What are you watching? Velocity is great.....but Velocity+ Accuracy+ Anticipation+Pocket Awareness is something he does not have. Akili Smith, Jeff George, Todd Marinovich, Michael Vick, Vince Young, Matt Leinart...and the list goes on and on, all had very strong arms. How did that work out?
Vick is the exception with his athleticism as it would mask bad plays. Tyrod is one in the same but is trying to be a pocket passer and simply does not have the ability. He either doesn't see the field or panics and breaks out to the pocket to throw those circus deep balls you're talking about. And besides, that's one of the easiest passes to make in football.
Benoit's take was spot on IMO.