Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson’s success isn’t only attributed to a strong physical game, but also his ability to read and execute perfectly orchestrated plays.
A fine example of Wilson’s mental game came down to his game-winning touchdown, a play that saw Wilson provide the play-by-play (via NFL.com).
I told (offensive coordinator) Darrell Bevell I was going to get the look I wanted, make the check we’d practiced and hit Jermaine (Kearse) for the winning touchdown.
Cornerback Richard Sherman, who always has something to contribute, spoke on Wilson’s ability to turn the game around by proclaiming him a “mental giant.”
When the ball didn’t bounce his way, he didn’t go in the tank and say, Woe is me. He stepped up when we needed him most and he won the game for us. I’m not sure people get how great he is. I hope they get it now.
Even head coach Pete Carroll vouched for Wilson on that play.
True story. We had something in mind all game, and were just waiting for the look, and Russell told Darrell that’s what was gonna happen. Even when things were rough, he was in it the whole way. He never doubted that he could get it done. He never hesitated, never flinched. We talked the whole time, and he kept saying that we were gonna find a way.
We’ll give Wilson credit where credit is due on that overtime, game-winning touchdown. However, there was a lot of mental lapsing occurring between Wilson and Kearse earlier in the game, which contributed to Wilson’s four interceptions.
Next up, Wilson will attempt to match wits with one of the greatest quarterback minds in football in football in the form of Tom Brady.