Caleb Williams is Russell Wilson (in more ways than you might think)

[nobody 2,667]

I don't know if this is a new or unique perspective, but as I was driving home from the gym (chest and triceps with some legs thrown in plus of course the glamour muscles as always - bicep and abs), it dawned on me that caleb Williams is Russell wilson.

Their play styles are similar sure.  They both like to hold on to the ball in hopes of generating a big play.  They're both a bit undersized.  They both have some ability to use the legs.  They have a nice deep ball. 

But the play style isn't what drew me to the comparison.  They both have a way of coming off as too image-focused.  And I know there isn't a lot of noise around Caleb on this front... Yet, but I think there will be between the whole crying with his mom in the stands, wearing the dress and painting his nails, etc.  Russell has the same issue in a different way. He comes off as super corny and fake because he seems so concerned about his image with the corny self-given nicknames, the propensity to self-aggrandize his work ethic.

In Mr. unlimited's case, it became his downfall.  Teammates turned on him and then eventually coaches.  I think it's likely because he comes off as fake and produced.  

In my eyes, Caleb is heading down the same path.  Just watching him, he seems hyper-aware of people watching him and his actions come off as produced for media effect.  This will end up capping his ceiling.  Teammates need to trust and like each other for optimal results.  When his teammates start rolling their eyes at caleb and his brand, his time will be over.  And we're already seeing signs of that.  DJ moore walking off the field in the middle of a play, for instance.  Hopefully for him, his play can overcome his personality quirks, but it only lasted so long for DangeRuss.  It won't last forever for Caleb either.

I'd sell my dynasty stock in him.  

 

[Maximum Overkill 1,988]

37 minutes ago, nobody said:

I'd sell my dynasty stock in him.

No way, he's a Superflex League winner waiting to happen. Don't confuse real life and fantasy, he can run it. 

[jrokh 608]

If he has the same or similar career to Russ, why wouldn't you want that?

[nobody 2,667]

I would, but he appears to be more annoying than russ which means he probably will flame out sooner.  

 

[LaChup 233]

Thoth aren't painted nails, they're bear clawth.

[JagFan 163]

On 5/29/2025 at 9:22 PM, LaChup said:

Thoth aren't painted nails, they're bear clawth.

Thannon Tharp, is that you?

[Vikings4ever 550]

2 hours ago, JagFan said:

Thannon Tharp, is that you?

Jeff Garthia would like a word.

[Ray_T 753]

On 5/29/2025 at 5:43 PM, jrokh said:

If he has the same or similar career to Russ, why wouldn't you want that?

yep. Russ was pretty good.   its only in recent years his game had to change as he got older and couldnt run the ball like he could before.   Today,  hes basically a drop back pocket passer now who can occasionally run when the occasion calls for it.  

not the running dual threat QB he was to start his career.

think Alex Smith who was capable of running but didnt do so with all that much regularity.  I think he peaked at 4 or 500 yards rushing. but most years was closer to 200 or so.

either way, the early part of his career he was a fantasy darling.    and thats not bad

[JagFan 163]

Jamarcus Russell Wilson