Seahawks training camp battle: Wide receivers beyond Lockett and Metcalf

The Seahawks have several roster battles coming up, none more important than at quarterback. But the competition at wide receiver could have a major impact on the Hawks success.

Yes, 13s, we all know the biggest roster battle for the Seahawks will be who will be taking snaps from Austin Blythe this season. We’ve talked about the Geno Lock situation quite a bit – and doubtlessly will many more times. Today I’d like to focus on a spot where the Hawks quite likely have the best duo in the league, that being wide receiver.

Seriously, can any team throw out a better pair of receivers than Tyler Lockett and DJ Metcalf? Lockett is the ultimate possession receiver, a man who can pluck miracles from the sky at impossible angles.

Meanwhile, Metcalf is a walking miracle – make that a blazing miracle – who can fly past any defensive back and obliterate any linebacker. Between the two of them, no defensive secondary is going to have a good day.

Who will be WR3 for the Seahawks in 2022?

We know that Hawks OC Shane Waldron likes two TE sets. That’s a big reason that Noah Fant was such an important part of the Wilson trade. That was also a major factor in Seattle re-signing Will Dissly to such a sweet contract. Regardless of their presence, there will be times the Hawks will want to go to three and four wide receiver sets.

As great as Lockett and Metcalf are, they still just wear one uniform each. At the least, Seattle has to have a reliable third and fourth option at wide receiver.