NOMOFO
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At least 9 games over the last 2 years.
that's what I figured. ive seen the guy play about 4,000 more snaps than you. but... you know better.
At least 9 games over the last 2 years.
So you have watched him play about 57 games of football. What, was he in your local high school league? So at 4,000 more snaps what you are saying is you have watched just about every play the kid has played in college and the NFL. Man that's dedication. Tell me, did you record the Seattle games and watch them after the Packer games? All that time watching the Wolfpack and then the Badgers. Tell my, why are you watching so much of Wilson?that's what I figured. ive seen the guy play about 4,000 more snaps than you. but... you know better.
that's what I figured. ive seen the guy play about 4,000 more snaps than you. but... you know better.
that's what I figured. ive seen the guy play about 4,000 more snaps than you. but... you know better.
Tall. He needs to work on his altitudeness skills if he is to be in Rodger's class.
The biggest problem from lack of height, IMO, is seeing the field. There are ten 300# 6'4" guys in front of you mixing it up. There is a big advantage to being 6'5" and able to see more of the field. Doesn't mean he can't be successful, just means that he will have to compensate with better pocket movement; knowledge of pass defenses; and trust/understanding in his WRs. The only advantage, I can think of, is the LBs and safeties may not be able to locate you allowing some running opportunities.Height has been the biggest knock on Wilson coming out of college and while it has been a non-factor in the NFL some people stull think it's a valid point.
Although I haven't seen every single of his snaps since high school like NOMOFO has, I still know that Wilson bounces on his toes a lot in the pocket and has a very high point of release which takes away some of his height disadvantages. In addition the guy can move around, not only creating running but passing lanes as well.
IMO batted passes is a pretty good indicator about someone having troubles with their point of release. Wilson has 13 batted passes so far in two seasons, which is a pretty low number (even taking his fewer pass attempts into consideration). FYI Aaron has 11 over that span.
He's an inch shorter than Brees. Brees does not seem to be affected by his lack of height.The biggest problem from lack of height, IMO, is seeing the field. There are ten 300# 6'4" guys in front of you mixing it up. There is a big advantage to being 6'5" and able to see more of the field. Doesn't mean he can't be successful, just means that he will have to compensate with better pocket movement; knowledge of pass defenses; and trust/understanding in his WRs. The only advantage, I can think of, is the LBs and safeties may not be able to locate you allowing some running opportunities.
The biggest problem from lack of height, IMO, is seeing the field. There are ten 300# 6'4" guys in front of you mixing it up. There is a big advantage to being 6'5" and able to see more of the field. Doesn't mean he can't be successful, just means that he will have to compensate with better pocket movement; knowledge of pass defenses; and trust/understanding in his WRs. The only advantage, I can think of, is the LBs and safeties may not be able to locate you allowing some running opportunities.
For the record, I went back and checked how many snaps Wilson could have played in during his college days and NFL days, it comes to around 5,550 give or take a few.
He's an inch shorter than Brees. Brees does not seem to be affected by his lack of height.
For the most part. Yes. However, I don't think it really matters to those that are shorter who have been playing the position for years. They have already adjusted to dealing with the issue. Until someone comes out with a study that proves height at the position matters it's just a myth. And if it does, why are we not seeing more 6-7 QB's in the league?You would agree though, there is an advantage to being taller. Right?
Diminishing returns. The taller you get the less shifty you become. Additionally, there are disadvantages in throwing mechanics. Long arms and you typically have a longer throwing motion. Quick release helps prevent CBs from jumping the route.For the most part. Yes. However, I don't think it really matters to those that are shorter who have been playing the position for years. They have already adjusted to dealing with the issue. Until someone comes out with a study that proves height at the position matters it's just a myth. And if it does, why are we not seeing more 6-7 QB's in the league?
The biggest problem from lack of height, IMO, is seeing the field. There are ten 300# 6'4" guys in front of you mixing it up. There is a big advantage to being 6'5" and able to see more of the field. Doesn't mean he can't be successful, just means that he will have to compensate with better pocket movement; knowledge of pass defenses; and trust/understanding in his WRs. The only advantage, I can think of, is the LBs and safeties may not be able to locate you allowing some running opportunities.
Fair enough I'm just saying how can this guy ever have a chance at GOAT when he isn't even the best QB today? Could any of Rodgers, Manning, Brady, Brees even Romo, who is an incredibly underrated NFL QB, taken a team in the top 10 of the draft to the playoffs? I say they'd have a hell of a lot better shot then Russel Wilson. Meanwhile you put any of them on Seattle and they are no question SB champs.