How one little remark from an assistant coach sparked DK Metcalf’s massive evening in opposition to the Eagles

Second-year broad receiver DK Metcalf was unbelievable through the Seattle Seahawks‘ 23-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on “Monday Night time Soccer.” The previous Ole Miss star caught 10 of 13 targets for a complete of 177 yards — together with a 52-yard cross that arrange Seattle’s first rating of the sport early within the second quarter. Metcalf is shortly turning into the most effective broad receivers within the league, and that was very obvious as soon as once more this week on a nationwide stage. Whereas Metcalf might be accustomed to massive video games by now, one thing was reportedly stated throughout pregame that ended up sticking with him, and motivated Metcalf to go above and past for Seattle’s eighth win of the season.

Throughout his postgame press convention, Metcalf instructed reporters that considered one of Philly’s defensive coaches got here as much as him earlier than the NFC showdown and stated that he was in Detroit with “Megatron,” and that Metcalf is not “there but.” Metcalf stated that he wasn’t attempting to be Megatron, and that he was simply attempting to be himself. He stated the remark “made him mad,” and gave him a chip on his shoulder for your entire recreation. Because it was apparent who Metcalf was speaking about, a reporter then requested him if former Lions head coach and present Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz made the comment. Metcalf confirmed it certainly was him. 

With the sort of dimension and velocity Metcalf possesses, it could make sense that he can be in comparison with former Lions wideout Calvin Johnson. Simply final week, Johnson was really named as a semifinalist for the 2021 Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame class. 

Johnson was chosen with the No. 2 general decide within the 2007 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. The 6-foot-5 athletic specimen spent his whole profession with the Lions, and in 135 profession video games, he caught 731 passes for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns. Whereas many claimed he retired too early after simply 9 seasons, Johnson continues to be No. 31 on the all-time receiving checklist. 

Metcalf did not come into the NFL with the sort of pedigree Johnson had, however with how massive and quick he’s, the 22-year-old is definitely giving us déjà vu of the famed Megatron.