Seattle's Wilson faces long odds

There you have it...size does matter! HA!

Can't wait for the regular season so they'll have something to talk about other than Seattle. And Miami.

"...it's clear that the one extra inch can be the difference between stardom and struggles."

-Signed, Actors in the San Fernando Valley

Note to Wilson - the Wall Street Journal doesn't like you.



I guess that's the kiss of death or something - akin to the Madden cover curse.

Maybe he could wear platform cleats....

It's that time of year for the Wall Street Journal to pretend it pays attention to football. Wilson has been pretty impressive during the preseason. I think I'd rather let what happens on the field count rather than some stat that says he's an inch too short decide whether he can play in this league.

And for the record, when he was first starting in San Diego, the same sort of 'pundits' said the same thing about Drew Brees.

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Originally posted 08:15 AM ET  08.28 by Debbie Does

Can't wait for the regular season so they'll have something to talk about other than Seattle. And Miami.

Or at least a team where the interns have more than just a picture of the coach to put up with the story.

Where is that "savior" Matt Flynn!!! That's what I want to know!!!!

The WSJ has a sportswriter? Who knew?

Mr. Wilson did just fine last season as WI behind the largest offensive line in College, he has the skills to scramble when flushed from the pocket and will keep his eyes down field looking to pass first. He will do fine... if his receivers catch the ball.

Doug Flutie played at 5'10".

"...it's clear that the one extra inch can be the difference between stardom and struggles." This is what Rupert Murdoch's ownership of the WSJ has done to the reporters' brains. Idiotic.

Wilson will soon find out that the one or two inches in height will not matter in the NFC West as he is flattened to the ground under the relentless pass rush of the 49ers defense led by Justin Smith,Patrick Willis,and Aldon Smith among others.Very difficult to be a successful QB in the NFL if you throw while lying on your back or with a serious concussion.Though I see him as a talented NFL prospect,he has much so more to learn than what he has so far in just a few preseason games.Good luck,rookie!

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Originally posted 09:35 AM ET  08.28 by moose13

Mr. Wilson did just fine last season as WI behind the largest offensive line in College, he has the skills to scramble when flushed from the pocket and will keep his eyes down field looking to pass first. He will do fine... if his receivers catch the ball.

It would have been the 3rd largest in the NFL as well.

Wilson played mostly against the 2nd team defenses during the pre-season. Pete made a trade for Matt Flynn then relegates him to backup. He will soon see the error of his ways but too late for the Seahawks.
Pete is in an different position here, the other teams also have highly paid players unlike when he was at USC. Sure makes a difference.

Umm, in game 3 he demolished the 1st team. Granted, it was Tampa Bay, but he still lit them up. As for the article I find "it's clear that the one extra inch can be the difference between stardom and struggles." ridiculous. Teams are biased against shorter QBs so there are less of them. Of course you will see less of them succeed just by pure odds.

"It's not the length of sword that matters , but the skill with which one wields it".....tell em Russel !!

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Originally posted 08:58 AM ET  08.28 by The Oldtimer

Where is that "savior" Matt Flynn!!! That's what I want to know!!!!

Out with a strained beard !

Last time I checked, the front line of Wisconsin average like 6'4'-6'6' and 325ibs when Wilson was the QB. He didn't have any problems, and he had one of the great (highest season QB rating in FBS history) college seasons of all time.

So what's the problem?