The Wilson Blueprint

[SouperMeister]

I thought that John Keim was spot on here:
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson provides blueprint for Redskins RG III - ESPN

I believe that the team and RG3's camp have been going too far out of their way to make Griffin exclusively a pocket passer. Russell Wilson's performance last night, taking what the undisciplined edge rushers would give him on the ground, and extending passing plays with his legs, resulted in multiple chunk plays while absorbing very little contact. It was the elder Griffin that tried to convince the son that running QBs don't win in the NFL. Wilson reminded everyone that a talented running QB can be a devastating weapon, without jeopardizing his health, if he picks his spots, and slides or gets OB. I hope that Griffin, Gruden, and RG2 took notice last night.

[mredskins]

honestly i nthe JAX game thta seemed like what they were doing with RGIII. then he got hurt.

I believe SS was saying RGIII need a cupcake game to get back on track, I really think that was the game.

The problem is none of this means jack if you can't stay healthy and IMO that is Griffin's number one problem.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by mredskins

honestly i nthe JAX game thta seemed like what they were doing with RGIII. then he got hurt.

I believe SS was saying RGIII need a cupcake game to get back on track, I really think that was the game.

The problem is none of this means jack if you can't stay healthy and IMO that is Griffin's number one problem.

Bingo, and the funny thing is that Griffin was doing that in his rookie season. Do I think that Griffin can be for Washington what Wilson is for Luck? Yes, do I think he will be? I am not so sure anymore.

[Chico23231]

Amazing to me that outside of Percy Harvin they got nothing at receiver or TE. Harvin is huge, but he isnt a move the chains, possession or red zone guy.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Amazing to me that outside of Percy Harvin they got nothing at receiver or TE. Harvin is huge, but he isnt a move the chains, possession or red zone guy.

It shows that the Seahawks have an offense that doesn't depend a lot on the passing game. And well that happens when you don't have to play from behind a lot. But with the Wilson's threat of the run and Lynch's ability, Wilson can capitalize on play action passes.

Just look at the Wilson's passing numbers compared to Kirk:

RW: 852 yds. 70.3% comp 8 TDs 1 INT
KC: 1217 yds 61.3% comp 8 TDs 5 INTs

Of course, Wilson does a great job at taking care of the football and his legs are a threat as well.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

It shows that the Seahawks have an offense that doesn't depend a lot on the passing game. And well that happens when you don't have to play from behind a lot. But with the Wilson's threat of the run and Lynch's ability, Wilson can capitalize on play action passes.

Just look at the Wilson's passing numbers compared to Kirk:

RW: 852 yds. 70.3% comp 8 TDs 1 INT
KC: 1217 yds 61.3% comp 8 TDs 5 INTs

Of course, Wilson does a great job at taking care of the football and his legs are a threat as well.

70.3 comp and 1 int...tells me he's decision making is probably top 3 in the league. He may not be throwing much, but when he does its he's executing at an extremely high level.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

70.3 comp and 1 int...tells me he's decision making is probably top 3 in the league. He may not be throwing much, but when he does its he's executing at an extremely high level.

I agree that Wilson makes good decision, but is it fair to compare him with QBs like Luck, Rodgers, etc., etc. whose teams depend a lot on the passing game?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I agree that Wilson makes good decision, but is it fair to compare him with QBs like Luck, Rodgers, etc., etc. whose teams depend a lot on the passing game?

RW is in the MVP conversation. I dont think you handicap him for executing and winning. Sh*t, ask Peyton Manning what he thinks of RW.

[BaltimoreSkins]

^ I think that is a very under valued aspect of RW's game.

[skinsfan69]

Kinda tired of this whole RG3 drama. Wilson knows who he is as a QB. Most importantly he accepts who he is and doesn't try to be someone he's not. Maybe one day RG3, his dad and the Redskin coaches will realize this.

[skinsfan69]

Last night, Wilson just wore out Kerrigan and Orakpo.

[MTK]

I wish we'd scrap this whole idea of trying to transform Robert and just build the system around what he does best. You can still work on his pocket game at the same time. Doesn't have to be an either/or situation.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I wish we'd scrap this whole idea of trying to transform Robert and just build the system around what he does best. You can still work on his pocket game at the same time. Doesn't have to be an either/or situation.

Winner winner chicken dinner.

Ride that horse until it breaks then figure out a new QB plan. Rather a few seasons of electrifying Griffin then several years of frustrating Griffin.

[Coff]

What they didn't really mention in the Wilson Blueprint is a dominant defense that creates turnovers and a functional special teams.
I just find the whole RGIII discussion tiring, as if there's something wrong with how he plays. He has two seasons under his belt. In the first, he had a MVP caliber season. In the 2nd, he had pedestrian stats, forgivable since he had a knee he shouldn't have been playing on and one of the worst defenses in the history of the organization. My point is, had the Seahawks drafted Griffin and the Skins drafter Wilson, right now we'd be talking about the Griffin Blueprint and how Wilson should be more like that.

[Bishop Hammer]

Originally Posted by Coff

What they didn't really mention in the Wilson Blueprint is a dominant defense that creates turnovers and a functional special teams.
I just find the whole RGIII discussion tiring, as if there's something wrong with how he plays. He has two seasons under his belt. In the first, he had a MVP caliber season. In the 2nd, he had pedestrian stats, forgivable since he had a knee he shouldn't have been playing on and one of the worst defenses in the history of the organization. My point is, had the Seahawks drafted Griffin and the Skins drafter Wilson, right now we'd be talking about the Griffin Blueprint and how Wilson should be more like that.

Bingo.