Russell Wilson

[melbar]

Watched QB camp with Gruden and was very impressed. Would love to get him in the 3rd. I think he has potential to be special. Height is the ONLY reason he isnt top 10. Anyone else see him much?

CBSsports

Analysis
Accuracy: Was the nation's most efficient quarterback in 2011, earning a 191.78 QB rating -- over 22 points higher than the next highest rated QB from a pro-style offense (Andrew Luck) … Showcased the ability to consistently throw receivers open versus single coverage as a senior, demonstrating impressive improvement in this area from his time at NC State … Delivers a tight spiral that is easily tracked and caught. Typically hits his receivers in stride whether on zipped crossing routes, touch passes dropped over the top of defenders or line drives leading receivers out of bounds on the deep out.

Arm Strength: Arguably Wilson's most impressive trait, especially considering his lack of ideal size. Can easily make every NFL throw, showing the ability to drive the football to the sideline on a line from the opposite hash. Can send the ball 40-50 yards downfield with a flick of his wrist.

Setup/Release: Efficient set-up and delivery of the ball. Experienced taking snaps from under center and shotgun. Drops back quickly and shows good rhythm and timing despite limited experience playing with Wisconsin's receivers, planting his back foot and driving the quick slant. Has a quick, over the top release and does an excellent job of finding clear passing lanes from which to throw.

Reading Defenses: Cerebral quarterback who is rarely fooled by coverage. Makes strong pre-snap reads and demonstrated improvement as a senior in manipulating the defense with his eyes and legs. Shows good poise in a muddy pocket, stepping up to avoid the rush and challenging linebackers to either commit to stopping him from scrambling or dropping off to cover receivers behind them. Is more than willing to scramble but does a nice job of keeping his eyes downfield until the last possible second.

On The Move: Very good elusiveness and speed for the position but his most impressive trait may be his vision. Anticipates pressure well and does a nice job of forcing the defense to commit and taking advantage of the weakness exposed once they do. Very good mobility for bootlegs and roll outs, showing good accuracy and arm strength to fire passes downfield.

Intangibles: Voted a team captain at NC State and Wisconsin … Attempted 379 passes between interceptions -- the longest streak in NCAA history -- over a two year span of 13 games in 2009-10. Finished his collegiate career 30-20, including 11-3 as a senior … Wilson was drafted in the fourth round of the 2009 MLB draft by the Colorado Rockies. The second baseman hit .229 with five home runs and 26 RBIs in the Northwest and South Atlantic leagues. Wilson notified the Rockies in January 2012 that he will pursue playing in the NFL over baseball … Good bloodlines. His father, the late Harrison Wilson III, played football and baseball at Dartmouth and spent time on the San Diego Chargers' practice squad …

[BryanBusby]

Kinda like how Brady Quinn is in the mix

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by brorth

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/79...eahawks-qb-job


Russell Wilson In The Mix For Seahawks Starting QB

Adam Schefter discusses the chances of Russell Wilson winning the Seahawks starting QB job.

RENTON, Wash. -- Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Sunday that rookie quarterback Russell Wilson will compete in training camp for the starting job with Matt Flynn and Tarvaris Jackson.


Carroll made his decision after watching Wilson compete at the team's just-completed three-day rookie minicamp. The Seahawks coach said Russell took 500 snaps and threw approximately 400 passes during the three days.

"He's showed us enough," Carroll told reporters. "He's in the competition. And that is going to tax us, as you know. It was already going to be taxing with two. But he's shown us enough that we need to see where he fits in with these guys."

The Seahawks drafted Wilson out of Wisconsin in the third round of this year's draft. Flynn, a former Green Bay Packers backup, signed a three-year, $26 million contract with $10 million guaranteed earlier this offseason. Jackson started much of last season.

Carroll said deciding on a starting quarterback will be a long process.

"It's going to take us a long time to do this," he told reporters. "It's going to be frustrating for [the media]. You're going to keep asking and want to know. I'm just going to be more patient than you can imagine as we go through this process, and we'll just figure it out when we do."

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

Shows how bad the rest of the QBs are

[RealSNR]

That's ridiculous. Wilson would be far better off taking it easy on the bench for at least a season.

Flynn will undoubtedly start, but at least for this year he deserves a full shot at the entire thing. Unless he sucks as much as Cassel, that is.

[whoman69]

Or maybe someone in the front office longs for the days when they had Senecca Wallace.

[melbar]

They also said of the 400 throws he only missed 1 read. Thats pretty impressive by anyone's standard.

[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by 3 4

Seattle is kinda weird as far as a Qb goes. 13-15 mil betrween the 3 starters? I think Carroll wants a rg3 in the next 2 drafts, and will piss off his front office to get one.

It's more than just kinda weird if they are going to start 3 QBs.

[Dave Lane]

Drunk posting just never turns out well

[jspchief]

Why is Tavaris Jackson in the mix?

Oh nvm. Same reason Cassel is.

[ChiefMojo]

Anyone that has watched Wilson for any extended period of time always comes back shaking there head wondering what he would be if he was at least 6'2". Imo, if he was taller, he would push Luck/RGIII as the top QB in the class. Wilson has that "IT" factor to him and he is very good at about all facets of being a QB.

Much like Drew Brees, it wouldn't surprise me to see Wilson do extremely well in the NFL after a few years.

[Joe Seahawk]

Dude has long arms..

[Setsuna]

I'm happy for him. He looks like a good kid.

[ChiTown]

What a massive fuckup this was.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by ChiTown

What a massive fuckup this was.

I don't know...I think Seattle is pretty happy about it.

Third round...that's three times the ****up for every team in the league, not just the Chiefs.

[saphojunkie]

I ****ing hate everyone.

[KC_Lee]

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

I ****ing hate everyone.

What that Donald Stephenson pick, literally right before Russel Wilson, does not excite you?