DK not at mandatory mini camp

[Jerhawk]

In a chilling tweet from the always reliable source of Ian Rapaport , DK Metcalf is not present for mandatory mini camp while he rehabs his injury.

Is this a non story, or are any of you freaking the heck out that he's not even at Seahawks HQ, and he's planning on holding out?

 

[nwHawk]

Get healthy young buck. Nothing to see here.

 

[dutchcoug]

We probably aren't going to the playoffs this season anyways, so if he's going to hold out, this would be the offseason. Give some of the young guys some extra reps.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Meh, he's rehabbing. Non Story.

 

[Hawknight]

DK Metcalf skipping Seahawks’ mandatory minicamp this week as wait for extension continues

With a new contract still not complete, Metcalf will reportedly skip Seattle’s mandatory minicamp this week and continue rehab work from offseason foot surgery in Los Angeles.

www.seattletimes.com

 

[Rat]

Wouldn't blame him for holding out. WR contracts are going through the roof and he's got considerable leverage.

Sounds like this probably isn't that though.

 

[TeamoftheCentury]

Do I even write anything? Shhhhhheeeeeeeiiiiiiit.

I wouldn't show up yet either. He will be here though.

 

[CPHawk]

We probably aren't going to the playoffs this season anyways, so if he's going to hold out, this would be the offseason. Give some of the young guys some extra reps.

What kind of beneficial reps can guys get, when our QBs wouldn’t be able to beat out Trent Dilfer?

 

[jammerhawk]

He's rehabbing an injury and this is a nothing to see situation.

He knows the team wants to keep him and will redo his deal as the offseason progresses.

Tempest in a teapot.

 

[Appyhawk]

This hold out ploy is becoming a tradition for guys in negotiation years. He was present for rookie rites. He'll be here for TC.

 

[Welshers]

It's not because he's rehabbing an injury. It's an unexcused absence costing him $90,000

 

[GemCity]

Rumors are rumors but…if he’s really getting fined….then there is a reason to worry a bit.

 

[Cyrus12]

Unexcused. Its a holdout. We knew this was coming.

 

[Mizak]

looks like he changed his stance according to this ESPN article:

Sources: Metcalf's minicamp absence unexcused

Star wide receiver DK Metcalf is not present for the Seahawks' mandatory minicamp, and his absence is unexcused, a source told ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[SNDavidson]

I'd consider trading him, only for a big haul though, 1st and 3rd

 

[SNDavidson]

oh, and a d lineman

 

[GemCity]

DKs one of my favorite Hawks…but if he’s looking at $20M+, while we’re “in-between” QBs….hard to imagine JS going that route.

 

[rcaido]

Called this awhile back. Should have fired Pete and then trade metcalf instead of wilson. Jets were offering so much for him.

Probably be a Packer or Chief.

 

[Rainger]

It is his Agent. Doing the same thing with Debo in SF. Agents can make or break a players career. Not good. But to those saying we should have traded him please go shoot yourself and spare us.

I choose to remain optimistic about the outcome. Maybe it will work out better by doing the extension this year rather than next. prices only going to go up for a stud like him.

Cant go around getting rid of every player who wants to get paid in line with the market.

 

[Chuckwow]

DKs one of my favorite Hawks…but if he’s looking at $20M+, while we’re “in-between” QBs….hard to imagine JS going that route.

The FO knew we didn't have a top 10 QB when they refused the Jets offer of the 10th pick (iirc) in the draft. Clearly they are considering DK's ability to catch the ball and take it up field on the fly. This will be a case of paying the player based on his potential more than on his performance to date. DK is a beast and I've said it for 2 years now, he will ultimately, barring the unforeseeable, be the best WR in the league. I think we'll end up giving him 100 for 4. And I'd be fine with that. 2-3 years down the road, he will be a bargain at 25 per.

The only thing disturbing to me is that when the FO put the closed sign up on any trade offers, I sure as hell thought the two camps had some level of understanding ..a gentleman's agreement, if you will. I mean WTH, is this yet another Pete and JS **** up we're seeing here?