Football Seahawks name Russell Wilson their starting quarterback - Page 4

Mr_Tomahawk · 08-26-2012, 08:38 PM

You're welcome.

-The Kansas City Chiefs Defense.

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Posted by Josh Alper on August 26, 2012, 10:01 PM EDT

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...g-quarterback/

AP
The Russell Wilson Era in Seattle is officially underway.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll announced Sunday night that Wilson will start against the Raiders in the preseason finale and will start again in Week One against the Cardinals. The news was hardly unexpected after Wilson got the start against Kansas City and played like the starting quarterback that the Seahawks have been looking for all summer, but it is still surprising since the third-round pick was seen as the third choice in the competition with Matt Flynn and Tarvaris Jackson.

Flynn got $10 million in guaranteed money as a free agent this offseason and Jackson was the incumbent starter, but Wilson wound up with the job. On a conference call, Carroll said it was because he earned the job with his play and his ability to fix things on the fly.

“This is an extraordinary kid. He just kept knocking us out with what he brought,” Caroll said, via the team. “I’ve watched our team respond to him and they’ve taken to his leadership style.”

Jackson’s trade to the Bills still isn’t official, but Carroll said that the team expects it to go through. Flynn will remain as the No. 2, the same job he held behind Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-26-2012, 10:29 PM

Thank you Rain Man and Chiefs Pantelones.

**** 'em Bucky.

Bump · 08-26-2012, 10:31 PM

We are gonna regret not drafting this kid. **** our lives.

**Bowser** · 08-26-2012, 10:31 PM

On one hand, Russell Wilson led ALL QB's in the NFL in effeciency this preseason.

On the other, Turk McBride led the NFL in sacks in the preseason a few years ago.

All things being equal, I'd rather have Wilson on my team than Donald Stephenson, even if they would make a concerted effort (and they would) to bury him on the depth chart behind Cassel. You can't keep talent down forever.

Frankie · 08-26-2012, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Pretty expensive backup QB they have then.

But their GM at least shows balls. He brings in an expensive QB but has no qualms about not handing him the job and protecting him from competition. Mr. Pioli should learn this, and grow a pair when it comes to bringing actual competition for Matty boy.

**Rain Man** · 08-26-2012, 10:35 PM

I don't want to be an "I told you so", but see post 31 on April 13th in this thread: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...on#post8539148

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'm already on the Wilson bandwagon. I think he's a perfect pick. Lots of potential upside if you strike, and you can get him later in the draft so there's very little cost. I'd take him before someone else does in the 4th or so, maybe even the third. Love this pick on a risk/reward basis, and I think Pioli thinks like that.

The only thing I was wrong about was the very last part.

**lewdog** · 08-26-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

This exactly.

They aren't giving the job to some dude that they paid, they are giving it to someone they think gives them the best chance to win. They didn't stand idle with the signing of Flynn, they still addressed their QB needs with the draft as well.

But here we are with 3 visible season of Matt Cassel and even with convincing evidence that he isn't the answer, the front office has sat idle. Props to the Seahawks for at least addressing a known need (the biggest need in the NFL), even if Wilson is not the long term answer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie

But their GM at least shows balls. He brings in an expensive QB but has no qualms about not handing him the job and protecting him from competition. Mr. Pioli should learn this, and grow a pair when it comes to bringing actual competition for Matty boy.

Please see above. I made this exact point in post #27.

mcaj22 · 08-26-2012, 10:36 PM

Pioli has a hard on for midget RBs, midget WRs and midget CBs but not midget QBs?

come on Scott!

NWTF · 08-26-2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

I spent the whole offseason, along with others, praying that the Chiefs would not trade for Cassel, because the idea that he was good in New England is a myth.

He was the same guy there that he is now.

He's like the passenger in a stagecoach.

He needs the horses and the driver to do the work and carry the load.

This^^^^^^

**007** · 08-26-2012, 10:52 PM

always the bridesmaid. heh

Direckshun · 08-26-2012, 10:59 PM

I'm waiting for Clay to post in this thread.

I know what he's going to say. I've got the perfect comeback for it.

milkman · 08-26-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

I'm waiting for Clay to post in this thread.

I know what he's going to say. I've got the perfect comeback for it.

How much time do you have to wait?

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-26-2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

I'm waiting for Clay to post in this thread.

I know what he's going to say. I've got the perfect comeback for it.

NJChiefsFan · 08-26-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

I'm waiting for Clay to post in this thread.

I know what he's going to say. I've got the perfect comeback for it.

I predict that he will admit you have a good point and that he is wrong. Or perhaps he creates an argument that you didn't make and when you give up he claims victory.

ZootedGranny · 08-27-2012, 02:20 AM

Just by pure inaction and negligence, the Chiefs may fall into a quarterback. As it stands now, most teams are starting either a young quarterback or a decent veteran. I'm sure they'll find some way to avoid drafting one though.

BoneKrusher · 08-27-2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

Wow. Five rookie starting QBs opening day? Seriously? Pioli really ****ed up. Dude really does have a huge ego. It's so big that he's willing to go down because of it.

if he wants to cling to Cassel then the sooner the better.

08-26-2012, 08:38 PM
Mr_Tomahawk Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Spring Hill, KS Casino cash: $2560526	Seahawks name Russell Wilson their starting quarterback You're welcome. -The Kansas City Chiefs Defense. ____________ Posted by Josh Alper on August 26, 2012, 10:01 PM EDT http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...g-quarterback/ AP The Russell Wilson Era in Seattle is officially underway. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll announced Sunday night that Wilson will start against the Raiders in the preseason finale and will start again in Week One against the Cardinals. The news was hardly unexpected after Wilson got the start against Kansas City and played like the starting quarterback that the Seahawks have been looking for all summer, but it is still surprising since the third-round pick was seen as the third choice in the competition with Matt Flynn and Tarvaris Jackson. Flynn got $10 million in guaranteed money as a free agent this offseason and Jackson was the incumbent starter, but Wilson wound up with the job. On a conference call, Carroll said it was because he earned the job with his play and his ability to fix things on the fly. “This is an extraordinary kid. He just kept knocking us out with what he brought,” Caroll said, via the team. “I’ve watched our team respond to him and they’ve taken to his leadership style.” Jackson’s trade to the Bills still isn’t official, but Carroll said that the team expects it to go through. Flynn will remain as the No. 2, the same job he held behind Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay.
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