Tag: Dad

Seahawks TE Greg Olsen has played in NFL with DK Metcalf and his dad

Seattle Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen has played in NFL with DK Metcalf and his dad, Terrence, who was a guard for the Bears in the 2000s.

There is no denying tight end Greg Olsen is a seasoned veteran of the National Football League, but just how seasoned is he? Well, Olsen is “experienced” enough to have now played in the NFL with Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf and Metcalf’s DAD, Terrence.

Metcalf’s father spent seven seasons in the league as a guard for the Bears, where Olsen began his career in 2007. Although the two only spent a couple of years together on the roster, the time wasn’t forgotten.

Metcalf recounted a story for reporters during his Zoom press conference on Thursday.

“Like a month ago, me and Greg worked out and I brought my dad up there with me, and how they rekindled an old flame was kind of funny, because they just started smiling,” Metcalf said. “And Greg was like, ‘I’ve got to tell you about some stories in the locker room,’ and all of that. So, I mean, it looked like they had a pretty good relationship. But me just learning from Greg, it’s been great. He’s been teaching me a lot this offseason, since he’s been in the league, probably, what, 20 years now?

For the record, Olsen was selected by the Bears in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft, so he has a few more seasons to play before he hits the 20-year mark.

“He’s a great player, great tight end, and just to learn from him, it’s going to be special,” Metcalf said with a smile.

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D’Andre Swift’s dad is absolutely jacked, is he draft eligible?

After the Detroit Lions drafted D’Andre Swift ESPN showed his dad working out and it’s worth exploring if he has declared for the draft as well.

After the Detroit Lions drafted D’Andre Swift ESPN showed his dad, Darren, working out and it’s worth exploring if he has declared for the draft as well.

Trey Wingo was only a few seconds into his breakdown of Swift when a video of Darren Swift flashed across the screen and eye-bugging ensued:

Darren owns a gym called Premium Training Swift Fit in North Philadelphia and it looks like he rarely leaves. When the pandemic lockdown lifts in Michigan and D’Andre Swift finally is able to visit Allen Park, it’s fair to wonder if coach Matt Patricia would try and talk dad into signing an undrafted free agent contract.

Assuming he’s not actually drafted.

Broncos QB Drew Lock doing what his dad was unable to do

“I’m just happy I can do this for him,” Broncos quarterback Drew Lock said of his father, who dreamed of playing in the NFL.

When Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock made his NFL debut in a 23-20 win over the Chargers on Sunday, his parents — Andy and Laura — were in the stands. They went to his games at Missouri and they weren’t about to miss his first NFL start.

“It means the world to me that they end up coming to all these games for me,” Lock said after the win. “They did in college and I’m sure they’re going to try to keep doing that in the NFL. To be able to have them there, to enjoy this night, it’s so special. I ended up making eye contact with them after the second touchdown.”

Andy Lock was an offensive lineman at Missouri from 1986-89. He went undrafted after suffering a leg injury as a senior and was invited to camp by the Giants. Andy didn’t make New York’s 53-man roster and his NFL dream died. His son’s dream is very much alive.

“Just seeing my dad — he was an undrafted guy and got to play a couple preseason games — he wanted to make it to the big stage and I think for him to see his son go out and do that and live out the dream that he wanted to fulfill is pretty cool for him,” Lock said. “I’m just happy I can do this for him and for everyone here as well.”

Broncos rookie guard Dalton Risner knows how much Lock’s debut meant to his family.

“[I’m] really proud for him, really proud for his family, really proud for his dad Andy,” Risner said Sunday. “I know they were all here and that was a big win for them, and I know Drew had a lot to prove after not going where he wanted in the draft, so I’m excited for him.”

Lock was selected by Denver in the second round of April’s draft and spent the first half of the season on injured reserve with a thumb injury. He’s healthy now and is expected to remain the start for the rest of the season. Lock’s family — and Broncos fans — hope the young quarterback remains the starter for many years to come.

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