Dak isn’t Russell Wilson

[Swanny]

This seems to be the go to comparison for media pundits for whatever reason when talking down to Dak. I assume it’s bevause both are athletic, scrambling black QBs initially perceived as a product of good teams. The inevitable conclusion of the comparison is that it turns out Wilson was much better than everyone thought (as he is now universally considered elite) but Dak is not at that level and doesn’t have the potential to. Indeed, I wager less than 10% of this board believes Dak can ever be what Russell Wilson currently is.

Well, let’s a take a look. A comparison of each player’s first 45 starts.

Dak:
30-15 W/L record
10,122 yards
225 YPG
66.1 completion %
7.5 YPA
11.2 YPC
62 passing TDs
24 INTs
942 rushing yards
17 rushing TDs
25 fumbles
95.8 QBR

Russ:
33-12 W/L record
9,375 yards
208 YPG
63.4 completion %
7.8 YPA
12.5 YPC
66 passing TDs
24 INTs
1,589 rushing yards
11 rushing TDs
31 fumbles
97.4 QBR

Pretty similar overall. Now I know what you’ll say, “But Russ got better every year”. Well, except he didn’t. His third year (2014) was arguably the WORST year of his career, where he had 14 fumbles, was sacked 45 times, had his lowest QB rating to that point and only had a total of 26 TDs running and passing.

Just food for thought

Maybe I'm way off. But I think Wilson is by far the better running threat. I would 100% agree with the McNair comparison

 

[JW82]

Great breakdown. I don't know if Dak can become the player Wilson is, but if he just gets a little better at the sideline deep ball and ball security he won't have many weaknesses. I think he can and will do both.

This seems to be the go to comparison for media pundits for whatever reason when talking down to Dak. I assume it’s bevause both are athletic, scrambling black QBs initially perceived as a product of good teams. The inevitable conclusion of the comparison is that it turns out Wilson was much better than everyone thought (as he is now universally considered elite) but Dak is not at that level and doesn’t have the potential to. Indeed, I wager less than 10% of this board believes Dak can ever be what Russell Wilson currently is.

Well, let’s a take a look. A comparison of each player’s first 45 starts.

Dak:
30-15 W/L record
10,122 yards
225 YPG
66.1 completion %
7.5 YPA
11.2 YPC
62 passing TDs
24 INTs
942 rushing yards
17 rushing TDs
25 fumbles
95.8 QBR

Russ:
33-12 W/L record
9,375 yards
208 YPG
63.4 completion %
7.8 YPA
12.5 YPC
66 passing TDs
24 INTs
1,589 rushing yards
11 rushing TDs
31 fumbles
97.4 QBR

Pretty similar overall. Now I know what you’ll say, “But Russ got better every year”. Well, except he didn’t. His third year (2014) was arguably the WORST year of his career, where he had 14 fumbles, was sacked 45 times, had his lowest QB rating to that point and only had a total of 26 TDs running and passing.

Just food for thought

 

[Doomsday101]

Russell has had one of the worst OLs in the league. Dak stepped into a team that had the best OL in the league.

Hard to leave that fact out.

Fact? 2012 Lynch had 1,590 yards rushing you don't do that behind the supposedly worst OL. As for Dallas OL yes Dak rookie season but this season with Frederick out, Tyron in and out of the game, Martin playing with a sprained MCL and Collins less than great play I would not call our OL the best right now By the way seahawk had 2 OL players in the pro bowl that season Russell Okung and Max Unger

 

[T-RO]

I wish he would run more like Russell. Russell knows how to use his legs and get down or get out of bounds.
Dak should do that more too, and I'm not talking about RPO.

Very different running skills. Wilson is much faster and more elusive and can turn on a dime. Dak is slower, less sudden, but much stronger.

I don't think Dak needs to be running a lot. The threat of run is the big thing...and it's great as surprise tactic.

 

[Ranched]

I like to compare dak to Tebow.

He’s everything Tony wasn’t but we said it’s we wanted for years.

Now that we got dak something something the force

 

[ConstantReboot]

Wilson is much more careless with throwing the ball. Did anyone see that INT he threw last night?

 

[cern]

Russell Wilson wasn't coached by garrett and linehan. not sure how you factor that into the equation.

 

[JGRXXN]

Thats the first thing I thought. I was like "man.......what if that was Dak??"

People on CZ don't watch other NFL games lol

 

[Dre11]

Disagree,

Crazy, facts

 

[Dre11]

A lot of the sacks are on him - just as they are Wilson.

And Dak's not winning games, the defense is.

Who drove the team down in OT? The defense didn't see the field in OT...you people need help....lol

 

[risco]

This seems to be the go to comparison for media pundits for whatever reason when talking down to Dak. I assume it’s bevause both are athletic, scrambling black QBs initially perceived as a product of good teams. The inevitable conclusion of the comparison is that it turns out Wilson was much better than everyone thought (as he is now universally considered elite) but Dak is not at that level and doesn’t have the potential to. Indeed, I wager less than 10% of this board believes Dak can ever be what Russell Wilson currently is.

Well, let’s a take a look. A comparison of each player’s first 45 starts.

