One Thing I Really Respect About Wilson

...was the fact that when Seattle was getting dominated through the first 3 quarters, his expression on the sidelines always looked sturdy and steadfast. He was criticized for not being more "rah rah" and in your face on the sidelines by the broadcasters...they said Seattle looked tired and lethargic.

Now it appears that it was just icy calm and reserve. For somebody that age to be so composed is incredible. Lots of other QBs would have blown up at the fact Seattle was moving the ball yet not scoring in the 1st half...yet he looked the same all throughout the game. Total composure.

I don't know where the no rah-rah stuff comes from. Just check out the SoundFX with him. You can see he's a total team leader. Soooo thankful we have our franchise QB, and a helluva QB at that. And he's only just starting.

RiggoReincarnated":t6xkpv5s said:

his expression on the sidelines always looked sturdy and steadfast

icy calm and reserve

he looked the same all throughout the game

Total composure

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It's because he's a robot.

It was by the commentators in the first half I think before the last Seahawks drive. Russell was sitting there and commentators were saying no energy on the bench.

mikeak":2umi54gz said:

It was by the commentators in the first half I think before the last Seahawks drive. Russell was sitting there and commentators were saying no energy on the bench.

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Yup, I remember that clearly. Sometimes you need a few to gather yourself, collect your thoughts and get going again. No shame in that. Now if he pulled a "Cam Newton" sitting alone, w/ a towel on his head, i'd be worried.

mikeak":1u6wa2vr said:

It was by the commentators in the first half I think before the last Seahawks drive. Russell was sitting there and commentators were saying no energy on the bench.

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Brian Billick is a butthead.

Greenhell":32vchwbg said:

mikeak":32vchwbg said:

It was by the commentators in the first half I think before the last Seahawks drive. Russell was sitting there and commentators were saying no energy on the bench.

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Brian Billick is a butthead.

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Yea and amen. I don't like him as a commentator and don't think I would like him as a coach.

i didn't mind seeing everyone going crazy on the sidelines. They looked like a team that was saying what the hell, we're better than this we just have to go out and do it.

Rusty Ice?

Definitely a plus and probably an overlooked attribute by most teams that evaluated QB's prior to draft

RW's composure and ability to keep the game in perspective regardless of the circumstances influences the rest of the team

Nothing worse than watching other "Elite" QB's - make ridiculous facial expressions or throwing tantrums when thing don't go their way

but what they failed to mention was, he had that exact same look on his face after they scored each and every one of the TD's in the second half.. that's just him... always thinking, and preparing whether it's for a season, a game or the next possesion, always preparing...

What I really respect about him is that he doesn't bash anyone.

If it was me, I would be making snide comments about how we had the game won, but the D couldn't get the job done. I would want everyone to know that I HAD THE GAME WON, but those other guys blew it.

He just accepts full responsibility as a part of team. he realizes there were things he could have done better in the 1st half to make the ending of the game much different. He doesn't blame anyone but himself.

He is a true leader in every sense of the word.

In Billick's defense, after he said that he looked tired, he did bring up the fact of all the travel we had to do.

He wasn't drafted in the 3rd round, he was sent back from the future to win Seattle some Super Bowls. He's a terminator. Also he has the ability to use the Force. He's a Jedi. A Terminator and a Jedi.

Great Point HF72 - He never throws anybody under the bus, or rarely takes credit - always talks up all the position players, coaches etc

Remember when Hasselbeck would get off the field and shake his head and look all frustrated? I hated that so much.

Russel Wilson has great composure. Just by looking at his face and us being down calms me down as a fan. If he starts showing frustration and shaking his head... i'd give up so much easier.

So just a question for Riggo. :stirthepot:
You a hawks fan now or what? :179422:
:2: Welcome converted one :th2thumbs:

The only thing? You must be a saint yourself?

The guy is in before anyone every day- he works coaches- type hours. He is always positive. I'm not sure how that can be the ONLY thing you admire or respect, but perhaps you don't know much about him.

Greenhell":3qr7hfw2 said:

mikeak":3qr7hfw2 said:

It was by the commentators in the first half I think before the last Seahawks drive. Russell was sitting there and commentators were saying no energy on the bench.

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Brian Billick is a butthead.

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you say kinder words than I wanted to use. :th2thumbs: :17:

Dude is just too good to be true.