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D.K. Metcalf...too much size?

The drawback of being so muscular is that it makes you less flexible which can be a problem for a WR.

His 3 cone was 7.38 which is pretty bad for a WR. That's almost what OL run in the 3 cone. This guy turns like a battleship. He will have a limited route tree.
 
tapeANaspirin2it said:
The drawback of being so muscular is that it makes you less flexible which can be a problem for a WR.

His 3 cone was 7.38 which is pretty bad for a WR. That's almost what OL run in the 3 cone. This guy turns like a battleship. He will have a limited route tree.
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Not to mention his short shuttle which was a lousy 4.5. So he might be a deep threat but little else.

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mightyguru said:
He's tearing up the combine and he won't make it to 20.
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I agree, but if he does the Steelers have options. If we trade AB for a first, I'd take Metcalf at pick #20, barring any medical red flags. Metcalf not only has superior size, and blazing speed, he can make one handed catches and NFL bloodlines. If he get's paired with a good QB, he's going to be very hard to cover. The only part of his work out that wasn't great his cone was his 20 yard shuttle. So what, let him run TE patterns too, and the deep stuff.

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/d.k.-metcalf?id=32194d45-5436-3377-5806-d2746f1b94aa
 
Coach said:
I agree, but if he does the Steelers have options. If we trade AB for a first, I'd take Metcalf at pick #20, barring any medical red flags. Metcalf not only has superior size, and blazing speed, he can make one handed catches and NFL bloodlines. If he get's paired with a good QB, he's going to be very hard to cover. The only part of his work out that wasn't great his cone was his 20 yard shuttle. So what, let him run TE patterns too, and the deep stuff.

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/d.k.-metcalf?id=32194d45-5436-3377-5806-d2746f1b94aa
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His 3 cone and short shuttle were ****. I doubt he will be running TE routes. Deep outs plenty. We could handle him for his deep game as Ben can get it to him. But he better go to a strong arm QB. Still Rather have Deebo in 2 if he is there. His lack of production is a question mark I would rather not take on at 20.

More than likely a team will snag him before 20 anyways. A high risk high reward player..............
 
tapeANaspirin2it said:
The drawback of being so muscular is that it makes you less flexible which can be a problem for a WR.

His 3 cone was 7.38 which is pretty bad for a WR. That's almost what OL run in the 3 cone. This guy turns like a battleship. He will have a limited route tree.
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This is comical to me.
 
The short shuttle and 3 come drill involve coming to a complete stop, touching the ground and turning in the complete opposite direction. No pass route involves doing anything close to that and there’s good reason why.
 
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bermudasteel said:
Care to explain???
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I think he was throwing out a joke, just not a very good one.

But I can explain I often throw out non-funny jokes.

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He was implying D.K helped his size along through either legal or illegal substances.
 
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His highlight reel was badass. Toe tip sideline runs, clutch grabs and shrugging off defenders. He'll be gone and we couldn't develop his talent anyway.
 
slashsteel said:
His 3 cone and short shuttle were ****. I doubt he will be running TE routes. Deep outs plenty. We could handle him for his deep game as Ben can get it to him. But he better go to a strong arm QB. Still Rather have Deebo in 2 if he is there. His lack of production is a question mark I would rather not take on at 20.

More than likely a team will snag him before 20 anyways. A high risk high reward player..............
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Why not sneak him in for some TE routes? He's very big and strong and would toast any linebacker or safety. Modern-day offenses move guys around to get their best matchup. Metcalf is a weapon X type. Get creative with him. I wouldn't pigeon hole him.


I think he's moved up to top 15 pick, barring any medical or off the field stuff. Could be a top 10 pick. This receiver class is underrated, guys are showing big time speed. Even AJ Brown, who some thought wasn't fast proved he was.

I also think the ILB class is a bit better than advertised.
 
Steelin said:
His highlight reel was badass. Toe tip sideline runs, clutch grabs and shrugging off defenders. He'll be gone and we couldn't develop his talent anyway.
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False.
 
There is no way i would spend a top 10 pick on Metcalf. He can be a very effective player in the right system just like Martavis or Mike Wallace were productive when used correctly. I'm not spending a top pick on a WR that can't do everything.

Besides, do you really need big time WRs anymore? Pats seem to have no problem passing with mediocre talents that just run good routes. Since they changed the rules, it's become much easier to be effective as a WR.
 
No way i take this guy with the 1st, Maybe a 3rd. He was always hurt. i would take his teammate A.J. Brown before i took him. And most muscular guy like him are not durable as a reciever, he is no Michael Irvin.
 
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