D.K. Metcalf was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 32nd pick in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The rookie wideout had knee surgery on August 20th but still wants to play in Seattle’s opener against the Bengals on September 9th - just 20 days later. Metcalf has referred to himself as Marvel hero Wolverine due to his incredible healing ability. Even if he doesn’t play, Seahawks fans will be excited to see this player in action throughout the 2019 season - and will hope he is as unstoppable as Wolverine himself.

Defensive Player to Watch: Jadeveon Clowney

I did not expect to be writing this piece on Clowney. That is, I didn’t anticipate the stud linebacker to be dealt to the Seahawks. Looking at the trade, I don’t think anyone else did either - Clowney went to Seattle in exchange for Jacob Martin, Barkevious Mingo and a third-round pick in the 2020 Draft. That’s robbery in broad daylight, and I’m still trying to work out what Bill O’Brien was doing in Houston when he agreed to such a deal. Seattle have added Clowney to an already-stacked defensive front as Carroll attempts to replicate the famed ‘Hawks defense of old. Clowney will certainly improve the Seahawks; he’s a physical linebacker that will apply consistent pressure from the edge. In five seasons with the Texans, Clowney was named to three Pro Bowls, and made Second-team All-Pro in 2016. Last season, Clowney registered nine sacks and forced a fumble, whilst also recovering a loose ball on three occasions. Seattle have added a proven playmaker in his prime for next-to-nothing.