Update: DK Metcalf traded to Pittsburgh

[Mike FF Today 721]

Seahawks will also release Tyler Lockett as they overhaul their wide receiver room...

https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1897349562886701483

Two-time Pro Bowl WR DK Metcalf has requested a trade and the #Seahawks have agreed to explore options, sources tell me and 
@RapSheet. Days before free agency, the 27-year-old Metcalf immediately becomes the top receiver available.

[Maximum Overkill 1,739]

They would love nothing more than to dump Metcalf. Load up on JSN stock,. especially in dynasty 

He has just one more year remaining on a three-year, $72 million contract extension that he signed in 2022.

[Ray_T 740]

6 hours ago, Maximum Overkill said:

They would love nothing more than to dump Metcalf. Load up on JSN stock,. especially in dynasty 

He has just one more year remaining on a three-year, $72 million contract extension that he signed in 2022.

well, when it comes time to pay a player, you need to look in the mirror and ask yourself if that player will help you win a championship if he stays.    I think this team is a good couple years away from being highly competitive again, so if they can unload him and obtain a good asset or two  now is the time.  whoever buys has him for 1 more year and they can worry about signing a big extension.

I would hope it would be a football trade where they get players who address a need on the team rather than a draft pick deal.   but that's not likely the way it will work

 

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8 hours ago, Ray_T said:

well, when it comes time to pay a player, you need to look in the mirror and ask yourself if that player will help you win a championship if he stays.    I think this team is a good couple years away from being highly competitive again, so if they can unload him and obtain a good asset or two  now is the time.  whoever buys has him for 1 more year and they can worry about signing a big extension.

I would hope it would be a football trade where they get players who address a need on the team rather than a draft pick deal.   but that's not likely the way it will work

 

Most likely, going to be similar to the Deebo Samuel trade to the Commanders or Davante Adams release from the Jets.

[Maximum Overkill 1,739]

8 hours ago, Ray_T said:

when it comes time to pay a player, you need to look in the mirror and ask yourself if that player will help you win a championship if he stays.

And he's a straight line one trick Pony WR, nothing special 

[DocNiner 67]

He put up 3 seasons over 1,000yds. with Seattle. He's had 2 seasons of double digit tds with the Seahawks so the guy has certainly produced and hasn't missed much playing time. Is he a diva? Maybe but so are some other receivers. Does he create turmoil in the locker room. Don't know but Seattle seems to have no issue withhim.moving on. I just think he's not happy in Seattle.

     Now, what and where.does a trade seem viable for this guy. Pete Carroll is with the Raiders and I gotta believe he'll try to convince the Raiders braintrust to try and get this guy. I'm sure he wants to be the WR1 wherever he goes. With all their cap space it's possible the Patriots take a look at acquiring him. Surely Drake Maye would love it. He's only 27 and still has some prime years left to produce so it'll be interesting to see who pushes hard to get this on their team.

[Maximum Overkill 1,739]

13 minutes ago, DocNiner said:

He put up 3 seasons over 1,000yds. with Seattle. He's had 2 seasons of double digit tds with the Seahawks so the guy has certainly produced and hasn't missed much playing time

He's good at what he does but he still can't run a route. It was just, run as fast as you can in a straight line and we'll throw it to you. His YPC was insane. He's a player that they can move on from IMO 

[DocNiner 67]

4 hours ago, Maximum Overkill said:

He's good at what he does but he still can't run a route. It was just, run as fast as you can in a straight line and we'll throw it to you. His YPC was insane. He's a player that they can move on from IMO 

I agree with you. We know in the NFL that speed kills and why teams look at guys that can turn on the jets. At 27 he's probably lost a few.ticks at speed but he for sure needs to work on his route running. Hr's also probably at the top of the free agent receivers this year and he should get interest in multiple teams. The Raiders may be the best spot for him. His familiarity with Pete Carroll and outside of Brock Bowers he would be the top option for whoever the get at QB.

[Showboat 252]

7 hours ago, DocNiner said:

 Is he a diva? Maybe but so are some other receivers. 



I don't think so.  I remember the play where there was a sure pick-6 (want to say it was against the Cards) and he ran down the defender and made the tackle preventing the defensive TD.  The diva WR is pouting his way back to the bench on that play.

[DocNiner 67]

17 hours ago, Showboat said:

I don't think so.  I remember the play where there was a sure pick-6 (want to say it was against the Cards) and he ran down the defender and made the tackle preventing the defensive TD.  The diva WR is pouting his way back to the bench on that play.

Yes, I remember that play. I could very well be wrong about Metcalf being a diva guessing he was complaining about getting the ball with Lockett and JSN taking targets away from him. He's a big boy and only 27 so I suppose he's going to draw a good bit of attention from multiple teams. One team that intrigues me is the Baltimore Ravens. I'm just not convinced Zay Flowers is a bona-fide WR1. Metcalf IS.  The Ravens window to win the superbowl isn't closing but you have to believe it's getting smaller. RB Derrick Henry may have a couple more years left in him  TE Mark Andrews is declining somewhat but they do.have Isiah Likely who could end up TE1 for the Ravens next year. Adding Metcalf would absolutely boost their chances of getting to the superbowl. Yet there's the same old story of Lamar Jackson not being able to get it done in the playoffs. If I were Baltimore I'd immediately go make a serious offer to add DK Metcalf to their roster. He would be their best chance to get to the SB.

