One of the things you need from your franchise quarterback is “composure.” It’s not just about a big arm and lightning release and pinpoint accuracy and scatback speed. It’s about composure: throwing the ball away, not taking a sack to lose Field Goal position, avoiding turnovers.
This is especially true when you have a team that plays close games and tries to win with defense and ball-control. Often you’ll have to close out a game when you lead by a Field Goal with four minutes to play. You don’t need to be fancy. You don’t need big plays.