it is not something you can go out and prove but common sense tells you that it's true.
Brady and Russ are just different qbs, Russ improvises and trusts his legs, Tom has never had mobility so he has had to rely on a quick release and if it's not there he's getting rid of it. He doesn't take a lot of abuse and a lot of sacks because of how smart he is and how well he knows his limitations, but yes his statue like movement would probably lead to more hurries but not necessarily more hits and probably more throw aways. Not that Russ isn't a heady qb but his skillset allows him the confidence to hold on to balls that other qbs would get rid of. The reality of that is he's going to take more sacks due to that but he's going to turn more of nothing into something and that is what we love about Russ. Brady isn't flawless, I don't think the poster was trying to say that just that he would take less sacks and that is likely true.[/quote]
You seriously need to watch some actual tape of Tom Brady, not just highlights. I watch Jets/Seahawks games because I live in NYC. The guy has all day to throw. When Pats fans complain about his O-line, it's because he's getting pressure that Russell Wilson would consider to be great protection. This whole quick release argument is hyperbole, and even when he does it is largely based on having a great offensive line.
Dallas plays like New England using the short passing game, because they can. Ironically you NEED a great o-line for a short quick passing game. If it was this simplistic everyone would do it[/quote]
Actually, it's not hyperbole.
RW holds the ball longer than Brady. What is remarkable is that despite his higher % of throw-a-ways, Brady is also among the higher pass completion guys in the league, which is what makes him so damn good.
RW will never be that kind of QB, but he could be a very good one if given a little more time in the pocket which in turn would do wonders for his confidence which has been clearly shaken this season.