I don't think it's the least bit fair to Tua when comparisons are made to other rookie QBs. Each team is different with coaches who view the position differently. While Tua didnt have a great supporting cast on the offensive side, we had a pretty good defense that took the ball away quite often and o ur special teams played very well too.
Tua's stats and performance need to stand on their own under scrutiny because thats what he will be remembered for. Individual achievement gets you in the HoF and there are some guys in there that never won a Super Bowl or even played on a team that was winning consistently.
Tua is the one needs to put up the stats that will earn him respect and this year his stats were below average. Tua himself will be the first one to say he needs to do much better. So let's see what 'much better' looks like this year and if it's what we're all hoping for and Tua will earn the respect he deserves.
Tua's stats and performance need to stand on their own under scrutiny because thats what he will be remembered for. Individual achievement gets you in the HoF and there are some guys in there that never won a Super Bowl or even played on a team that was winning consistently.
Tua is the one needs to put up the stats that will earn him respect and this year his stats were below average. Tua himself will be the first one to say he needs to do much better. So let's see what 'much better' looks like this year and if it's what we're all hoping for and Tua will earn the respect he deserves.