Tyler Lockett trolled

The NFL World is talking about the Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett going down to avoid contact after the catch. And that has sparked a huge debate on NFL Twitter. Fans are trolling Lockett for being soft and giving up on the possible YAC (Yards After Catch) gain. For some, the whole generation is soft.

This fan does not like the trait.

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A fan had this to say.

For this fan, today’s generation is soft.

This fan trolled the entire Seahawks O-line.

But some fans defended the Seahawks’ wide receiver. These fans think that avoiding contact is a smart move. They say it can reduce injuries and elongate the career. This fan is all for the play.

Lockett’s play reminds this fan of NFL legend Marvin Harrison.

There has been constant trolling, but it has sparked a great conversation around striking a balance between player safety and the show of passion.

Lockett hits back

Tyler Lockett has responded to the criticism he is facing for going down to avoid contact. And he has hit back at the trolls. The wide receiver said that those criticizing don’t understand the things that the players see.

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 “A lot of people could call you soft or whatever the case is, but they don’t understand the things that we see when you’re done playing football. When people talk about CTE or people talk about injuries and having to get all these different surgeries after they’re done,” Lockett said. He added that the players put their bodies on the line every day in the sport. “So just because you don’t make a first down doesn’t mean whatever the stuff is that people say,” the Seahawks WR said.

Lockett has 54 catches for 640 yards in the first 10 games weeks of the season. Lockett averages a first down per catch with an 11.9 yards-per-completion average. How will the WR respond to the criticism on the field against the Raiders?

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