12thManNorth
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You hardly ever hear anybody talk much about it, but an under appreciated aspect of RW has gotta be his toughness. On some of the hits he takes, he's getting blown up by guys up to 100 lbs heavier than he is, all while in pretty vulnerable positions after releasing the ball. He's a wizard at avoiding big hits while on the run, but still takes a few big hits every game from having the tenacity to stand in the pocket and take a big hit in order to complete a pass. If he knows we badly need a first down on the play, he will sacrifice himself for an extra yard or two if need be, so it's not like he always Shaun Alexander's it. Since he's been here, I can't remember one single play that he's missed, or even a time where he missed a practice. Given some of the lemon QB's out there (especially of the running variety), you gotta give it to the guy