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5 bold predictions for Seattle Seahawks in 2020

By Rucker Haringey

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 05: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 05, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 05: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 05, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /
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D.K. Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 05: D.K. Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a reception for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the third quarter during their NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 05, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

3. D.K. Metcalf will catch 80 passes

Metcalf came into the league with a reputation as being a raw prospect at the receiver position. Despite his alleged lack of refinement, he still managed to catch 58 passes for 900 yards in his first NFL season.

The Seahawks need him to take another step forward in year two. That means Metcalf will need to add more consistency to his game in 2020. He made tons of big plays last season, but he needs to move the chains more this time around.

Fortunately, Metcalf’s physical gifts make him an absolute nightmare for opposing defenders. His top-end speed requires cornerbacks to play off him to make sure they don’t give up long throws over the top. This season he needs to prove he can break off his routes in front of them to give Wilson more easy completions.

That subtle shift in philosophy should give Metcalf a higher target share. 80 catches seems like a reasonable goal for the former Ole Miss star. He’ll still finish behind Lockett in catches, but he’s going to narrow the gap significantly.

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