part of the game. I've seen Peyton have a 6 interception game in the playoffs his 7th year in the league. It happens to the best.

 

What I find is more asinine is that people will crucify him for the near picks but wont credit him for the dropped Touchdowns and dropped passes in general. They say "every qb has to deal with that." Again it is just part of the game. Picks and TD's get dropped ever game. It's all about if guys are making plays and making them consistently. That the difference in Ed Reed and Josh Evans. Making the play consistently. The kid passes the eye test and makes plays. He's just a rookie right now and will need a little more seasoning before he plays lights out every week. He will be better next year but it will be a gradual thing over the next few years when you see him blossom.

 

I think about Jay Cutler. He is in his 10th year and still has multiple 2-4 pick games a season. Some time defenses catches the picks and some time they don't. Dude can still play though.    

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