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.

[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.

[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.

[NC_Skins]

Robert isn't durable enough to have him run, and his decision making when he does has been sketchy at best. Wilson has been fortunate, but it's only a matter of time before he gets hurts as well. The QB I think Wilson most resembles is McNabb. Great at keeping the play alive with his legs, but out of the league at 33 years old.

[MTK]

Funny before the knee injury it was the RG3 blueprint.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Robert isn't durable enough to have him run, and his decision making when he does has been sketchy at best. Wilson has been fortunate, but it's only a matter of time before he gets hurts as well. The QB I think Wilson most resembles is McNabb. Great at keeping the play alive with his legs, but out of the league at 33 years old.

I think decision making, clutch and good teamate already has Wilson pass McNabb. Wilson should become a better passer.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I think decision making, clutch and good teamate already has Wilson pass McNabb. Wilson should become a better passer.

No offense, but McNabb has never had the type of defense that Seattle is sporting. That accounts for a LOT. It's huge advantage. Wilson didn't need to take 1 snap in order to win the Super Bowl. Think about that. Didn't even need one offensive snap to win that game. Wilson is going to be good until the legs begin to go. (via age or injuries)

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Funny before the knee injury it was the RG3 blueprint.

This. In fact, Seattle took a bunch of stuff from the Redskins that they use with Wilson. It's still not going to be a good long term plan.