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The NFL offseason is in full swing — which opens the door for friendly competitions such as a throw-off — or, in the case of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, a race.
TMZ recently caught up with Metcalf and the reporter asked him point-blank if he could take Hill — who is still regarded as the league’s fastest player despite his disinterested Pro Bowl outing — in a footrace.
Metcalf laughed at the idea that he’d lose a race to Hill — telling us, “Yeah. I can beat Tyreek Hill in a race.”
There is some history to this budding rivalry — if you want to call it that. Back in October of 2020, Hill joked that he would never have to make a play like Metcalf did — in which the Seahawk chased down Arizona’s Budda Baker to save a touchdown.
— Cody Tapp (@codybtapp) October 30, 2020
Those turned out to be famous last words — as Hill would later chase down Atlanta linebacker Foyesade Oluokun as he sprinted toward the end zone (the play is worth another watch, as Hill actually forces a fumble on the play).
OLUOKUN.
— NFL (@NFL) December 27, 2020
A goal line INT and big return has the @AtlantaFalcons in business. #RiseUpATL
: #ATLvsKC on FOX
: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/IFHvVPw7XT pic.twitter.com/XvVNCLpoxr
It was apparent Hill caught wind of Metcalf’s words to TMZ, as he posted to Twitter on Monday morning.
Usain after I warm up on DK I’m coming for you
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) February 21, 2022
So for Hill, it’s Metcalf first, then eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, then the world.
I’m about to race everybody that call me out let’s go
— Ty Hill (@cheetah) February 21, 2022
So...who ya got?
Poll
Who wins in an offseason 40-yard footrace?
This poll is closed
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88%
Tyreek Hill
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11%
DK Metcalf
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