It looks like NFL scouts and the media are thinking the same way we all did last year. Many of us, myself included, thought we'd win 10 games because we had the most physically gifted QB in school history (and apparantly combine history). Now there are a lot of reasons why the season didn't go as well as we all thought. Some of the teams that we played were better than we had expected, and we had some flaws (especially on defense) that we hoped a new coaching staff would fix that weren't.
In spite of all that, if Richardson had played like he did against Utah versus everyone else, then we have at least nine wins. We lost games because of his inconsistency and because he would choke under pressure. The NFL doesn't seem to understand what makes the best the best. There are unmeasurable qualities that some guys have that give them a competitive edge and a will to win. Those guys make the plays when it matters most. Thats why Tebow was so good in college, and why he had some NFL success in spite of his flaws. That's why Tom Brady has 7 Superbowl rings even though he doesn't have half the athletic capabilities that Richardson has.
Maybe with time, Richardson will mature and gain some of these intangibles. It's hard to remember that he's still a 20 year old kid who barely played his senior year of high school and only started one year of college ball. But if NFL teams aren't willing or able to be patient with him, then he won't have a long career unless he's willing to change positions. I sincerely hope he does well. While it didn't always translate on the field, he represented the university well overall.