On Monday morning, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler revealed the results of anonymous NFL executives, coaches, and scouts voting on the league’s top 10 quarterbacks. Unsurprisingly, the New York Giants did not have a representative on the list.
However, Russell Wilson still landed a mention.
Sitting at No. 9 on the list is one of Wilson’s new rivals, Jalen Hurts. The most recent Super Bowl Champion was reportedly linked to Wilson based on the opinion of “more than a few” anonymous voters. Per Fowler, they see “shaes” of Wilson in Hurts.
“More than a few voters see shades of a Russell Wilson career arc,” Fowler explained. “Hurts has many traits that contribute to winning at a high level, but needs a steady running game around him and wouldn’t necessarily thrive in a pass-heavy system.”
During Wilson’s years with the Seattle Seahawks, he was consistently among the top quarterbacks in the game. Not only was he a dual-threat, but the Seahawks had one of the more notable rushers in their backfield with Marshawn Lynch.
The comparison is understandable, but also loose. From the time he entered the NFL as a rookie third-rounder to his final season in Seattle, Wilson averaged nearly 475 passing attempts per season. Through Hurts’ first five years in the NFL, he exceeded that total just once.
When Hurts was tasked with nearly 540 passing attempts throughout the 2023 NFL season, he turned the ball over at a career-high rate. The veteran quarterback ended up throwing 15 interceptions while tossing 23 touchdowns. Hurts finished the 2023 season with 3,858 yards.
In 2024, the Eagles added the Giants’ former star rusher, Saquon Barkley. The presence of Barkley changed the Eagles’ offensive approach. As the veteran running back took on 345 carries, more than ever did in a Giants uniform, the star running back totaled over 2,000 yards on the ground.
As the executives suggest, a stronger run game around Hurts helped the Eagles find the highest level of success in the NFL as they won the Super Bowl in 2025.
When it comes to Wilson, the Giants are the ones banking on him to be successful these days. With Seattle, Denver, and Pittsburgh in the rearview, it feels like New York will be Wilson’s final chance to prove he’s a starter in the NFL.
The 36-year-old has struggled to find the same rhythm he once had with the Seahawks. Matching him up with the young stud, Malik Nabers, the Giants hope that Wilson’s career keeps on a successful path as they would like to compete with Hurts and the rest of the NFC East.
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