ImTheScientist
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Depends on Friday.
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QB Russell Wilson, PIT (9 Viewers)
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ImTheScientist
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Tau837
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Did you read what I just posted?
Sea Duck
Footballguy
Here is a list of every(?) NFL quarterback under 5'11"The only 2 quarterbacks who were successful were Eddie LeBaron (4 Pro Bowls) and Doug Flutie (1 Pro Bowl).
Wilson does have one thing going in his favor, however: he's not that short.
Hey Nostradamus!
Footballguy
He measured 5' 10 5/8" at the Senior Bowl. He is that short.He's got a high release point, huge hands, good vision, and running ability though, on top great character both on- and off-field.
I legitimately believe he would have gone ahead of Tannehill in the top 10 if he'd been 6'1" or taller. Whether he can succeed at his height, as a rookie, in a Seahawks passing offense that lacks consistent playmakers? I don't know, but I think it's worth it for the Seahawks to find out.
Sea Duck
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Okay, maybe he's a hair under 5'11", but he gets to round up, so he'll never be on the NFL's list of quarterbacks under 5'11".
Mikel J. Anderson
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Sidney Rice will play this Friday against the chiefs. If Wilson does well with Rice on the field, is the next excuse for Flynn going to be that he didn't have the same luxury? If Rice catches 6 balls for 100 yards, that may be an obvious argument. If Rice catches no balls but draws double defenders, another argument may persist. I feel even if Wilson succeeds, there may be "reasons" why Flynn wasn't able to succeed the same amount; be it Sidney Rice, another week or preseason thus more practices, etc..
I am a Seattle fan that is rooting for Russell Wilson because he is "exciting" but when it boils down to it, I want the QB that will win more games.
- Will ignore "10 million reason" posts. the money was paid, whoever wins games will win games, the overall roster salary will not change.
I am a Seattle fan that is rooting for Russell Wilson because he is "exciting" but when it boils down to it, I want the QB that will win more games.
- Will ignore "10 million reason" posts. the money was paid, whoever wins games will win games, the overall roster salary will not change.
werdnoynek
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might be a bit late to get him for anything reasonable... most owners who have him aren't going to budge unless you blow their mind.
Mortimer Ichabod
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I offered Josh Freeman and a 2nd round (top 20) rookie pick and was declined.
WoahI would of taken that and I'm a big Wilson fan
I've met him and he seemed shorter than that. I would of guessed 5-9
Sabertooth
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He just went 7th in a 2012 Rookie draft for a 2QB league.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
I offered Lance Kendricks to a rebuilding squad for Wilson in a 1.5 TE ppr MOX super flex (qb can be flexed but not mandatory to play 2) I am the Flynn owner in that league. Turned down
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mcintyre1
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That would have also had me thinking.(I'm the guy spouting off with Wilson above Luck)
ImTheScientist
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Fwiw, Matt Flynn isn't practicing this week now and says he has a tired arm and is now not playing Friday.
Is his Mommy also demanding a trade?
smackdaddies
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link?and Zach Miller is back also for Seattle
fridayfrenzy
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Where have you seen this?I have only seen he took off a practice, but haven't heard he took off the remainder of the week as well as the game.
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fridayfrenzy
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bonesman
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meh... sounds like it's a 10 team league (if the 2nd round pick is top 20)... and in that case I think I'd cross my fingers that Wilson could be something special (he likely paid a 4th to get him) than roster Freeman and have him basically be unstartable.
Abraham
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This was posted a couple days ago and the tweet above is not completely accurate. Schefter said he thought the job was out of flynns hands and he thought if Wilson played well he would
Faust
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Dynasty-league rookie rankings
Posted Aug. 23, 2012 @ 4:08 p.m. ET
By Pat Fitzmaurice
Posted Aug. 23, 2012 @ 4:08 p.m. ET
By Pat Fitzmaurice
Pat Fitzmaurice is a believer!
ImTheScientist
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Donsmith753
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That's weak sauce.'ImTheScientist said:
ShaHBucks
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He more Doug Flutie than Drew Brees, Brees is bigger and taller. I don't think his value will be higher than it is now that he's named the starter. I don't want to call him Tebow, because Wilson is in a class of his own from a production standpoint, but I'm sure people wish that they traded Tebow in Dynasty leagues while he was hot. I was a Troy Smith and Seneca Wallace guy from playing video games, these guy just don't succeed without the right measurable. From watching the preseason if I was set at starting qb and can wait I'd go crazy for Nick Foles instead.
drfeelgood
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He is starting the preseason game. Carroll has not named a starter for the regular season yet.
drfeelgood
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benson_will_lead_the_way
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You honestly haven't seen Russell Wilson play much, he's a very good passer.
ImTheScientist
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Seahawks dynasty begins today.
I bet the homers are giddyNeon unis also?
Hooper31
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Sure. Its nice to have something to be giddy about. A drastically improved roster from three years ago and the hope of a young quarterback. I think Seattle fans have the right be excited for the coming season. Why not?I believe Seattle is wearing the wolf grey pants and white tops today. My guess is the neon uniforms are history.
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biju
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Agreed. I'm excited, although I'm also cautiously optimistic about this. I either want Wilson to *destroy* KC and start week 1, or to sit on the bench a year and learn. I don't want it to be up and down and for him to start week 1.
ShaHBucks
Footballguy
I never said that, the only difference between him and RG3 is 3 inches of height. He's a great passer along with being mobile, that's great for fantasy. I mentioned Tebow because the situation is similar if you consider his flaw(height not mechanics) a gamble long-term then why not sell high?
Flynn is a fraud, Wilson will start one way or another this year.
mad sweeney
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That was a gigantic abortion of a game. Not only were the uniforms the worst thing ever seen in American sports, the numbers and letters were white and couldn't be read very easily if at all on TV. There were also 2 horrendous calls that gave Chicago 2 TDs. One was a Thomas Jones fumble that seemed exceptionally clear that the play was called correctly but was still overturned and the other was a TD pass where the LT gave a huge jerk before the snap with no flag. Then dingdong supreme Jim Moron Jr throws Mare under the bus which was petty, stupid, unneccesary and showed how little Moron knows about coaching. Only two good things came out of that game, one those jerseys will never be seen again and Mare didn't miss another kick. Not sure I like this wolf grey ####. Give us some time to get used to the new uniforms before throwing in alternates! I just realized they're not as bad as I thought they'd b, especially with them wearing blue pants on the road (the ONLY thing Moron did right while coach). Now they're ####### up that already fragile acceptance...
solorca
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If this is actually Russell Wilson's starter audition, I think he has won the job. The only thing stopping him from taking it would be fear of throwing him in too soon or politics.
From what I see, this is a guy that should be an nfl starter.
I don't really need another backup behind Ryan (and locker), but I can't let someone else in my league have this guy. He's on my roster until Flynn wins the job (or until my ncsu grad friend offers me something stupid)
From what I see, this is a guy that should be an nfl starter.
I don't really need another backup behind Ryan (and locker), but I can't let someone else in my league have this guy. He's on my roster until Flynn wins the job (or until my ncsu grad friend offers me something stupid)
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ImTheScientist
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As a hawks fan could'nt be happier...l future is now....go Wilson
ImTheScientist
Footballguy
Carroll has balls of ####### steel
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