The Seattle Seahawks added another receiver to the mix on Tuesday afternoon, reportedly agreeing to terms with former New England Patriots wideout Phillip Dorsett on a one-year deal.
Dorsett is coming off a solid season in New England, and he will compete for Seattle’s No. 3 receiver role behind Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.
Lately, the Seahawks have made it clear they prioritize speed above all else when coveting wide receivers, which makes sense considering Wilson’s elite ability to throw the long ball.
The addition of Dorsett, who ran a blistering 4.33 in the 40-yard dash, gives Seattle three receivers with absolutely elite sprint speed on the outside.
Seahawks starting WR 40 times:
• 4.33 – Phillip Dorsett
• 4.33 -DK Metcalf
• 4.40 – Tyler Lockett🔥 🔥 💨💨
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) March 24, 2020
While Malik Turner, David Moore and John Ursua don’t possess that kind of speed, they also provide plenty of athleticism to round out Seattle’s receiving corps.
Plus, the team could potentially pursue free agent Josh Gordon if he is reinstated by the NFL, following a suspension last season that could be reversed after the new CBA passed.
Wilson is elite at nearly everything on the football field, but he often doesn’t get enough recognition for his accuracy on deep throws. That accuracy is a huge reason for the emergence of Lockett as a bonafide WR1, and of course the excellent performance of Metcalf in his rookie season.
Dorsett had a nice campaign with Tom Brady and the Patriots last year, but he could really thrive as a true x-receiver in Pete Carroll’s system if he’s allowed to cut loose on the outside.
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