Takeo Spikes says 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is a modern-day Swiss Army knife, but how does he compare with Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf?
While DK Metcalf is having a breakout season for the Seattle Seahawks, Deebo Samuel is making an impact for the 49ers, when he's on the field.
“[Samuel] is the new, contemporary/modern version of a Swiss Army knife,” NBC Sports Bay Area’s Takeo Spikes said.
Spikes says the way Samuel is able to take defensive backs downfield, make the big catch while being covered heavily, and the way he’s able to run in coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense makes him a force to be reckoned with.
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The last one listed alone is tough -- having to navigate in an aggressive zone-run offense.
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“He’s an electric player,” Spikes adds.
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What about Metcalf, who has over 1,000 receiving yards and nine touchdowns this season?
“What makes him so difficult and so dominant, is his ability to have one-on-one coverage,” Spikes said.
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That’s what quarterbacks like to call a 50/50 ball, but not when it comes to Metcalf. He turns it into the 90/10 coverage, Spikes explains. The way he uses his body in his game is a highlight reel itself.
How do the two second-year pros compare to one another? Spikes believes Metcalf wins this in a “no-brainer.”
Samuel will have something to say about that before their respective careers are over.