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Why Seahawks DK Metcalf will be a Pro Bowler his sophomore season

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jake Heaps stated that wide receiver DK Metcalf will be a Pro Bowler in his second season as a pro.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf had a sensational rookie year in 2019 and is gearing up for 2020 to take the next step in his NFL career. Former team quarterback Jake Heaps expressed his confidence that Metcalf would do just that.

“I think DK Metcalf is going to be a Pro Bowler in Year 2,” Heaps said on 710 ESPN Seattle on Friday. “I just think DK is ready to explode onto the scene yet again in a big way and show that DK Metcalf can be one of the elite receivers in this league.”

Metcalf recorded 58 receptions for 900 yards and seven touchdowns in 2019. He will have to work hard and further his chemistry with Russell Wilson to top that production in his sophomore season.

“I think DK has continued to work extremely hard on his craft, and I think that Russell and DK’s relationship has continued to grow and mature,” Heaps said.

Heaps stated that Metcalf now has expectations to improve and that he cannot get complacent because opposing defenses may adjust to him, but he has been extremely impressive.

“Gosh, I’ve just been so impressed with this guy. He’s been a pro’s pro since the beginning and that has not changed this offseason after a rookie year. You typically see some rookie sensations struggle in the second year or third year of their career because they get comfortable and DK is simply not one of those guys. I expect big things from DK Metcalf and fully believe he will be a Pro Bowler here in Year 2.”

Metcalf will be one of the key components of the Seahawks offense in 2020 . . . if there is even a season.

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Why Seahawks should stay away from wide receiver Antonio Brown

Sometimes the juice isn’t worth the squeeze – why the Seattle Seahawks should stay away from wide receiver Antonio Brown.

The rumor mill was in full production on Wednesday evening when Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was seen working out with former Steelers receiver Antonio Brown. The video was posted on Brown’s private Instagram account with the caption “Who would like to see this on Sundays?”

This of course set up a new wave of speculation on if the Seahawks are going to be Brown’s next landing spot. Seattle has been linked to Brown in the past, and recently the team has admitted they’ve had internal discussions about the topic again. It’s no secret  Wilson would love another target like Brown to throw to, as he has stated he thinks the Seahawks need more superstars.

The idea of a receiving corps headlined by Brown, Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf is quite tantalizing. However, sometimes the juice just isn’t worth the squeeze.

There is a reason why Brown hasn’t played a snap of football since Week 2 of last season – he’s got so much baggage he makes Coach look like a gas station. He has been a major headache for the Steelers, Raiders and even the Patriots all within the span of less than a year.

Brown became a toxic member of the Steelers and essentially forced his way out. The relationship between him and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, as well as coach Mike Tomlin, had deteriorated past the point of no return.

Once Brown forced his way to the Raiders, his tenure in the silver and black was nothing short of a train wreck. During the short few months, he managed to get frostbite on his feet during cryotherapy, held out of training camp because he protested the NFL’s helmet policy and cursed out his general manager. Because of his antics, he lost out of over $29 million when Oakland voided his contract.

Brown’s time in New England didn’t last long either as he was released after one game due to allegations of sexual misconduct. He later found himself back in legal jeopardy with burglary and battery charges.

While Brown cut a deal to avoid jail time due to those charges recently, he still faces a lawsuit for sexual misconduct and a potential suspension from the NFL.

There is no doubt a Wilson to Brown connection could be electric, but the Seahawks don’t need to add such a volatile player into the mix. Especially since they released notable malcontents in Richard Sherman and Michael Bennett a little over three years ago.

If Brown was unhappy in Pittsburgh where he was getting 160-plus targets a year, it is hard to imagine he will be content in a run-first style offense and splitting targets three ways.

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Seahawks QB Russell Wilson seen working out with Antonio Brown

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson seen working out with Antonio Brown – could Wilson be openly lobbying Seattle to add Brown to the roster?

In a move that will surely light sports and social media aflame with speculation, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was seen working out with mercurial wide receiver Antonio Brown.

Brown, who has almost become more known for his recent off-field antics than his performance as a player, posted a video of him catching a pass from Wilson, who was wearing his Seahawks helmet.

On Brown’s original Instagram post, he had a caption that read “Who would like to see this on Sundays? That was fun!!!!!!”

Ever since Brown was released by the Patriots – following two very public divorces from the Steelers and Raiders – fans around the country have wondered where Brown might end up next.

 

While Brown is certainly a wild card and a potential headache for any team that signs him, his talent is undeniable. It is exactly why he will still likely get another shot in the NFL.

With this in mind, the Seahawks have been linked as a possible landing spot. Wilson has been openly supportive of the Seahawks acquiring Brown, and Seattle has recently had internal discussions regarding the matter. Of course, this isn’t the first time the Seahawks have considered it.

Wilson has also been very vocal about his desire for the Seahawks to land more superstars. Adding Brown would certainly fit the description, and a receiving trio of Brown, Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf could be lethal for opposing defenses.

