Broncos make decision on veteran tryout quarterback Nathan Peterman

The Denver Broncos won't sign veteran quarterback Nathan Peterman after he had a tryout at rookie minicamp over the weekend, according to a report from KUSA-TV's Mike Klis.

It appears that Peterman (32) was the very definition of a camp arm, as Denver brought in the veteran quarterback to give the offense a smooth operation at rookie camp.

“It’s always helpful if you can get a veteran because you don’t know how it’s going to be for the rookie," Broncos coach Sean Payton said on Saturday.

Payton has first-hand experience of struggling to break a huddle as a rookie quarterback.

"When you get a veteran, if you’re able to, it ensures that there’s going to be a steady flow to practice because you don’t know if you’re going to have freaking Sean Payton over here that can’t break the huddle and figure out what formation is which," Payton said. "Dead serious, it can slow down your whole practice if you can’t get the quarterback-center exchange, if you can’t call the play in the huddle. So he’s someone that’s had a ton of experience at that.”

Peterman has spent time with five NFL teams, dressing for 15 games over six seasons. He handled his role well at rookie minicamp, but Peterman won't be signed by the Broncos.

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