Is Wilson becoming the #1 long ball QB? Sure seems like it.

semiahmoo · Oct 29, 2017

When he gets a little space away from the line Wilson has some of the most beautifully accurate long ball throws in the league. This is the second game in a row he was allowed to be unleashed a bit and RW has proven himself more than capable.

Remarkable arm that manages to remain very accurate from 30+ yards out.

Spin Doctor · Oct 29, 2017

semiahmoo":2o6u3ilm said:
When he gets a little space away from the line Wilson has some of the most beautifully accurate long ball throws in the league. This is the second game in a row he was allowed to be unleashed a bit and RW has proven himself more than capable.

Remarkable arm that manages to remain very accurate from 30+ yards out.

That depends on which Quarter we are in :stirthepot:

xStickybudz · Oct 29, 2017

He sure did start throwing some pin point deep balls in that fourth quarter

semiahmoo · Oct 29, 2017

And this isn't the first time.

They need to get him away from the line more often, send the receivers out, and trust in Wilson's ability to deliver long.

He's really developing into a very dangerous long ball threat and given our crappy running game, we're going to need that if we are to make a serious run into the playoffs.

semiahmoo · Oct 29, 2017

FlyHawksFly":w0wximg5 said:
He already is and had been for a while.

No, seems he's been allowed to throw it long far more often of late.

I'm liking the move. A lot.

Cc5674 · Oct 29, 2017

Great win but a little concerning that the Hawks are so one dimensional. Those 50/50 balls are pretty when the home team catches them but call them what you want they are still just 50/50 balls. You don’t win championships with prayers. Seahawks win formula is run the ball and play good defense. Neither happened today but still got the win. Don’t see a championship caliber team out there based on what it took in the past but who knows the NFL is a really strange place in 2017.

semiahmoo · Oct 29, 2017

Cc5674":3no6pry0 said:
Great win but a little concerning that the Hawks are so one dimensional. Those 50/50 balls are pretty when the home team catches them but call them what you want they are still just 50/50 balls. You don’t win championships with prayers. Seahawks win formula is run the ball and play good defense. Neither happened today but still got the win. Don’t see a championship caliber team out there based on what it took in the past but who knows the NFL is a really strange place in 2017.

Totally agree the team has some serious deficiencies but giving RW some more opportunity to let it fly isn't one of them.

And I'm liking this receiving crew right now. They seem to have taken on Baldwin's simmering persona which is a good thing.

The Hawks are getting some swagger back. I like it.

Scorpion05 · Oct 29, 2017

semiahmoo":3b54pcn8 said:
FlyHawksFly":3b54pcn8 said:

He already is and had been for a while.

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No, seems he's been allowed to throw it long far more often of late.

I'm liking the move. A lot.

During the Colts game there was an advanced stat that pointed out that he has the best deep ball in the league, over the shoulder throws specifically. I know recency bias is a thing (when he struggles for example some on this board claim he can't read defenses) but he's had an ELITE long ball for a while

hawk45 · Oct 29, 2017

Wilson is a monster throwing deep when he gets protection. And I mean semi-consistent protection. Not games where he's getting the crap kicked out of him but gets one single play with a bit of time and he gets jumped on for being inaccurate.

You can knock the guy for the short passing IMO but not the downfield passing.

Josea16 · Oct 29, 2017

FlyHawksFly":2i2dvumy said:
He already is and had been for a while.

Correct. Give him half decent protection like today and you get exactly what you saw today. Imagine if he had a running game like Prescott or Watson both are good but neither are in Wilson's zip code.

Bobblehead · Oct 29, 2017

Cause he has an issue throwing short?

Ad Hawk · Oct 29, 2017

Cc5674":2tfliw0j said:
Great win but a little concerning that the Hawks are so one dimensional. Those 50/50 balls are pretty when the home team catches them but call them what you want they are still just 50/50 balls. You don’t win championships with prayers. Seahawks win formula is run the ball and play good defense. Neither happened today but still got the win. Don’t see a championship caliber team out there based on what it took in the past but who knows the NFL is a really strange place in 2017.

Not at all true. If they were 50/50 balls, you'd expect them to only be caught by our team 1/2 the time, and intercepted more often than they are.

Time to douse your unrealistic pessimism in a healthy dose of reality. We threw and caught a LOT of long balls today.

:2thumbs:

Scorpion05 · Oct 29, 2017

Didn't advanced stats show he was also good at short passes? I don't remember

WmHBonney · Oct 29, 2017

Cc5674":38h0pqet said:
Great win but a little concerning that the Hawks are so one dimensional. Those 50/50 balls are pretty when the home team catches them but call them what you want they are still just 50/50 balls. You don’t win championships with prayers. Seahawks win formula is run the ball and play good defense. Neither happened today but still got the win. Don’t see a championship caliber team out there based on what it took in the past but who knows the NFL is a really strange place in 2017.

More than a little concerning. One dimensional teams don't fare well when good teams figure them out. This team needs a run game to keep defenses honest. If a run game doesn't develop soon, things are going to get tough for the passing game.

Smellyman · Oct 29, 2017

Just a couple of games ago they put up the stats that he has the best deep ball completion percentage OVER EVERY QB IN THE LEAGUE. This is pointed out all the time and has been that way since he was a rookie.

Judas Priest what does it take for his own fans to get a clue.

Grahamhawker · Oct 29, 2017

^ Exactly^

If frequency was lacking early this year the singular reason was inconsistent protection.

erik2690 · Oct 29, 2017

semiahmoo":2ppw42l1 said:
FlyHawksFly":2ppw42l1 said:

He already is and had been for a while.

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No, seems he's been allowed to throw it long far more often of late.

I'm liking the move. A lot.

I might be wrong but I think he means that according to most if not all rating sites/people I've ever seen RW has had one of the most accurate deep balls since he came into the league. Not #1 in terms of volume, I don't know those stats, but in terms of accuracy I've consistently seen him high on those lists.

hgwellz12 · Oct 29, 2017

erik2690":22huddzl said:
semiahmoo":22huddzl said:

FlyHawksFly":22huddzl said:

He already is and had been for a while.

Click to expand...

No, seems he's been allowed to throw it long far more often of late.

I'm liking the move. A lot.

Click to expand...

I might be wrong but I think he means that according to most if not all rating sites/people I've ever seen RW has had one of the most accurate deep balls since he came into the league. Not #1 in terms of volume, I don't know those stats, but in terms of accuracy I've consistently seen him high on those lists.

^yeah dat right thurrr

His deep shots are like laser guided missiles. The bomb to Tanner. That deep sideline throw to Tyler. He is a monster!

semiahmoo · Oct 30, 2017

erik2690":1muznac7 said:
semiahmoo":1muznac7 said:

FlyHawksFly":1muznac7 said:

He already is and had been for a while.

Click to expand...

No, seems he's been allowed to throw it long far more often of late.

I'm liking the move. A lot.

Click to expand...

I might be wrong but I think he means that according to most if not all rating sites/people I've ever seen RW has had one of the most accurate deep balls since he came into the league. Not #1 in terms of volume, I don't know those stats, but in terms of accuracy I've consistently seen him high on those lists.

Exactly. He's always been able to throw the deep ball but now it seems he's being allowed to do so more often.

Let him go - unleash Wilson! He's got an amazing arm. I'll give up the occasional interception for that consistent deep ball threat especially with our tepid running game.

SoulfishHawk · Oct 30, 2017

He takes over the game better than just about every QB in the league.

Is Wilson becoming the #1 long ball QB? Sure seems like it.

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