In 2018, with Doug Baldwin hampered by knee injuries even before the season began, Tyler Lockett took on heightened responsibility in the Seahawks’ offense, rewarding the team with career highs in receptions, yards and touchdowns. Lockett officially became Seattle’s new number-one wide receiver ahead of 2019, with Baldwin retiring in the offseason. Lockett’s added responsibility hasn’t had any negative impact on his play, with the fifth year receiver on pace for career highs in major receiving categories for a second season in a row.
On Tuesday, I spoke with Tyler Lockett about the impact Baldwin had on him, a pair of new arrivals in the wide receiver room, what to expect from Quandre Diggs, and how he deals with anxiety.