He is 23 in a month playing against 18-year-old kids. I get he had only started like 3 games before this season, but if he wasn't going to exploit his physical talents this year what makes us think next year is different?
Hope I am wrong but his inability to find the second receiver, and massive regression from day 1, was sad. He really started under-throwing receivers late in the season. MAYBE it was a confidence issue because our O-line was garbage, maybe it was nagging injuries that were more serious than they seemed, or maybe there is a reason why a talented coach like Saban cut him lose. Obviously, USF does not have the stable like Al-uh-bama does, but I would expect a fierce battle this summer, and a short lease (especially of Strong is gone).