Another superstar wide receiver could be on the move in this offseason full of big moves and blockbuster trades. Could the New Orleans Saints finally get involved? Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler DK Metcalf has been the subject of speculation in recent days; with Seattle in the middle of a rebuild and little movement in contract extension talks with Metcalf, some dot-connecting has been going on to suggest he could be on the outs with the Seahawks.
It helps that Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is using the same language about a possible split with Metcalf that he used with Russell Wilson, reiterating that, “We intend for him to be with us. We’d love to figure that out,” to the Seattle Times’ Bob Condotta. One interpretation of that quote could be that Carroll correctly views Metcalf as a foundational player to build around. Another takeaway could be Carroll suggesting any trade offers Seattle has heard already aren’t to their liking, and suitors need to step up.
And the Saints…