Why Russell Wilson Got Paid

[@arilovett.9791]

Russell Wilson got paid for 5 major reasons: (1) After 7 years starting, he is the most EFFICIENT QB in NFL history at that point in his career. (2) After 7 years, he's led Seattle to 7 winning seasons after they had 4 losing seasons the 4 years before he arrived. Never been done before by any star QB in NFL history. (3) After 7 years, find any QB who ranked among the all time best in several major passing stats in their career. I can tell you that Brady, Montana, Rodgers, Marino, Manning, Manning, Young, Brees, Elway, Aikman were NOT there at that point in their careers. (4) NFL records, NFL ONLY and NFL FEATS Russell Wilson set or established that had never been done before. (5) Because 32 team realized they could have drafted him in the first round and failed and 31 of them foolishly felt he was not good enough for them. After his college career and 7 NFL seasons, can they honestly say Andrew Luck was better on the collegiate and NFL levels? The record books and results say hell no and the excuses will fly why Wilson does well and why Luck struggles but I have yet to see a defense throwing the ball for a QB, running for the QB, making decisions for a QB or taking a hit for a QB. I didn't know that when Wilson gets tackled that Sherman, Bennett and Thomas felt his pain.

[@rylian21]

If Wilson had been 2 inches taller he'd probably have been taken ahead of Luck.

[@dflatt1783]

And Seattle will never win another championship. Glad you have a good QB though sweetie ;) Maybe they can let Seattle and Green Bay play in a bowl game just for them .... battle of the uber rich QBs.

[@arilovett.9791]

@@dflatt1783 -your statement is too dumb to respond. That's like saying you won't have another gay romance since you said you were no longer gay.

[@Nnhaa986]

@Maphack honestly he mostly uses his mobility to buy his receivers time so they can run another route, if he had a good o-line he would still be a good pocket passer.

[@DeCurtaRican]

Ari Lovett. : I would take out the 7 years stuff. To me he has been the best QB in the league since his rookie year. No joke. I get upset when people talk as if LJ and Mahomes are doing things Russ never did. Russ has done it all, and he’s a better QB than any in the league.

[@erbgorre]

i love that last part that gives somewhat of a POV of the QB in that situation. seeing what looks like a mike LB coming at you unblocked and just stand in there and take the shot. he does that alot, hes not afraid to get hit. russell wilsons got guts

[@davidwilliams4837]

These are great examples of how good Wilson really is. He maximized every play and made great decisions. I love his toughness, but hope Seattle strengthens their offensive line. They could also use, in my opinion, a real game-changing receiver. There are many instances where he threw dimes with no separation.

[@Jordan-Ramses]

The offensive line problems have been somewhat overstated. Russell Wilson will take time if you give it to him. The teams in the division almost always rush 5 because he will sit back there all day if you don't get to him. What i am saying is some of those sacks and pressures are because he held the ball for a long time. The offensive line was good last year. The fact that teams usually bring extra rushers also brings up the sack numbers. You just cannot fail to get pressure against Russell Wilson.

[@blindleader42]

@@Jordan-Ramses There's a great analysis on the Brett Kollmann channel of how Tyler Lockett gets open and why Wilson holds the ball so long. I highly recommend it.

[@americanmetalhead7318]

David Williams I hope Seattle trades down and drafts a pass rusher or safety in the first, and a WR (probably Hakeem Butler hopefully) in the 2nd

[@Jordan-Ramses]

@@blindleader42 - It's not a bad thing that he holds the ball for a long time. It's just not fair to blame it all on the offensive line. Sacks are a small price to pay for the production Wilson puts up with the few turnovers.

[@blindleader42]

@@Jordan-Ramses Obviously, since it makes all those spectacular long bombs possible.

[@bobbyromeii3418]

Funny thing is I played against Russ while at UNC for 3 year's his freshman-Jr Year and he was first team all ACC every year and he bust our ass every year. We couldn't stop him. Was glad to see him Transfer his SR.

[@YDCFF_]

Watching this one after the Dak video really put's the contract numbers in to perspective. The titles blend perfectly as well.

[@maximusrex8689]

I remember before that chiefs game I was thinking the Seahawks could pull out the dub if Wilson made magic. I remember watching it and thinking it was one of the best games of the year.

