Seahawks news: Metcalf and Lockett ranked in the top 5 best WR duos
By Geoff Shull
Every year PFF releases its top 5 wide receiver duos. This year, the Seahawks wide receivers DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett squeaked in at number 5.
The Seahawks have a dream team between the 6’4” DK Metcalf and the 5’10” Tyler Lockett. The two are perfect complements to one another. While one is a physical presence who tanks opposing players like he is playing with children, the other runs such crisp routes that he creates separation with ease. It’s no wonder that the two made it in the top 5 for 2020’s best wide receiving duos.
When you think of who the number one receiver is on the Seahawks, there wouldn’t be much hesitation when you say Tyler Lockett. I mean the guy is just an immaculate talent. He possesses elite elusiveness, speed and body control. Some of the catches he has are just ridiculous, while others simply shouldn’t be possible.
Lockett was a player who many questioned when the Seahawks chose to pay him instead of Paul Richardson. However, 2 years later, it is clear the Seahawks knew what they were doing. Lockett seamlessly filled into the number 1 wideout role when Doug Baldwin announced his retirement.
His chemistry with Russell Wilson is one for the storybooks. Last season, Russell Wilson had a 127 passer rating when targeting Tyler Lockett. This was good for 5th in the NFL. The year before, he had a perfect passer rating of 158.3 when targeting Lockett. There aren’t many wide receivers in the NFL more underappreciated than Tyler Lockett.
Switching gears, the Seahawks look like they struck gold last year when they drafted DK Metcalf at the end of round 2. Sure, he wasn’t perfect in his rookie year. However, he showed consistent growth and made every attempt to avoid making the same mistake twice. The main discount people had against DK was his route running, or lack thereof. It is safe to say, he has improved drastically this past year.
His improvements didn’t just fall from the sky, as can be seen in countless videos posted online, he is one of the first in the building and one of the last to leave. He wants to be great. The most important thing, he is not afraid to put the work in to get there. He has the potential to be a player on the same level as Calvin “Megatron” Johnson. If he keeps putting work in like he has and avoids injury, he may be well on his way toward that esteemed level.
Next. 5 Seahawks possibly playing their final season in Seattle in 2020. dark
Fortunately, the Seahawks have both players locked up for multiple seasons. Tyler Lockett is signed through 2021, whereas DK Metcalf is under through 2022. Now, it is just time for the Seahawks to fully utilize the rare gift they have in front of them. The team has a top 5 wide receiver duo, they need to utilize it to the fullest extent this upcoming season.