No, it isn’t obvious that a player isn’t good because a good chunk of the fan base is questioning his performance.
The most criticized player I can remember was Gilmore. Fans wanted him benched or cut....there were threads every week.
2 years after he leaves the Bills, he wins MVP. He was always good with the Bills but a large chunk of the fan base thought he sucked.
I believe its a neck injury issue with Vader Esch. I think his play has been fine when on the field and healty.
I said this too!
I was one of Gilmore’s defenders on the old BBMB.