[@Saixjacket]

MaximusRex There were an aggravating number of people wearing Chiefs jerseys in Seattle that day as well. It was nice seeing the usual mobile quarterback being shown how to play the game for real by Russell Wilson himself

[@maximusrex8689]

Drew Chamberlin yeah. Both quarterbacks played amazing it was a great game. I'm definitely not a Seahawks fan(I'm a packers fan) but I like Russel Wilson.

[@DeCurtaRican]

MaximusRex : You DO realize that we won that game, right? And Russ schooled Mahomes, like he does every stud QB the first time he plays against one. I thought he would do the same to LJ, but his teammates weren’t ready. That early pick-6 didn’t help, either.

[@mickkimmings6186]

Great QB.. Thank God no money left for rest of team

[@Jabild]

watching Russells tape and then Kyler Murray's, I see similar traits.

[@Jordan-Ramses]

Every mobile quarterback should watch Russell Wilson. Especially earlier in his career. The way he can run the football and almost never get hit is teaching tape. His legs have been kind of beat up the last few years. It would be nice to see him get back to his old speed. He had 829 yards rushing in 2014.

[@vaguelysomething]

Yeah, Kyler will be special. If he goes to Arizona that will be ridiculous. Air raid is the future of the NFL it is not a fluke

[@arilovett.9791]

@@Jordan-Ramses -he had 849 in 2014.

[@Nnhaa986]

@@Jordan-Ramses but we don't need him to run, Wilson is a dual threat QB but the running is supplementary his real talent is tossing the pigskin. Now he uses his mobility to buy time for his WRs to run another route.

[@patrickpolak2402]

Nice video good breakdown. For one of your future videos could you analyze in the Saints / Steelers game Week 16. How Brees was able to convert a crucial 3rd & 20 to Ginn against the Steelers in the 4th quarter? Seems like it was an interesting play design, or a big breakdown by the Steelers Defense. Thank you.

[@bobbymira8234]

I've always hated Wilson, but I knew in his 2nd year that he was going to really good. It almost seems like the play broke down more often than not and no one could tackle him on the run, and he would always find the open guy. And if I'm not mistaken, he had the highest 4th quarter QB rating in 2017 and vs the Lions last year he finished with a 158.3 rating, which is the highest you can get. Seattle had to pay this guy!

[@pierres3013]

Bobby Mira coming from a Seahawks fan... I respect that ✊🏿

[@bobbymira8234]

@@pierres3013 thanks man! Glad we finally won a game vs you guys last year. Hope we can start a new rivalry once again. Its been one sided obviously....lol...

[@rylian21]

If it makes you feel any better, it churns my stomach to see Richard Sherman in red and gold.

[@aaronnegron7983]

I really enjoy all the ridiculous Houdini plays he makes almost on a regular basis, but honestly Russ needs a better O-line and some more weapons at WR.

[@BurlASSque]

it's mostly a schematic issue. Don't get me wrong we could use a bigger WR and some better OL, but the biggest issues are the playcalling is almost always run on 1st and 2nd down and only throw on third and long. Then you add in all those throws are long developing max protect play action passes with only one or two actual routes. Also the pass blocking scheme often has the RT double team the DT and ignore the DE. Better playcalling and schemes would go a long way.

[@aaronnegron7983]

@@BurlASSque You've watched more complete Seahawks games than I have, so I'll take your word for it. Play-calling & scheming are essential components for success. I just don't want RW's prime to be wasted. I am glad he got paid though. I feel he is an underrated player. In my opinion, he's a top 10 player on an annual basis.

[@BurlASSque]

@@aaronnegron7983 Minnesota last year was a great example of the play calling issues, they knew exactly what we were doing and we never adjusted, kinda like that playoff game against the cowboys.

[@ibraheemrao8434]

best quarterback from his draft class of 2012

[@OceansBane]

Ibraheem Rao most accomplished also

[@cmarbormaster]

Here before 1m subs!

[@KobaBlack113]

Anyone that doubts Wilson remember he's handed Rodgers his ass plenty of times in big games.

[@davidwilliams4837]

And Wilson is a better leader than Rodgers. I agree.

[@kadalakPee]

Class

[@Eidenhoek]

Why's it called "Dino"?

[@davidh6868]

When Brady retires, Wilson will be the best qb in the league, and its not even close.

[@blahblah8037]

David Hutner agree. I don’t even understand the Rodgers hype

[@salamipitza]

@@blahblah8037 because everyone overvalues qbr, td:int ratio and overhyping hail marys (a desperate play) and flashy plays

[@rylian21]

@@blahblah8037 Rodgers is a fantastic passer- maybe the best arm I've ever seen, but playing QB is more than what you do on the field. He's absolutely toxic to the locker room and is completely uncoachable.

