If I told you that Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf would have a career-high 17.4 yards per catch through four games, you’d be ecstatic, right? You’d also probably be picturing QB Aaron Rodgers throwing deep to Metcalf over and over again. After all, that’s how the Seattle Seahawks used Metcalf through his first six NFL seasons.
But that’s not how the Steelers are using Metcalf. They’ve identified that they can get the ball into Metcalf’s hands quickly and let him use his unique blend of size and speed to still make big plays. And according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the team wants to keep doing just that.