This is from a B/R article 2014 and still most of his issues today. Only thing I’d add is his uncanny ability to lose the ball with minimal contact:
Negatives
Footwork needs improvement; he often retreats from pressure and throws off his back foot. Needs to step into his throws more consistently.
Poor decision-making under duress.
Average pocket presence with wavering poise and unrefined pocket movement.
Stares down his intended target. He needs to improve eye discipline.
Too often appears to be flustered by pressure. Can be quick to flee the pocket.
Inconsistent mechanics, has a tendency to lock his lower half and throw with his arm alone.
Struggles when his receivers’ routes are disrupted.
Often late to recognize the blitz.
Operated almost exclusively out of shotgun with four or five receiver sets.
Not an anticipatory thrower.
Will not hurt defenses on the ground. He has enough mobility to get by but is not much of a running threat.
Hangs his receivers out to dry at times.
Does not appear to see the field very well, throwing into double-teams occasionally.
Struggled with top competition. College career ended on a lousy note as he was erratic vs. USC in the Las Vegas Bowl.
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