[jrokh 608]

DK to the Steelers!

https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1898883756934693136

 

 

[Maximum Overkill 1,739]

Couldn't have a worse landing spot 

[Ray_T 740]

On 3/7/2025 at 5:55 AM, DocNiner said:

Yes, I remember that play. I could very well be wrong about Metcalf being a diva guessing he was complaining about getting the ball with Lockett and JSN taking targets away from him. He's a big boy and only 27 so I suppose he's going to draw a good bit of attention from multiple teams. One team that intrigues me is the Baltimore Ravens. I'm just not convinced Zay Flowers is a bona-fide WR1. Metcalf IS.  The Ravens window to win the superbowl isn't closing but you have to believe it's getting smaller. RB Derrick Henry may have a couple more years left in him  TE Mark Andrews is declining somewhat but they do.have Isiah Likely who could end up TE1 for the Ravens next year. Adding Metcalf would absolutely boost their chances of getting to the superbowl. Yet there's the same old story of Lamar Jackson not being able to get it done in the playoffs. If I were Baltimore I'd immediately go make a serious offer to add DK Metcalf to their roster. He would be their best chance to get to the SB.

well, I dont fault him for wanting the ball.  most good players do want the ball in their hands.

its the off field stuff that I dont like so much.   for the most part he seems to be ok that way (or the seahawks  have done a good job of hiding it)

[Maximum Overkill 1,739]

1 hour ago, Ray_T said:

well, I dont fault him for wanting the ball.  most good players do want the ball in their hands.

Obviously DK doesn't care much, he's going to Quarterbackless team. 

[Ray_T 740]

49 minutes ago, Maximum Overkill said:

Obviously DK doesn't care much, he's going to Quarterbackless team. 

I'm sure he cares.   I honestly think it may be a case where he wants to be the #1 dog in the room.    and if Smith Njigba overtakes him it would be tough for his ego to take.

my guess is he sees this coming in the next year or two (signs already there) and wants to leave early before that scenario plays out.

[Maximum Overkill 1,739]

29 minutes ago, Ray_T said:

I'm sure he cares.   I honestly think it may be a case where he wants to be the #1 dog in the room.    and if Smith Njigba overtakes him it would be tough for his ego to take.

my guess is he sees this coming in the next year or two (signs already there) and wants to leave early before that scenario plays out.

Pickens has to go in order for this to work. These 2 divas can't be sharing a ball. 

[Ray_T 740]

1 minute ago, Maximum Overkill said:

Pickens has to go in order for this to work. These 2 divas can't be sharing a ball. 

maybe..... not sure.   just glad its not my problem to solve.

[Maximum Overkill 1,739]

2 minutes ago, Ray_T said:

maybe..... not sure.   just glad its not my problem to solve.

Pickens is a head case. He's not going to handle this well 

[Ray_T 740]

30 minutes ago, Maximum Overkill said:

Pickens is a head case. He's not going to handle this well 

well, I'd rather have DK than Pickens.  maybe this means Pickens is on his way out.

[Ray_T 740]

7 hours ago, Maximum Overkill said:

Obviously DK doesn't care much, he's going to Quarterbackless team. 

hang on a minute.  Russell Wilson was his QB for the best statistical year of his career.  Maybe he thinks he will be fine there.

this may mean that Wilson stays in Pittsburgh.   I know I saw a report suggesting they are moving on but fields just signed elsewhere.   what else are they likely to do?

maybe its just speculation on my part or maybe DK is only there because they promised to pay him.

 

not sure.

[weepaws 3,153]

I think Rodgers might be a Steeler soon. 

[Ray_T 740]

11 minutes ago, weepaws said:

I think Rodgers might be a Steeler soon. 

maybe that's the play.

[DocNiner 67]

Well yeah, Metcalf does have familiarity with Russell Wilson but he's NOT the Wilson of old but he'd make a concerted effort to get Metcalf the ball. At best Wilson may have 2 years left in him but I don't think his production would be great. It would probably benefit Metcalf more if the Steelers went in got Aaron Rodgers. He too may only have a couple of more years to play and put up decent number. If I were DK he should want Rodgers over Wilson. The Steelers need to have a veteran at QB this year whether it be Rodgers or Wilson and maybe take a shot on one of the day 2 QBs available in the draft. Would it be even possible that they could jump back into the first round after pick 20 and pull the trigger on Jaxson Dart? Either way the Steelers have a lot of sorting out to do on the QB position prior to the draft.

[Ray_T 740]

2 hours ago, DocNiner said:

Well yeah, Metcalf does have familiarity with Russell Wilson but he's NOT the Wilson of old but he'd make a concerted effort to get Metcalf the ball. At best Wilson may have 2 years left in him but I don't think his production would be great. It would probably benefit Metcalf more if the Steelers went in got Aaron Rodgers. He too may only have a couple of more years to play and put up decent number. If I were DK he should want Rodgers over Wilson. The Steelers need to have a veteran at QB this year whether it be Rodgers or Wilson and maybe take a shot on one of the day 2 QBs available in the draft. Would it be even possible that they could jump back into the first round after pick 20 and pull the trigger on Jaxson Dart? Either way the Steelers have a lot of sorting out to do on the QB position prior to the draft.

no but Wilson is smart enough to know where his bread is buttered.   He still throws a pretty good deep ball from what I understand so DK would do ok there if Wilson were the QB.

but Rodgers is the same.   he also throws a pretty good deep ball.   the ability to stretch the field with the two wideouts will also open up the run game.    and any attempt to double  cover one of the wideouts leaves the other one with single coverage.  this could be a real nice offense if everyone can actually get along.

[JagFan 149]

On 3/10/2025 at 4:08 PM, Ray_T said:

maybe that's the play.

Oh, I hope so.  Can’t wait to watch Rodgers’ epic failure continue with those two stud WRs.  I feel like I’ve seen that before…. his piss poor, me me me attitude makes his epic meltdown more deserving than Brady’s.  And please let Hard Knocks tee this train wreck head-case up for all of us to watch this summer!