Rudolph: DK Metcalf Is ‘Unbelievable Athlete,’ Says Star WR Is ‘Hungry To Enhance’
The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have Aaron Rodgers within the constructing, regardless that OTAs kicked off on Tuesday. Nevertheless, they could have their beginning quarterback already on the roster anyway, in Mason Rudolph. Talking to the media after observe on Tuesday, Rudolph was requested about his new teammate, DK Metcalf.
“He’s an unbelievable athlete,” Rudolph mentioned. “I feel all of us form of knew that from watching the tape and watching him from throughout the league. I assumed his, eager to study, and his questions, he’s inquisitive, he’s very clever, very articulate, I assumed. That was massive time. And he simply looks as if a man who’s you realize, he’s a low-ego man. He’s been paid lots. He’s been very profitable. However he’s very hungry to enhance.”
It’s price noting that Metcalf wasn’t at OTAs on Tuesday, so the 2 didn’t get any work collectively within the first of six such periods. Nevertheless, OTAs are voluntary, so it’s not like he’s lacking any obligatory time.
“Yeah, he was right here final week,” Rudolph mentioned. “I imply, he was in all probability right here half the time throughout Section 1 and a couple of.”
Clearly, you’d like Metcalf to be at OTAs. Particularly because it’s a brand new group, offense, and quarterback who will likely be throwing him the ball, whether or not it finally ends up being Rudolph or Rodgers.
Total, it’s good to listen to this constructive suggestions from Rudolph relating to his star receiver. If Rodgers doesn’t find yourself signing and the Steelers don’t goal Kirk Cousins, who could also be their Plan B, Rudolph goes to be the starter.
The Steelers have made it clear all through the offseason that they’re snug with Rudolph beginning video games. He’ll nonetheless need assistance, although, in that situation. Particularly because the Steelers traded George Pickens, one among their high weapons on offense, and anyone Rudolph was keen on.
Metcalf continues to be a wonderful first choice, although. If Rudolph is the starter, it’s paramount that he builds chemistry along with his No. 1 receiver. It’s good to listen to that the 2 have labored collectively, regardless of Metcalf not being there on Tuesday. Even when Metcalf isn’t getting the ball, his presence might open up room for others within the passing sport, together with Pat Freiermuth, Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson.
On the finish of the day, the Steelers need as many gamers within the constructing as potential, as usually as potential. They’ve at the very least received one beginning choice there in Rudolph, and he’s already beginning to construct that chemistry with Metcalf.
