49ers players were challenged by Kyle Shanahan to provoke a tantrum in DK Metcalf.
On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks in a game that was tainted by a fight between Fred Warner and DK Metcalf. But it appears that the 49ers’ strategy included getting under Metcalf’s skin from the beginning.
The San Francisco head coach, Kyle Shanahan, gave his players a challenge the night before at the team’s meeting to try to get the Seahawks receiver to lose his cool. According to reports, Shanahan also collected and displayed a number of videos showing Metcalf losing it in the past.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Shanahan told his players, “We will get ’14’ to lose his mind.” “Christmas gift for the person who receives him.”
Fred Warner appears to be getting something for the holidays because chaos broke out in the final moments of the fourth period. Warner made an interception, and Metcalf body-slammed the 49ers linebacker. Warner responded by pushing the man from behind. Then, Metcalf grabbed Warner’s facemask, sparking a brawl involving numerous players on both teams. Metcalf and 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir were both dismissed from the game as the smoke cleared. The goal was achieved.
San Francisco controlled the game for the most part, with the exception of the opening quarter. The Seattle players were beginning to lose their cool, which gave Warner easy access to his Christmas gift. With a 10-3 record, the 49ers have already guaranteed themselves a postseason berth.