However, having a player as volatile as Brown could be like adding a ticking time bomb to an otherwise stable situation.

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DeMaurice Smith criticizes Russell Wilson and DK Metcalf for workout

NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith criticized NFL players for ignoring social distancing guidelines and working out together.

 

NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Russell Wilson recently made waves by practicing ahead of the 2020 season with teammates, even after NFLPA Medical Director Dr. Thom Mayer’s advice that players should refrain from group workouts due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Wilson posted a video to Twitter that displayed him practicing with wide receiver DK Metcalf in spite of Mayer’s warnings.

In response, NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith stated that the players participating in workouts with each other are being reckless by ignoring social distancing guidelines.

“Those practices are not in the best interest of our players’ safety,” Smith told USA TODAY. “They’re not in the best interest of protecting our players heading into training camp, and I don’t think they are in the best interest of us getting through an entire season.”

 

“All of the things that players may want to do during the offseason have a direct impact on how well we can negotiate protections for them once the season starts,” Smith said.

The Seattle Seahawks would do well to take heed of the risk of working out with teammates at this point in time and follow social distancing guidelines to the best of their ability.

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PFF’s 4-round NFL redraft includes 3 Seattle Seahawks

PFF’s four-round NFL re-draft included Russell Wilson, Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf, but strangely not Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner.

After ESPN completed a four-round, 128 player redraft of the entire NFL, the folks over at Pro Football Focus decided to take their own stab at the exercise.

ESPN’s draft included four Seattle Seahawks: Russell Wilson (2) Bobby Wagner (45) DK Metcalf (111) and Tyler Lockett (128). Pro Football Focus’ exercise only included three Seahawks, however, with Wagner going undrafted.

No Wagner among the top 128 players is a bit surprising, especially considering how often Pro Football Focus lists Wagner as the best linebacker, and among the best overall players, in the NFL.

The rest of the list looks fairly similar to ESPN’s, with Wilson going third overall, Metcalf going 61st and Lockett going just two picks later at 63.

It seems the PFF drafters valued offense, particularly wide receiver play, far more than the ESPN draft.

Either way, it’s clear the Seahawks have four franchise players – two who are well on their way to the Hall of Fame, as well as a young up-and-coming star in Metcalf and a reliable, albeit underrated, pass catcher in Lockett.

Add in a young core of developing stars in Chris Carson, Will Dissly, Shaquill Griffin and Quandre Diggs, and you have the recipe for a team that could go a long way in 2020.

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Could DK Metcalf be Seahawks key home-grown player in 2020?

If he is able to take another leap in his second year, wide receiver DK Metcalf could be the Seattle Seahawks key home-grown player in 2020.

Around the NFL editor Gregg Rosenthal recently took a look at one home-grown player from each team who could make a huge impact during the 2020 season by taking a leap in his development.

Rosenthal’s choice for the Seahawks is wide receiver, DK Metcalf.

“Watching Metcalf’s route tree expand as his rookie season wore on was a very good sign,” Rosenthal writes. “The Seahawks smartly focused early on what Metcalf did well as the team’s ‘X’ receiver in the red zone and on long sideline routes. Later in the season, he began to show an aptitude for deep and shallow crossing routes.”

Metcalf improved significantly his rookie year and finished the regular season with 58 receptions for 900 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 games played. He clicked with quarterback Russell Wilson and emerged as a real weapon for Seattle.

“Now that he’s shown he can produce on the outside, Seattle coaches say he’ll be used more in the slot, where he’s an even bigger mismatch,” Rosenthal continues. “A second-year leap from Metcalf would give the Seahawks the best 1-2 wideout combination (with Tyler Lockett) of the Pete Carroll era.”

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Ranking the No. 1 wide receivers Eagles’ CB Darius Slay will face in 2020

Ranking the No. 1 wide receivers Eagles CB Darius Slay will face in 2020

The Philadelphia Eagles can now lay claims to having one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL after they acquired Darius Slay from the Lions for draft picks.

Over the past few seasons, the Eagles have suffered at the hands of top-flight wide receivers and during the 2020 NFL season, they’ll face some of the best pass catchers on the planet.

The Eagles will play their three NFC East opponents (Dal, NYG, Was), four AFC North opponents (Bal, Cle, Pit, Cin) along with four teams from the NFC West (49ers, Rams, Seahawks, Cardinals) as well as the Saints and Packers.

That’s some heavyweight wide receiver play and a reason why some analysts and prognosticators believe the Eagles will have a hard time repeating as NFC East champions.

In the division, they’ll see Amari Cooper twice, along with Sterling Shephard and the dynamic Terry McLaurin.

During the four-game AFC North jaunt, they’ll face Marquise Hollywood Brown (Antonio Brown’s cousin), a huge matchup with Odell Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster, and A.J. Green.

In the NFC West, Slay and the Eagles will face Deebo Samuel, Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf, Robert Woods, and the electric DeAndre Hopkins.

And finally, Slay will have an all-world matchup with the Saints Michael Thomas and the Packers Davante Adams.

