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Russell Wilson Influenced Urban Meyer's Decision to Hire Jags OC Darrell Bevell

Russell Wilson is still helping out his former offensive coordinator.

According to James Palmer of the NFL Network, Wilson "had a huge impact on Urban Meyer's decision to hire" Darrell Bevell for the role of offensive coordinator in Jacksonville after Wilson "told Meyer about Bevell's ability to get him ready to perform at a high level very quickly his rookie season."

Wilson hit the ground running during his first season in 2012, throwing for 3,118 yards, 26 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while completing 64.1 percent of his passes. The third-round pick went 11-5 as the starter, leading Seattle to the postseason.