I agree with this. I was watching the Seahawks and Saints game last night and watching the Seahawks was like watching NU. Horrible oline play, couldn't kick, horrible penalties on third down that gave the Saints a first (4 times) and a qb who wouldn't get rid of the ball fast enough.
They are extremely average without Wilson to cover some of their flaws. Look at Clemson, they are struggling awfully hard without Lawrence this season. Ohio State was struggling at the beginning of the season but now Stroud is playing some great ball and they look much better. There's plenty of other examples I could find. WE NEED AN ELITE QB. Martinez may get there some day but at this point he's not there.