Russell Wilson didn’t need to soak up the spotlight when Pro Football Focus put him at the top of its NFL “big time throws” list. He took the compliment and gave it right back.
Wilson, who spent 14 seasons in the league and built a résumé that includes leading the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl title, responded to the post with a nod to the people around him instead of himself. “Grateful for all the ballers I got to play with!”
Wilson quoted. Grateful for all the ballers I got to play with!
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The ranking itself put Wilson first among quarterbacks at 6.6%. Josh Allen followed at 5.8%, with Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford, and Tom Brady completing the top five.
It was the kind of moment that fits Wilson’s reputation. During his peak, he was known for a deep ball that traveled with real force, plus the touch and accuracy that made him dangerous throwing downfield. His baseball background was a major part of that throwing style, and his arm strength and torque helped define his game.
That’s why fans were quick to jump in after his response started making the rounds on X. One wrote, “You were always a class act, a humble person, so talented and always for the team and fans and living for God.
You’re a powerful figure. God bless you,” while another added, “As a Niner fan, always loved Russ.
Had the best moon ball in the game.”
A Seahawks fan chimed in too: “We still love you Russ. Go Hawks!”
Wilson’s final seasons with the Giants and the Broncos didn’t go as smoothly as anyone hoped, but the reaction online showed that plenty of fans still hold him in high regard.
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