Kurt Warner is back in the lab watching film of Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson.
First time around, the former looked at the latter’s “second-level throws.” Which is described, by Warner, as passes between 15 and 25 yards.
Now, Warner is breaking down Wilson’s ability to “move and throw the football.” That’s right, we’re now looking at Wilson keeping plays alive with his legs. Not every play call is going to work. But with quarterbacks like Wilson, mobile threats, the call can still work. Wilson is able to elude the pass-rush by moving out of the pocket, planting his feet and throwing. Or he can take off and scramble. Especially if the defense is playing man, meaning the defenders’ backs are facing the QB.
Warner added Wilson separates himself with his ability to move. “Whether he’s staying on the run or whether he half rolls to be able to get out in space, buy himself some time, and make those big throws down the field,” Warner said. “Those are the things he’s really good at.”
Now, to the tape.
Warner dissects a Seahawks play against the 49ers defense. The defense is lined up in a Cover 1 or 3 man defense. Wilson is able to move the lame duck safety, or the single high safety, with his eyes and the play design of a roll out. D.K. Metcalf, meanwhile, sneakily gets open on a crosser on the side of the field opposite of the roll out. Broncos Country hopes Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy can do the same next season. Enough spoilers, click the link above to watch Warner break down more tape.
Check out part 2 of Warner grinding Wilson’s tape on the former’s YouTube channel: Kurt Warner x QBConfidential. We’ll see the latter creating more tape to grind next month when training camp starts.
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