2022 Pacific Northwest Sports Top 10: Number 9 – D.K. Metcalf
Bringing it to a close
AE: Ok but keep in mind those players played in a different era. How do his first 3 seasons compare with Justin Jefferson’s first 2? Ja’Marr Chase’s last season? Davante Adams after he became a full-time starter? He’s not at their level. And he won’t be the face of the franchise. Right now it’s Pete. Metcalf is maybe a top 15 receiver, more likely top 20. Compare Brandin Cooks last 2 or 3 seasons to Metcalf and you’ll see what I mean.
Noone mistake Cooks for a superstar and he’s produced more than DK. If you’re expecting a HOF career or anything approaching those 3 guys you compared him to, you’re going to be sorely disappointed. Tyreek Hill is a better version and the Chiefs let him walk because they recognize his contribution doesn’t match the salary he wants. On 3rd and 8 with their season on the line, Kansas City is looking for Travis Kelce, and the Seahawks are looking for Lockett. The big plays are nice but the 13-yard 1 reception games arent.
CP: Last season Lockett had five games where he was held to 30 yards receiving or less. Metcalf had just two such games. So, again which Seattle wide receiver is more boom or bust? Also, Lockett had five games where he topped 100-yards receiving. Metcalf had just one. They each both had two games of recording 96 and 98-yards. Seems to me, that you are confusing Lockett’s play with Metcalf.
We won’t ever see eye to eye on Metcalf. However, there are a few things we can both agree on Metcalf. We want him to be better. And we want him to help the Seattle Seahawks win games and bring back another Lombardi trophy. As for who’s the better receiver on the Seahawks and should Metcalf be one of PNWS Top 10, we’ll let our readers decide.
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What we can agree upon
AE: I think this year will be telling. Without having the best deep-ball passer in the league will Metcalf adjust and be an all-pro, or will his performance stagnate? We’ll finally have our Metcalf answer.
CP: Yes, this year will be telling about Metcalf and his career trajectory.