Glazer seems to be saying that the Seahawks wouldn't be rude and hang up the phone immediately if another team called about Metcalf - but it doesn't mean

The winningest coach in the 50-year history of the Seattle Seahawks is now coaching the Las Vegas Raiders. The Seahawks have not won a playoff game since 2019, and have appeared in the postseason only once in the last four seasons,

Philosophically, should the Seahawks follow a different formula? They can save $17 million by releasing Tyler Lockett, an expected move at the expense of a beloved veteran. Cutting or trading Metcalf before June 1 would save $10.875 million but result in a $21 million dead cap hit.