I think we all give him criticism…some of just understand that this is a part of having a QB of this level, a non-elite type.
They make all the throws, are efficient, but will make head scratching errors every now and then and likely won’t elevate you with some big time clutch performance.
Fans of the Bucs, Packers, Steelers, Seahawks, Broncos, Vikings, etc. have the same experiences with their quarterbacks…those teams for the most part have better coaches and a better, healthier supporting cast roster-wise to help make up for their middle tier QB’s shortcomings though.
Ours had Dennis Allen, Pete Carmichael, and a historically injury-ravaged roster to overcome. Same guy, efficient with the football, doesn’t turn the ball over, but just didn’t have what it takes to get a poorly constructed football team to the next level.
Even for as great as Drew Brees was, even he was not someone that could get a poorly constructed football team to the next level. He may win you an extra game or two than they should and have the games look more fun while doing it, but there’s very little any QB can do as far as getting to the next level when their TEAM is bad.