Russell Wilson was the 75th pick in April's NFL Draft, Robert Griffin III the second. But because of the play of their rookie quarterbacks, the Seahawks and Redskins are on a collision course in Sunday's playoff opener.They need to blitz Russell Wilson often. I'm not just saying that because Wilson is a rookie coming into a loud and hostile environment. I'm saying that because the numbers say it's a no-brainer for the Falcons to come after Wilson with extra pass rushers.From the blog Shutdown Corner: Even though he doesn't act like he has a chip on his shoulder, Seattle Seahawks rookie quarterback Russell Wilson will have the chance to prove he belonged in the first round of the 2012Russell Wilson, also a rookie, was the eighth highest performing quarterback this season, which would make him worth something like Ben Roethlisberger's $9.9 million. Instead, as a third-round draft pick, Wilson cost the Seahawks only $545,0000. ThatThey need to blitz Russell Wilson often. I'm not just saying that because Wilson is a rookie coming into a loud and hostile environment. I'm saying that because the numbers say it's a no-brainer for the Falcons to come after Wilson with extra pass rushers.
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