The height "issue" has been overemphasized. It only becomes an issue as the pocket collapses so he only has a few feet on each side. Basically within arms reach of the DL. You saw Rivers making plays when with Bennett's hand on his shoulder. Russell can't do this, but players like Big Ben, Rivers, Luck, etc can.
For Wilson it seems to be more of a decision making process mixed in with his growing experience (years 1-5 vs 5-10). Most of his missing WRs looks like he's waiting for something bigger/safer or he's looking at the wrong WR (meaning most covered and not correctly pre snap reading). So this isn't an issue that can't improve, he just needs to keep working on it.
Disclaimer: been watching Wilson since he played at NC State, so I know I can be a bit of homer. In spite of that I recognize that he still has plenty of areas to improve on. Saw him carry NC State by throwing a lot and the usual scrambling. Yet remember that he set an NCAA record for most passes without an INT (risk adverse). At Wisconsin he had a huge line and strong running game, such that he could be the most efficient in the country while putting up if numbers.
For Wilson it seems to be more of a decision making process mixed in with his growing experience (years 1-5 vs 5-10). Most of his missing WRs looks like he's waiting for something bigger/safer or he's looking at the wrong WR (meaning most covered and not correctly pre snap reading). So this isn't an issue that can't improve, he just needs to keep working on it.
Disclaimer: been watching Wilson since he played at NC State, so I know I can be a bit of homer. In spite of that I recognize that he still has plenty of areas to improve on. Saw him carry NC State by throwing a lot and the usual scrambling. Yet remember that he set an NCAA record for most passes without an INT (risk adverse). At Wisconsin he had a huge line and strong running game, such that he could be the most efficient in the country while putting up if numbers.