If all these guys are healthy, Slay and the Eagles secondary could arguably end up-facing five of the top-12 wideouts in the NFL this season.

With the virtual offseason progressing, we rank the No. 1 wide receivers on the Eagles 2020 NFL schedule.

If the team has no clear cut No. 1, then we ranked the top-2.

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12. Deebo Samuel

A player that the Eagles could have chosen ahead of JJ Arcega-Whiteside, Samuel burst onto the scene with the 49ers and he’s going to be a really good one.

Samuel amassed 961 yards total from scrimmage last season – 802 through the air and 159 on the ground. That surpassed the previous high of 953 by Jerry Rice in 1985. Samuel’s s 961 scrimmage yards ranked 27th among all wideouts, and he was second to the Titans AJ Brown among rookies.

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DK Metcalf speaks on George Floyd’s death and aftermath via Twitter

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf spoke out on Twitter about George Floyd’s death and the emotional aftermath of the situation.

 

 

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf took to Twitter on Saturday and shared his thoughts on George Floyd’s mistreatment and death at the hands of police officer Derek Chauvin and the emotional aftermath of the situation.

In a deep and despondent voice, Metcalf expressed his fears that African Americans close to him could also become victims of racial abuse.

“I watched the George Floyd video a couple days ago, and the one thing that kept sticking out to me was, I have family, friends, brothers that look like George Floyd,” Metcalf stated. “To think being black in America can lead to that, it scares me. It breaks my heart that . . . my uncles could go out into the world today and that could be them.”

Metcalf felt the need to speak out on this issue to show his desire for justice.

“I wanted to say something because if I didn’t, then I felt like I would be supporting it, and that’s not right,” he said. “That’s totally not right, and . . . I’m just at a loss for words now.”

He also urged the African American community to stay strong and continue to push for equality, unity, and peace, referencing their ancestors in the civil rights movement.

“Black community, we just got to continue to fight and stick together man, because our ancestors have been through tough times and they taught us how to do it,” Metcalf said. “So let’s just continue to stick together.”

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Seahawks receiving corps ranked 17th in league by PFF

The Seattle Seahawks group of receivers was ranked 17th in the league by Pro Football Focus, and last among NFC West teams.

Pro Football Focus recently released a ranking of every NFL team’s receiving corps ahead of the 2020 season, and the Seattle Seahawks finish middle of the pack at 17th overall – good for dead last in the NFC West.

The Cardinals (12) Rams (15) and 49ers (16) all narrowly edged out the Seahawks, who return nearly every receiver from last year’s squad except Josh Gordon and Malik Turner.

Seattle will head into the season with Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf reprising their roles as the top two options, respectively, but PFF is concerned about Seattle’s lack of depth outside of that dynamic duo.

“Seattle doesn’t really have a strong option at the third wide receiver spot, though, one that the likes of David Moore, Phillip Dorsett and John Ursua should be fighting for,” Ben Linsey of PFF wrote. “That could lead to some more two tight-end sets with Will Dissly and Greg Olsen in 2020.”

Indeed, many believe the Seahawks will roll with two tight ends more often in 2020, with Dissly and Olsen also joined by Jacob Hollister, Luke Willson and a pair of draft picks: Colby Parkinson and Stephen Sullivan.

Still, unless Dorsett or Moore break out in a big way, this team loses some of their luster after Lockett and Metcalf.

Perhaps a reunion with Josh Gordon, which has been heavily discussed, or even a surprise move to sign Antonio Brown would shore up the team’s depth and boost them in the rankings.

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Touchdown Wire ranks Seahawks’ offense 7th-best in NFL

USA TODAY’s Touchdown Wire has ranked the Seattle Seahawks’ offense the seventh-best in NFL heading into the 2020 regular season.

With the start of the 2020 NFL season slowly inching closer, Touchdown Wire’s Mark Schofield took a look at all 32 offenses around the league in order to rank the units from worst to first.

Taking each team’s moves during free agency and the NFL draft into consideration, Schofield slipped the Seahawks into the No. 7 spot.

Here are some of the statistics he used in determining the order:

Points Per Game: 25.3 (9th out of 32)

Yards Per Game: 374.4 (8th out of 32)

Yards Per Play: 5.7 (12th out of 32)

“On the offensive side of the football they have Russell Wilson, and that honestly might be enough,” Schofield explained. “In a quarterback-driven league he is one of the elite players, who can truly raise the level of play in those around him. But he does have a solid supporting cast. DK Metcalf avoided questions about a three-cone drill to become a dangerous threat on the outside, and Tyler Lockett remains a consistent option for Wilson at all levels of the field.”

 

“Adding Greg Olsen will give Wilson a solid tight end option, and honestly don’t sleep on seventh-round pick Stephen Sullivan from LSU,” Schofield continued. “He might have struggled to see playing time behind Thaddeus Moss after switching to tight end, but he could be a mismatch type of player in this offense.”

Wilson and company likely hope they’ll get the chance to take the field sooner than later and improve upon their rankings in 2020.

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