While stats can be indicators, those are only partial stats. He did not do well against the better competition but how well did the rest of the team perform? I could buy that if the D was consistent and the ST were just average but within those games last year, there were others involved.
I do agree with the advantage of tagging him and having a year to see him under this coaching staff and new offense. Because I agree with those that have reservations that he is the future and I want to see more.
I think this is especially difficult for those of us that watched him his last two seasons at Miss St. because I still see similarities between then and now with his play. I would see plays and think 'that's why he didn't beat the other guy out'.
What isn't fair is the degree these talking heads go to in the attempt to throw shade on him when they don't do the same thing with other QB's.