How Russell Wilson Made the Leap from Super Bowl Star to Superstar

January 5, 2016   ·   Dan Pompei   ·   Jump to comments

What has been perceived as a leap has, in fact, been a climb. Russell Wilson's performance down the stretch this season is the culmination of a methodical, paced effort. 
The Seattle quarterback has ascended the same way he might have ascended Mount Rainier. He read the landscape and found the right routes. He made sure his footing was solid at various levels before proceeding. His next step was the only one he tried to focus on.
He tested the holds on rocks before setting anchors. He put his faith in the ropes and carabiners at the right times. And every so often, he paused and tried to breathe deeply as the air thinned.
There is no question Wilson is on higher ground in his fourth NFL season. He is a different quarterback than the one who won a Super Bowl, a different quarterback than the one who lost one. If he gets back again, he is capable of having a much more profound impact than he did in either of his previous chances.
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