Seahawks Missed Chance to Draft DK Metcalf and Deebo Samuel Together
The Seahawks passed on DK Metcalf and Deebo Samuel in the 2019 NFL Draft, and they are now paying the price.
The Seahawks had a chance to draft DK Metcalf and Deebo Samuel in the 2019 NFL Draft, but they passed on both players. Metcalf was drafted by the Seahawks in the second round, and Samuel was drafted by the 49ers in the second round.
Metcalf has quickly become one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. He has caught 216 passes for 3,174 yards and 33 touchdowns in his first three seasons. Samuel has also been a productive player, catching 146 passes for 2,079 yards and 14 touchdowns in his first three seasons.
The Seahawks desperately need a wide receiver, and they could have had one of the best in the NFL if they had drafted Metcalf. Metcalf is a big, physical receiver who can make big plays down the field. He is also a talented blocker, which would have been a valuable asset to the Seahawks' running game.
The Seahawks also need a running back, and they could have had one of the best in the NFL if they had drafted Samuel. Samuel is a versatile player who can line up at running back, wide receiver, or slot receiver. He is a talented runner and receiver, and he would have been a valuable asset to the Seahawks' offense.
The Seahawks made a mistake by passing on Metcalf and Samuel in the 2019 NFL Draft. They are now paying the price for that mistake, and they will continue to pay the price until they find a wide receiver and running back who can produce like Metcalf and Samuel.
Here are some of the reasons why the Seahawks passed on Metcalf and Samuel in the 2019 NFL Draft:
- They were worried about Metcalf's injury history.
- They thought Samuel was too small to be a successful running back in the NFL.
- They were afraid that Metcalf would be a diva.
The Seahawks' concerns about Metcalf and Samuel were unfounded. Metcalf has been healthy and productive in his first three seasons, and Samuel has shown that he can be a successful running back in the NFL. Metcalf is also not a diva, and he has been a good teammate in Seattle.
The Seahawks made a mistake by passing on Metcalf and Samuel in the 2019 NFL Draft. They are now paying the price for that mistake, and they will continue to pay the price until they find a wide receiver and running back who can produce like Metcalf and Samuel.