Everyone knows Russell Wilson is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, but former Seattle Seahawks signal-caller Jake Heaps noticed a statistic that only further emphasizes that notion.
Pro Football Focus gave Wilson the highest grade for quarterbacks throwing after they make their first read.
“So that means when you’re going through (a play) and you have your progressions (of receiving options), one to two to three to four, your No. 1 receiver in your progression is not open,” Heaps said. “What is your grade after that?”
Heaps stated that Wilson is at the peak of his powers and that this particular stat should help erase any doubts about his ability as a quarterback.
“The reason why that stat is such a strong one for Russell Wilson is because it has shown his growth and development over time, over his career,” Heaps said. “This is not a game manager. This is not a guy who can’t function at a high level. Russell Wilson is showing you he is in the prime of his career, functioning at a high, high level, and it doesn’t matter if No. 1 in progressions doesn’t show up. Russell Wilson is going to continue to work through his progression, find a way, extend time, make things happen, and I think that’s an exciting stat to see.”
Wilson will turn 32 in November, but he undoubtedly has a few more exciting seasons left in him.
