Seattle Seahawks: Why the Team Will Stick with Russell Wilson

October 3, 2012   ·   Todd Pheifer   ·   Jump to comments

You could argue that Russell Wilson is playing like a rookie. Should we expect any different?
Granted, the young quarterback obviously has talent, poise and that elusive “upside.” Will that translate into 300 yards of passing one of these days? Not necessarily.
He just cannot throw interceptions, even if they are not all his fault.   
I can understand why some people might be calling for Matt Flynn. The bottom line is that Wilson has not moved the offense effectively. He has had his moments, but winning is about consistent play. The offense just has not produced.
Obviously, there are some health issues with Flynn at the moment, so replacing Wilson may be irrelevant. What happens if the Hawks continue to struggle?
What must be remembered is that quarterback play is a delicate situation. Every QB has their own style, which means that inserting Flynn is not necessarily going to result in a bevy of highlight-reel touchdowns.
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