[@bobg1685]

I enjoy your studies of the plays, but almost any QB can play a decent few games. Seattle were , what, 10-6? I dunno, I would think that maybe offering a Gabillion bucks to QBs who actually got us closer to a SB might make more sense. Other teams are consistently in that 10-6 range and don't have QBs getting a Gabillion bucks. Maybe instead of a Gabillion bucks you offer half a Gabillion (he's not going anywhere) and use your savings to attract worthy support. I like Wilson - one of my faves - but are the dollars spent gonna be worth it?

[@blahblah8037]

Bob G can’t take you serious🙄🙄

[@blahblah8037]

Gabillion

[@TheQBSchool]

Gabillion does feel like too much. Thanks for watching.

[@bobg1685]

@Blah - Hey, great response! You ckeared up the doubts I had! I'm glad you're a YT participant!

[@Rossiman78]

@@bobg1685 The "experts" predicted a 4-12 season last year...The Hawks went 10-6 and made the playoffs in a "rebuilding year", largely because of an elite QB. The Hawks got rid of/lost 10+ starters including numerous Pro Bowl-All Pro players. (Bennett, Sherm, Chancellor and Avril to retirements due to injury, Paul and Sheldon Richardson,Jimmy Graham, Shead/Lane/Maxwell/Luke, etc. ) They also completely replaced the assistant coaching staff. Offensive and defensive coordinator aswell as offensive line coach You don't trade/not pay a top 3-4 QB in the league. Finding another Wilson in the draft is extremely unlikely. You build through the draft-low priced veterans and around your core players which is Wilson on offense and Wagner on defense.

[@martingarcia5378]

This why you pay Russell wilson the big bucks Go Hawks

[@stitch1007]

While I do this he's a beast you're showing him against the second worse D in the league.

[@retireforlesscr5871]

He doesn't deserve it. No player, CEO, entertainer deserves it. It's a system askew. The whole set system in much of the world is warped. I am a football fan and when you see a lot of money paid to one guy, the rest of the team will suffer. If you want to keep winning, do what Tom Brady did, accept less and give more to your icompatriots on the team. But even with Tom, the system is crazy, even he gets way too much. It speaks to the inequality that exists in much of the world. Sports announcers often will say they deserve it, or they should get paid, and it's so crazy cuz this is what it's come to.

[@salamipitza]

Thats how pro sports work and its the owners decision how much they wanna pay their players under the given circumstances

[@rylian21]

The league makes a ton of money. Since the players are the product on the field and the ones putting their lives and bodies on the line, they rightfully deserve the lion's share of the league's revenue as the salary cap.

[@Shiby23]

i think you like using ms paint too much :P good knowledge tho

[@chuck430]

all we heard the past 2 years was how garbage the seattle's OL was, guess they're better than advertised

[@KobaBlack113]

chuck430 stop listening to Stephan a Smith and does other idiots.

[@kelvinnguyen7883]

I think that's just the fallout Tom Cable leaves on a team?

[@Nick7380]

Two main reasons, Tom Cable was finally let go and DJ Fluker (the RG) was a HUGE addition to the interior-the line had decent talent but Tom Cable couldn't coach to save his life.

[@chuck430]

ah Tom Cable, enough said

[@rylian21]

It improved drastically in 2018. They had two new starting guards, Duane Brown had an offseason to learn the scheme, and Germaine Ifedi FINALLY got it.

[@TooColdS4]

easy answer cuz hes the best QB in the league, has been for a long time

[@everyvillainislemons8712]

Does Tom Brady deserve to get paid? 🤔

[@joepickford6219]

Every Villain Is Lemons Tom Brady has won six Superbowls, of course. But he’s one of the lowest paid starting QB’s and that’s what makes him extra amazing

[@Merek29]

Yet the patriots pay more on qbs than all other nfl teams.

[@blahblah8037]

Yet Tom will play for 20 more years. Long run paycheck 😜

[@salamipitza]

When you look at his career achievements he should get paid 40 to 45m a year but he knows that he needs a good team to win consistently

[@rylian21]

Yes, he does, but he also has a wife who makes more in one year than he could make over the course of an entire contract. Giselle is LOADED.

[@harrymills2770]

Can't say you're the highest-paid and be taken seriously when you say you're all about winning championships.