The last reaction you want from your players amidst a poor performance is taking a backbreaking penalty. Someone with the Seattle Seahawks should remind DK Metcalf about how important it is to stay ahead of the chains.
As Seattle battled the Cincinnati Bengals in an underrated heavyweight battle Sunday, Cam Taylor-Britt had the lofty assignment of covering Metcalf. And, from an early account, at least, Taylor-Britt was passing this test with flying colors. Through the first half, Metcalf had one catch for 12 yards and was a complete non-factor.
Rather than respond with a big play for his team, Metcalf decided to let Taylor-Britt get into his head. He wound up taking an unnecessary cheap shot on the cornerback, who notably didn’t even instigate Metcalf outside of just doing his job on the boundary.
Yeah … you can’t do this:
DK Metcalf: mean pic.twitter.com/76y9M1qR61
— Christian D'Andrea (@TrainIsland) October 15, 2023
Metcalf is an integral part of what the Seahawks try to achieve offensively. He’s arguably their top offensive playmaker. But that’s the key — he has to make plays to be effective, like anyone. And he has to keep his cool amidst any slow starts against defenders like Taylor-Britt, who are simply punching in and sticking to their assignment.
This was how Twitter reacted
I’m the opposite of a Bengals fan, but that’s just embarrassing for DK. Catch a tuddy on him instead of throwing a temper tantrum. https://t.co/TyPpCeIVV5
— 𝐓𝐞𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬 (@EDCburner) October 15, 2023
Wasn’t able to instigate him, then still shoved him to the ground😭 https://t.co/0wHO2bigTK
— Mel (@whatthesports_) October 15, 2023
How was he not ejected? https://t.co/zaO2Y0ejjv
— Zachary Grier (@zgrier24) October 15, 2023
What’s wrong with this dude lol he does this every other game https://t.co/TMsqkVMWR4
— Andy Thramer (@A_B_C_anDy) October 15, 2023
He gets like 7 of these a season lol https://t.co/pQWC1PDCjP
— Trenton Jocz (@TrentonJocz) October 15, 2023
Oh it's spicy today
My team would never 😒 https://t.co/lorBVMQy0h
— AuntieBullPup (@jsHere4football) October 15, 2023
Man, you’re on a football field. If you’re not actively playing football what are you doing? https://t.co/yTuiW0QYiD
— Derrick Wright (@MrWright540) October 15, 2023
He getting 🔒🔒🔒 so now he mad https://t.co/DL15FO2f5z
— Blake (@blockayyeee) October 15, 2023
