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Found August 16, 2012 on Shatter The Backboard:
PLAYERS: Russell Wilson,  Tarvaris Jackson,  Matt Flynn
TEAMS: Seattle Seahawks
Tarvaris Jackson may be frustrated by the Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback competition, butRussell Wilson is enjoying it. Wilson, who is backing up Matt Flynn during the preseason while Jackson watches from the sideline, said on KJR in Seattle that he thinks he’s getting better as a quarterback — and getting closer to being a starting quarterback. [...]
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