The Seattle Seahawks are looking to utilize wide receiver DK Metcalf in numerous ways in 2020, following his breakout rookie season.
Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer stated that Metcalf will be moved around the formation more often, now that they are aware of his full range of abilities.
“The No. 1 thing that we know is that we can move him around and do different things with him,” Schottenheimer told NBC Sports Northwest. “He kind of got stuck at the ‘X’ receiver last year. This year we know we can move him around quite a bit more. There are so many more routes he can run. He’s proven he can get behind people.”
Schottenheimer said Seattle can attempt new plays that play more to Metcalf’s strengths, and that this has the potential to significantly benefit the offense in the near future.
“I just think the flexibility of moving him around and introducing some different route concepts that we can kind of get him up to speed on will complement the things that he’s already put on film,” Schottenheimer continued. “It will be an incredible, incredible advantage for us as we head into next season.”
A pivotal moment for Metcalf was his performance in the Seahawks’ wild-card game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in which he recorded seven receptions for 160 yards and a touchdown, setting the NFL postseason rookie record in the process.
“The night was stolen by D.K.,” Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said in his postgame press conference. “He just had a phenomenal night. Showed you what he’s capable of looking like. He’s had a great season in his rookie year, but to have a night like that, first time ever in the playoffs, it’s spectacular. He’s doing stuff that it’s hard to imagine anyone else doing. So we’re excited about that.”
With his tremendous debut season in the books, the sky is the ceiling for Metcalf as the Seahawks look to get him even more involved in 2020.
