"Holy sh*t what a terrible take" - NFL fans grill Ryan Clark for recent comments on Russell Wilson
Yesterday, Ryan Clark didn't mince his words when it came to his thoughts on Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. On ESPN's "Get Up," former Steelers defensive back Ryan Clark said that Wilson isn't an "all-time great" quarterback and that we have to stop putting him in those conversations.
"Russell Wilson is not an all-time great QB. He's never going to be in those conversations. We have to stop putting him in that world that any team that has Russell Wilson can win a Super Bowl," said Clark.
"Russell Wilson is not an all-time great QB. He's never going to be in those conversations. We have to stop putting him in that world that any team that has Russell Wilson can win a Super Bowl."
—@Realrclark25 😳 https://t.co/ENeRNqbQDn
What a take. We're not sure if Clark sincerely means this, or if he's just trying to create a bit of hype or start some trade speculation with Russell Wilson.
Clark also added that Wilson “isn’t that much of a factor that changes who football teams are.”
Fans took to twitter to criticize Clark's take
In the world that we live in, if a commentator, analyst, or whoever it may be has a controversial take, fans and people are quick to notice and even quicker putting their own opinion. Fans, for the most part, were livid and did not agree with Clark.
One Twitter user was surprised by Clark's take, calling it one of his worst takes, stating he'd gladly have the quarterback in East Rutherford, seemingly with the New York Jets.
Wow, I usually like Ryan Clark but this is the worst take. He plays much better when it counts than the "best thrower of the football" Aaron Rodgers. I would gladly take him here in East Rutherford. twitter.com/GetUpESPN/stat…
Another fan backed up the superstar quarterback by replying with Wilson's Hall-Of-Fame resume.
104-53-1 as a starter. 15th all time TDs with a 2 SB appearances and 1 SB W.
He’s already heading to Canton… twitter.com/getupespn/stat…
Another fan went on to present the fact that Wilson is in elite company as he's one of 14 quarterbacks to have eight playoff seasons.
Only 14 QBs all time have 8 playoff seasons. Wilson is one of them and rest are hall of famers except Mcnabb. twitter.com/GetUpESPN/stat…
This Twitter user admits he isn't a Seahawks fan but he is puzzled about all the Russell Wilson slander.
I hate the Seahawks with ALL of my being and even I’m like… what the hell is going on with all the Wilson slander? twitter.com/getupespn/stat…
Meanwhile, one fan said that this was one of Clark's "all time" worst takes.
@GetUpESPN @Realrclark25 This is one of Ryan Clark’s worst takes of all time
Clark even went as far as to respond to one fan and questioned their judgment.
@KaptainKlutch77 @GetUpESPN Because I said someone wasn’t an “ALL TIME GREAT”… Never won a MVP, never a All Pro. That’s an All time GREAT? On the GOAT list? Not to me… I do think he’s a VERY GOOD QB. That’s not an insult
This fan reminded us of how close Wilson was to winning a second Super Bowl.
@GetUpESPN @Realrclark25 Dude should have two SBs if it wasn’t for one of the worst calls in NFL history. Stop this
This fan called Clark out for his contradictory statement, digging up a post-game interview where he called Wilson "the best player in the league."
@GetUpESPN @Realrclark25 twitter.com/hamm_pj/status…
Another fan called Clark "insane," stating that Wilson is a top-five quarterback.
@GetUpESPN @Realrclark25 You're absolutely insane... And I'm not a Seahawks fan. Russell Wilson is a top 5 QB in the NFL. He also has one of THE worst Offensive Lines in the league. Put Russ in Dallas, Cleveland, Tampa Bay, Denver.. they are instant super bowl favorites.
This Twitter user claims Clark is using this take as clickbait.
@kwill44 @GetUpESPN @Realrclark25 Ryan Clark just chases the click bait topics🤡
While another fan suggested anybody could be an analyst nowadays, saying that they "thought Ryan Clark knew the game of football."
holy shit what a terrible take anybody can be an analyst nowadays i guess i thought ryan clark knew the game even though he used to get torched lmao twitter.com/GetUpESPN/stat…
Regardless of whether Clark was serious or not, it was quite the take. Wilson is an all-time great quarterback. Whether people view him as a top-five or top-ten quarterback is up for debate.