Super Bowl 49: Whose legacy will be most affected?

Apr. 2, 2013; Tempe, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the Super Bowl champions ring on the hand of Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians during a press conference to announce the signing of quarterback Carson Palmer (not pictured) at the Cardinals practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

5 of 12

January 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the second half in the NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

If The Seahawks Win, Will Russell Wilson Vault Into The Elite Quarterback Discussion?

Positive Legacy Prospects:

Russell Wilson has led a charmed life since college. He’s already won a Super Bowl in his second year in the league, and is on the precipice of a second. Imagine – back to back Super Bowl rings in year three.

That’s unprecedented greatness.

The sky is the limit for Russell Wilson, and barring injury he’s got plenty of career left in front of him. But an achievement like this has never happened, and is unlikely to happen again. A win immediately vaults Wilson into the upper echelons of quarterbacks in the league right now, and puts him in the discussion for his place in the history of the position.

Negative Legacy Prospects:

Should Russell Wilson falter, the questions will start. Can a running quarterback have sustained success? Can a short quarterback hold up in today’s NFL? Is Seattle’s offense too weak to match its dominant defense? Worst of all: Is Russell Wilson just a game manager?

Next: Bill Belichick - Is He Bill Walsh, Marv Levy Or Somewhere In Between?

Home/New England Patriots