I'm sorry, but inability to avoid the rush is why he's 2nd string.
Unlike you, I don't have a dog in this fight. All I care about is a QB who can win. Thompson has shown he's the better QB. All one has to do is see that he had like 16 out of 18 of his drives at one point resulted in scores.
Meanwhile, Card had 7 straight possessions of 3 and out, which led to his demotion. He simply was helpless against the rush. He looked like an old man back there.
Nothing personal, but I think you're looking at the HS kid and I'm looking at the college sophomore.