scutterhawk":1yvt4vzx said:Sgt. Largent":1yvt4vzx said:Was a stark contrast to what we've seen out of Russell this year.
I love Russell, and I don't think he's playing terrible this year. But the combo of him getting paid and us not seeing a noticeable progression in his rise to one of the top QB's in the league is disappointing thus far this season.
I know Brees is THE QB Russell models his game after, but last night Brees was confident and didn't hesitate to throw balls into double coverage and tight spaces................and doing it with less talent around him, and a worse defense.
My question is, will Russell get to this point in his career? Or is he going to stay this conservative somewhat tentative QB afraid to make the big mistake. IMO if he's ever going to get into that "Elite" top 2-3 in the league discussion, we're going to have to see a lot more of what we saw Brees do last night.
Breese also doesn't have Pete Carroll telling him to not take chances with those throws, for fear of turning the ball over.
Wilson is probably doing the "Protect The Ball" to a fault.
Another thing that, I Think, is being overlooked with Wilson this Season, and it ain't the money, it's not having Marshawn Lynch in there to HELP give the Defenses some pause with all their blitzes, and I think that with all the sacks he's taken, is proof of that.
The quote about Carroll and Wilson is exactly correct. It annoys the HELL out of me.
As far as Lynch goes it has an affect, but to me far less than your first observation.