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5 reasons Seahawks fans should be excited for the future

By Colby Patnode

SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 3: Wide receiver DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks scores a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at CenturyLink Field on November 3, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won 40-34 in overtime. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 3: Wide receiver DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks scores a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at CenturyLink Field on November 3, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won 40-34 in overtime. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) /
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No. 2: DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett

It didn’t take long for the Seahawks to find a way to replace Doug Baldwin and maintain their fantastic 1-2 punch at WR, albeit in a different fashion. But Lockett showed the ability to work underneath and out of the slot, in addition to his obvious big play ability.

Lockett played all 16 games, though he did suffer a pretty serious injury against the 49ers that limited him for a few weeks. He finished the regular season with 82 receptions for 1057 yards and 8 TDs.

Meanwhile, rookie DK Metcalf posted 900 yards and 7 TDs on 58 catches. A solid season for anybody, but especially for a rookie who apparently turns like an aircraft carrier. Metcalf made a lot of front office executives, coaches, and defensive backs look stupid this season and got better every week.

Metcalf cleaned up his drops, added some variety to his route tree, showed an eagerness to run block and impeccable football IQ. Most will tell you it takes until a WRs third season for him to learn the nuance of NFL offenses, but Metcalf is way ahead of schedule.

It is a shame Dissly couldn’t get in a full season, as the trio could be amongst the best in the game. The team needs to add another receiver, but luckily the 2020 draft class happens to be loaded with WR talent.

But with Metcalf and Lockett locked in for 2020, the Seahawks passing game is already in good shape. I can’t wait to see what Metcalf can do in year 2 and we can feel pretty confident that Tyler will the same player he always has been.

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