DK Metcalf, now a Steelers wide receiver, just dropped some serious truth bombs defending Russell Wilson against the “corny” label. For us 12s, it’s a throwback, hearing our former star wideout speak up about a quarterback who meant so much to the Emerald City.
The Truth About Russ, From Someone Who Knew Him
Metcalf’s words to The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones weren’t just a casual comment; they were a strong pushback. He explicitly stated, “I never liked when people called Russ corny.” Metcalf spent three seasons playing alongside Wilson right here in Seattle, so he definitely saw a lot of what went down. He then asked the question that hits home: “what if that’s just Russ? Why does it have to be a specific title to it?” For Metcalf, Wilson was always “great to me” and never “corny,” praising him as a great father, football player, friend, brother, and businessman. It makes you think about how we viewed things, doesn’t it?
A Broader Message on Personalities and Perfection
Metcalf didn’t stop with just Wilson. He applied the same philosophy to his current Steelers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, refusing to see Rodgers as an “a–hole.” According to Metcalf, Rodgers is a “perfectionist” who has done “everything at a high clip his whole life.” If you don’t match that intensity around him, “then you’re lazy in his eyes.” His big takeaway for everyone? “You either have to meet people where they are, or don’t hang around them. So people just have to just accept people for who they are.” This powerful perspective, shared after both he and Rodgers discussed their relationship on the Pat McAfee Show in August, highlights the push for better chemistry. Rodgers himself noted their bond this summer in Idaho, saying they’re “actually really close friends” this year, a big step up from just being “teammates” last season. Metcalf echoed that, hoping for a “special” year after some missed connections last season, even though he still led Steelers receivers with 99 targets, 59 catches, 850 yards, and six touchdowns despite missing two games.
As Metcalf and Rodgers kick off their season this Sunday with a 1 p.m. ET home game against Tua Tagovailoa and the Atlanta Falcons, hoping to end a decade-long playoff win drought in what Rodgers has said will be his final NFL season, Metcalf’s words about accepting people resonate beyond the locker room. It’s a reminder for all of us, especially when we look back at the guys who wore our colors.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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