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Seahawks star DK Metcalf was a guest on the Rich Eisen show recently.
Seahawks star DK Metcalf was a guest on the Rich Eisen show recently. Among the topics they covered was franchise legend Bobby Wagner, who’s returned to Seattle after one season in LA.
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Through two games he’s “only” posted 10 catches, 113 yards and one touchdown.
Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf isn’t taking anybody by surprise anymore, if he ever was. Metcalf’s freakish size and athleticism for his position has helped him become a star – and he’s been recognized as such by his peers, being voted No. 22 on this year’s NFL Top 100 list.
It’s been a relatively quiet start to the 2021 season for Metcalf, though. Through two games he’s “only” posted 10 catches, 113 yards and one touchdown. Compared to what we’re used to seeing from No. 14 that’s a little bit slow. Today, Metcalf talked about how opposing teams are defending him differently this year – mainly by talking more (NSFW) and trying to get into his head.
Asked if he’s noticed a difference in how teams are playing him this year, DK Metcalf says opponents are “talking shit” more. That’s it. Says teams are baiting him, tryna get in his head. He feels they think that’s their best bet at stopping him.
— Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) September 23, 2021
Metcalf admitted that he got a little bit carried away this past week against the Titans.
DK Metcalf says last week he went too far with his trash talking during, after plays with Titans DBs. He’s aware. “Get close to the line, but don’t cross it….I’m an emotional player.” #Seahawks @thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/JcDSm8IoS2
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) September 23, 2021
Looking ahead, Metcalf should have a chance to produce more against Minnesota. In two career meetings with the Vikings, he’s averaged 84 yards and a touchdown.
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Steve Kerr had high praise for D.K. Metcalf’s incredible touchdown-saving tackle in the Seahawks vs. Cardinals Sunday Night Football tilt.
On Sunday night, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf made a play that had the sports world buzzing.
While the second-year pass catcher is known for his ability to take the top off defenses with his blend of electric speed and size, Metcalf’s standout play came while making a tackle.
In the second quarter of the Seahawks Sunday Night Football matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, MVP front runner Russell Wilson threw a rare errant pass that was intercepted by Budda Baker. As the Pro Bowl safety made his break in the opposite direction with a clear path to the endzone, Metcalf showed off his 4.3 speed.
With an impressive effort, Metcalf was able to run down Baker after sprinting nearly the length of the field. The Ole Miss product’s tackle at the two-yard line saved what looked like a no doubt pick-six touchdown for the Cardinals.
Following the chase-down tackle, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors had high praise for Metcalf. On Twitter, Steve Kerr called Metcalf’s tackle “one of the most incredible things” he’s ever seen in sports.
Via @SteveKerr on Twitter:
This is one of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen in sports. https://t.co/6vw2bfTHHo
— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerr) October 26, 2020
Along with Kerr, Golden State forward Draymond Green had a shoutout for the Seattle Seahawks pass catchers on Twitter.
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Next week, Metcalf and the Seahawks will host Golden State’s Bay Area neighbor, the San Francisco 49ers. Kyle Shanahan, Jimmy Garoppolo, George Kittle and the Niners will suit up against Wilson’s Seahawks in a critical division matchup on Sunday in Seattle at 1:25 P.M. PST.
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