For years many members of the media and throngs of opposing fans have dismissed much of the success of Russell Wilson as having been a byproduct of the strong running game and elite defense of the Seattle Seahawks under Pete Carroll. Some even argued that were it not for Wilson's rushing skills and his ability to run the read option, he wouldn't be an NFL quarterback because of his height and inability to see from the pocket, but Wilson’s performance on Sunday against the Houston Texans was proof of the absolute opposite of all of these ideas.
Russell Wilson has transcended zone-read option QBs to become a pocket passer and legit MVP candidate
