I tend to agree, while you cannot compare a SuperHornet with a Hornet, the FM of the F18C is subject to be tuned and should be tuned.
I have watched various cockpits videos and one things is the fact that the pilot keeps pulling back and force very quickly the throttle on 3/4 mile. When I try the same in DCS, it is a fail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmGDl5WS0yk&t=34s