Dak:
30-15 W/L record
10,122 yards
225 YPG
66.1 completion %
7.5 YPA
11.2 YPC
62 passing TDs
24 INTs
942 rushing yards
17 rushing TDs
25 fumbles
95.8 QBR

Russ:
33-12 W/L record
9,375 yards
208 YPG
63.4 completion %
7.8 YPA
12.5 YPC
66 passing TDs
24 INTs
1,589 rushing yards
11 rushing TDs
31 fumbles
97.4 QBR

Pretty similar overall. Now I know what you’ll say, “But Russ got better every year”. Well, except he didn’t. His third year (2014) was arguably the WORST year of his career, where he had 14 fumbles, was sacked 45 times, had his lowest QB rating to that point and only had a total of 26 TDs running and passing.

Just food for thought

Great post! You've also heard of the phrase "what are you doing now!" People only remember whats going on now. This is the reason for so many negative comment about Dak... A few good games from him and everyone would be back to where they were in 2016.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Which is complete nonsense

He likes to compare Dak to Tebow so he can see how much better Dak is than Tebow.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Kind of cool stats. They do have a similar craft. Russell just takes off more, runs out of bounds at the perfect spot. He is better than Dak at that. But both guys can go through rough patches and both are also scary at the end of games if they are trying to get a win.

Dak doesn't need to get out of bounds because he is a grown man and big as some LBers. Sure you want him to stay protected but Dak can truck guys over when needing that crucial first down or TD. Wilson is more elusive with his running because he is a little midget boy, similar to Measly Beasley

 

[Tsug]

Russell Wilson is a straight up baller. It's an insult to compare him to Prescott.

Wilson had absolutely no running game last season. Seattle ranked 23rd in rushing last season (not a single 100-yard rusher all season and Wilson led the team in rushing in 6 games) and that's with a scrambling QB. They running backs averaged 65 yards/game. He also had one of the worst offensive lines in NFL. Dude was scrambling for his life the entire season, but still put up 3900 yards, 34 TD, 11 INT.

Take away Zeke Elliott and we know what Dak Prescott is. He can't carry a team. He is a game manager like Alex Smith. Hand the ball to Zeke, don't cause turnovers, make timely throws here and there. He needs a top 5 rushing attack and scoring defense to keep his team in games.

What are ridiculous thread. Cowboys are a good team, loaded with talent, but the QB position is such a glaring weakness.

Comparing him to Wilson is laughable.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I think Russell Wilson is his ceiling....as of now? I like the McNair comparisons people bring up.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Dak doesn't need to get out of bounds because he is a grown man and big as some LBers. Sure you want him to stay protected but Dak can truck guys over when needing that crucial first down or TD. Wilson is more elusive with his running because he is a little midget boy, similar to Measly Beasley

I do somewhat agree that Dak shouldn't take unnecessary hits. To me he is really good at that. I'm not going to fault him or trying to get a extra yard or to get a first down. He's proven he can take those hits.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Russell Wilson is a straight up baller. It's an insult to compare him to Prescott.

Wilson had absolutely no running game last season. Seattle ranked 23rd in rushing last season and that's with a scrambling QB. They running backs averaged 65 yards/game. He also had one of the worst offensive lines in NFL. Dude was scrambling for his life the entire season, but still put up 3900 yards, 34 TD, 11 INT.

Take away Zeke Elliott and we know what Dak Prescott is. He can't carry a team. He is a game manager like Alex Smith. Hand the ball to Zeke, don't cause turnovers, make timely throws here and there. He needs a top 5 rushing attack and scoring defense to keep his team in games.

What are ridiculous thread. Cowboys are a good team, loaded with talent, but the QB position is such a glaring weakness.

Comparing him to Wilson is laughable.

But you just compared him to Wilson lol.......not only that but you compared a 3rd year pro Dak to 7 year pro Russell lol. Of course he's not Russell now....

Shouldn't you be worried about the Eagirls? The team Dak just threw 455 yards against? More yards than any other Cowboys qb has thrown for against your team?

 

[DFWJC]

Or Warren Moon even . . . a more athletic Warren Moon.

They seem nothing alike.
Warren Moon....silky smooth, pure passer Warren Moon?

Come on

 

[JGRXXN]

Russell Wilson is a straight up baller. It's an insult to compare him to Prescott.

Wilson had absolutely no running game last season. Seattle ranked 23rd in rushing last season (not a single 100-yard rusher all season and Wilson led the team in rushing in 6 games) and that's with a scrambling QB. They running backs averaged 65 yards/game. He also had one of the worst offensive lines in NFL. Dude was scrambling for his life the entire season, but still put up 3900 yards, 34 TD, 11 INT.

Take away Zeke Elliott and we know what Dak Prescott is. He can't carry a team. He is a game manager like Alex Smith. Hand the ball to Zeke, don't cause turnovers, make timely throws here and there. He needs a top 5 rushing attack and scoring defense to keep his team in games.

What are ridiculous thread. Cowboys are a good team, loaded with talent, but the QB position is such a glaring weakness.

Comparing him to Wilson is laughable.

Says the guy with an Eagle in his avatar... ok guy

 

[Super_Kazuya]

The comparison isn’t terrible, but it’s not as close as looking at the numbers in isolation would have you believe. There is still a decent gap in NFL play that has to be accounted for the four year difference in the start of their careers, which doesn’t seem like much but is a lot.
The big difference is while Wilson did drop off in his third year, he never plummeted to the depths that Dak did at the end of last year and most of this year. He was down for him, but still edge top ten. Also the comparison does cut off right at a favorable point, as going forward Dak would have to play at a much higher level to keep up, something I can’t see happening in the “Zeke, dink, dunk and run out the clock” era... and that’s not even mentioning Dak’s inconsistency.