When the Seattle Seahawks drafted WR D.K. Metcalf in 2019 they drafted him to start opposite Tyler Lockett —- from day one. No ifs, ands or buts.
Whenever an NFL team intends to start a rookie, the team has to be prepared to let the rookie learn on the job and fight his way through initial adversities. That’s what’s called making a commitment —- not only to the player, but to the team’s college scouts and the draft board.
The Old Era of Player Development in Arizona
The hue and cry from Cardinals’ fans about the FO electing to draft Andy Isabella ahead of Metcalf got about as loud as the Seattle 12th man on game days.