2022 Pacific Northwest Sports Top 10: Number 9

In our ongoing Pacific Northwest Athletics Top rated 10 sequence, we transfer on to Selection 9, D.K. Metcalf.

Two PNWS writers have distinct viewpoints in regards to D.K. Metcalf. Andrew Elderbaum (AE) and Chris Phillips (CP) converse about the PNWS number 9 member in their Prime-10 series.

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CP: So as a starting up stage for this dialogue model debate you requested “Is D.K. Metcalf a Top 10 receiver in the NFL? Leading 20?” The advanced remedy is Certainly for the reason that of all the things he delivers to the desk. He is a player that each individual time he techniques onto the area defenses have to account for and know where by he is at all times. As he can very quickly acquire just one capture to the dwelling (see his game against New Orleans past year).

So, because he instructions so considerably notice yes he’s conveniently a top rated 20 huge receiver. And as for Top rated 10, which is likely a superior in excess of/under spot and I’ll choose the about. Or is it the underneath? Yes, he’s a top 10 receiver in the NFL. Below are the receivers I’d rank in advance of him. Cooper Kupp, Justin Jefferson, Davante Adams, Stefon Diggs, Tyreek Hill, Keenan Allen, Ja’Marr Chase, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Metcalf. This is just based mostly on expertise by yourself, not factoring in QBs, injuries, or offensive philosophies. So who are the receivers that you list increased than Mr. Metcalf?

AE: Your record and include Deebo Samuel, A.J. Brown, Mike Williams, Tyler Lockett, and CeeDee Lamb. Did you know Metcalf didn’t crack the top 25 in getting yards previous 12 months? And you cant blame it on QB perform simply because Lockett was #9. Metcalf is not even the ideal receiver on his possess workforce. Even Jaylen Waddle broke 1,000-yards, and I’m not absolutely sure Tua can throw a go 10-yards in the air. Metcalf has broken 100 yards when in his last 22 game titles.

CP: There ended up only 9 wide receivers past who registered double-digit TDs. Of individuals nine only 5 of them scored much more than 11 touchdowns. And of people five only four receivers scored far more than Metcalf’s 12. It is only three if you eliminated Deebo’s 8 rushing touchdowns. And irrespective of whether Lockett is much better than Metcalf is debatable. Lockett averaged 16.1 yards per reception as opposed to Metcalf’s 12.9. Not to point out that Metcalf holds the edge in availability (even if it is negligible).

.@GenoSmith3 ➡️ @dkm14 and that is a touchdown for EIGHTY 4 YARDS! 🙌

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