This is why I'm picking this team to represent the NFC in SB...
Russell Wilson is asked why, as one of the greatest players of his generation, he hasn't won an MVP award. His answer is telling.
"It's not something I really think about," Wilson says. "But if I had to guess, I think there are people just beginning to really notice me."
It's a remarkable statement. It's also remarkably accurate. Wilson has long been an almost cloaked superhero. Playing in Seattle, outside the traditional NFL media power centers, as well as his low-key personality, has led to his greatness being overlooked.
There has never been a player in the history of the NFL who has, at the same time, been so impactful, so important to the league, so remarkable and, in so many ways, almost invisible. Or, at least, that's how it used to be
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Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
Russell Wilson is 6/0 vs The Vikings too.
I would put him, Mahomes and Watson as the top QB's in the league...And The Capt'n would be part of that discussion too. Yup, I intentionally left Jackson off until he can prove over time to be a good passer as well as runner.
Rogers, Brady, Brees? I think their best years are behind them. Still dangerous, but they are past peak and I wouldn't tie-up huge cap against them like the younger guns.
@"1VikesFan" said: I think Wilson is the best QB in the league.He's amazing, really is. Good kid, too.
@"StickyBun" said:And I absolutely despise the team and coach he plays for. Same for Brees. Good guys...that I want to see fail every game.@"1VikesFan" said: I think Wilson is the best QB in the league. He's amazing, really is. Good kid, too.
@"Ralphie" said:Agree Ralphie, never said I wanted him to succeed just that I think he is best. I would add Erin to my list of despised quarterbacks.@"StickyBun" said:And I absolutely despise the team and coach he plays for. Same for Brees. Good guys...that I want to see fail every game.@"1VikesFan" said: I think Wilson is the best QB in the league. He's amazing, really is. Good kid, too.
I think I'd put Russell at the top. However, if I were to rank the teams I'd like to see most in the playoffs, they wouldn't be last.
1. Packers
2. Philly
3. Dallas
4. Seattle
5. San Fran
6. New Orleans
Please no. The Seahawk fans are already insufferable.
@"greediron" said: Please no. The Seahawk fans are already insufferable.Do you live in Washington/Oregon?
Seattle lost Gordon and Penny last week.
The Vikings didn't have Thielen 2 weeks ago.
@"greediron" said: Please no. The Seahawk fans are already insufferable.Worse than Packer fans? Cowboy fans? Saints fans? Just funny to hear someone slam Seahawk fans.
@"MaroonBells" said:I live in the northwest and there are so many bandwagon seahawk fans. Probably no more than those who live in packer land or other locals. But since the seahawks have won the superbowl, everyone is a fan. Don't have a clue about the team and only know their stars, but they are "big fans".@"greediron" said: Please no. The Seahawk fans are already insufferable. Worse than Packer fans? Cowboy fans? Saints fans? Just funny to hear someone slam Seahawk fans.
@"Mattyman" said:@"greediron" said: Please no. The Seahawk fans are already insufferable. Do you live in Washington/Oregon?Seattle lost Gordon and Penny last week.
The Vikings didn't have Thielen 2 weeks ago.
Yes, and we had them on the ropes in the first half. I am not terrified of the team, just the fans if the team goes to the superbowl again.
@"Ralphie" said:Pete Carroll use to live in my area and I use to see him at church and around town, he is a really great guy. When he was at USC he was always on the field before the games playing catch with is son. He has a tremendous love for the game and I think the passion and energy he shows on the sidelines gives people the wrong impression of him. If he was the coach of our team, you would absolutely love him and it is likely we would have been to a Super Bowl by this time.And I absolutely despise the team and coach he plays for. Same for Brees. Good guys...that I want to see fail every game.
@"JR44" said:I agree with that. When I see him run up and down the sideline I just want to tackle him, but I'd be the same way. I know I would never be able to keep it all inside like Bud or even Zim. And in defense of Carroll, I've never seen him mock fans the way that douche in New Orleans did.@"Ralphie" said:Pete Carroll use to live in my area and I use to see him at church and around town, he is a really great guy. When he was at USC he was always on the field before the games playing catch with is son. He has a tremendous love for the game and I think the passion and energy he shows on the sidelines gives people the wrong impression of him. If he was the coach of our team, you would absolutely love him and it is likely we would have been to a Super Bowl by this time.And I absolutely despise the team and coach he plays for. Same for Brees. Good guys...that I want to see fail every game.
@"JR44" said:Agreed. Said in an earlier post that I think he's one of the best coaches in the league.@"Ralphie" said:Pete Carroll use to live in my area and I use to see him at church and around town, he is a really great guy. When he was at USC he was always on the field before the games playing catch with is son. He has a tremendous love for the game and I think the passion and energy he shows on the sidelines gives people the wrong impression of him. If he was the coach of our team, you would absolutely love him and it is likely we would have been to a Super Bowl by this time.And I absolutely despise the team and coach he plays for. Same for Brees. Good guys...that I want to see fail every game.
@"greediron" said: Please no. The Seahawk fans are already insufferable.Agreed. That 12th man crap. Pullleeeeze. The 12 represents their IQ, not their fans passion.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Southern_California_athletics_scandal
He sure left USC in good shape. But Carroll has a way to go to match Sean Payton's scumminess. NO is a perfect city for that turd.
@"JR44" said:I remember when he coached a really good secondary in the late 80s for the Vikings. Seemed like a coach on his way up even then.@"Ralphie" said:Pete Carroll use to live in my area and I use to see him at church and around town, he is a really great guy. When he was at USC he was always on the field before the games playing catch with is son. He has a tremendous love for the game and I think the passion and energy he shows on the sidelines gives people the wrong impression of him. If he was the coach of our team, you would absolutely love him and it is likely we would have been to a Super Bowl by this time.And I absolutely despise the team and coach he plays for. Same for Brees. Good guys...that I want to see fail every game.
@"kmillard" said:
@"JR44" said:
@"Ralphie" said:
And I absolutely despise the team and coach he plays for. Same for Brees. Good guys...that I want to see fail every game.
Pete Carroll use to live in my area and I use to see him at church and around town, he is a really great guy. When he was at USC he was always on the field before the games playing catch with is son. He has a tremendous love for the game and I think the passion and energy he shows on the sidelines gives people the wrong impression of him. If he was the coach of our team, you would absolutely love him and it is likely we would have been to a Super Bowl by this time.
I remember when he coached a really good secondary in the late 80s for the Vikings. Seemed like a coach on his way up even then.
Carroll still loves Bud. I do believe I read that he consulted with Bud before selecting Wilson in the draft. He wanted to tap into Bud's knowledge and get his opinion about coaching undersized scrambling QBs. I think it worked out pretty well for Carrol.
The table was set for Carroll to be head-coach of the Vikings...
Headrick choose Denny Green instead. Good move or not in hind-sight?
One could argue both sides on that one.
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