Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has high praise for Seahawks QB Russell Wilson. David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Bill Belichick praises 'underrated' Russell Wilson: 'I don't really see anybody better than this player'

By Blake Harper | Last updated 9/17/20

The New England Patriots are set to face off against the Seattle Seahawks, who absolutely annihilated the Atlanta Falcons thanks to a nearly perfect passing game from Russell Wilson. When asked about Wilson, Patriots coach Bill Belichick made it clear he's not overlooking the quarterback, saying he is among the most talented passers in the entire league.

"Honestly, I think he’s in a way underrated by the media or the fans, I don’t know," Belichick said. "But I don’t really see anybody better than this player."

Bill Belichick this morning on Russell Wilson, the QB that the Patriots will be facing Sunday night in Seattle: “Honestly I think he’s in a way underrated by the media or the fans, I don’t know. But I don’t really see anybody better than this player.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 17, 2020

On the one hand, Belichick is absolutely right that Wilson does not get the credit he deserves from most fans and media. Too often, Mr. Unlimited is left out of conversations about the best quarterback in the NFL, getting overlooked in favor of Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and even Belichick's old quarterback Tom Brady. He hasn't received a single MVP in his eight seasons, despite leading Seattle to the postseason seven times, including back-to-back Super Bowl appearances.

But on the other hand, saying Russell Wilson is underrated is almost a cliché among die-hard NFL fans and experts, as countless articles, tweets and podcasts have been made complaining about Wilson not getting enough hype.

Still, just because it's cliché, doesn't mean it's not true, as Wilson has proven himself to be as consistent and outstanding as any other quarterback in the NFL. At least Wilson can take solace in knowing that Belichick is not among those who underrate him, even if he remains underappreciated by casual fans.

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