Russell Wilson is known as a quarterback who prefers to hold onto the ball. To run around, extend the play, and make something happen. But new data shows when he plays on schedule, he’s a successful passer. In a Friday article from Pro Football Focus, Wilson ranked in the top ten of quarterbacks on throws in which the ball was released in under 2.5 seconds, viewed as the average snap-to-throw time for the position.
According to PFF, Wilson carried a 78.1 passing grade when getting the ball out that quickly, finishing tenth overall.
Those moments will have to happen more often in Pittsburgh.