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5 things Russell Wilson must do to win Super Bowl 49

By Jeff Weisinger

Jan 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) points during warm-ups prior to facing the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) points during warm-ups prior to facing the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) catches a 35 yard pass from quarterback Russell Wilson (not pictured) for the game winning touchdown ahead of Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams (38) during the overtime period in the NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) catches a 35 yard pass from quarterback Russell Wilson (not pictured) for the game winning touchdown ahead of Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams (38) during the overtime period in the NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Utilize everything to keep Brady and company off the field

This one’s a no-brainer for most, however keep in mind the tools Wilson has around him.  They’re not all Pro-Bowlers, but their almost just as efficient.  The longer the Seattle offense can stay on the field, the better the Seahawks’ chances are to win.

Besides, with the ninth-ranked offense in the NFL during the 2014 regular season (fifth in the postseason), it’s not like he hasn’t been doing that already.

January 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs the ball ahead of Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Julius Peppers (56) and defensive end Mike Daniels (76) during the second half in the NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) runs the ball ahead of Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Julius Peppers (56) and defensive end Mike Daniels (76) during the second half in the NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Between wideouts Doug Baldwin (66 rec., 825 yds, 3 TD) and Jermaine Kearse (67 rec. 537 yds, 1 TD), tight ends Luke Willson (40 rec. 362 yds, 3 TD) and Cooper Helfet (24 rec., 185 yds, 2 TD) and running backs Marshawn Lynch (1,306 yds., 13 TD, 48 rec., 367 yds, 4 rec. TD) and Robert Turbin (310 yds., 20 rec. 186 yds., 2 TD), the load to win Super Bowl XLIX doesn’t completely fall on the 5’11” quarterback.

While there’s a lot for Wilson to do in the big game, he doesn’t have to do everything offensively for all 60 minutes.

He has the tools, he should use them.

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