***The OFFICIAL Draft TJ Watt thread***

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

Noted.

In the future, if I ever need to sway you, I'll bust out the vanilla ice cream, hot wings, and brunettes.

Heck yea the things make life worth living!

[Rotorhead]

Honestly, I am going to be happy with our #1 if it is Taco, Makk, Watt or any other of the edge rushers that make an impact this first season. I would like Makk, but will be more than happy with Watt. I think the edge drops off more than CB in the second, so pick an edge rusher in the 1st, CB in the second and I am happy!

[Steelheart]

I would be happy with Watt. My 3 OLB "crushes" if you will are Watt, Rivers and Tak. I know some have concern with Taks shoulder but he is supposed to be back by the start of the season or earlier IIRC and we still have James Harrison there to give us time if Tak isn't quite ready.

[Devil's D]

I’m on the Watt bandwagon, but I’m afraid that the Steelers would need to move-up a few spots because I don’t think that he will make it past Green Bay.

[Born2Steel]

I’m on the Watt bandwagon, but I’m afraid that the Steelers would need to move-up a few spots because I don’t think that he will make it past Green Bay.

He is a great fit for the Packers.

[pczach]

He is a great fit for the Packers.

Yep

[st33lersguy]

Hell yeah!!! TJ Watt coming to the Burgh! Gonna wear the black n gold!

[Psycho Ward 86]

TJ just got a haircut from my barber 2 days ago. Ill come back and see if i can get an inside scoop guys

[JayC]

seems like a hungry OLB. i think he might be a steal in a few years.

[hawaiiansteeler]

just wanna congratulate DesertSteel for starting this thread a long time ago.

great call buddy

[DesertSteel]

just wanna congratulate DesertSteel for starting this thread a long time ago.

great call buddy

I'm pretty excited about this. For those who don't like the pick, just give him the chance next season to show you what he can do.

[Shoes]

“Look over my brother, make sure to haze him a little extra for me,” J.J. Watt texted Steelers wide receiverAntonio Brown, a former teammate of his at Central Michigan before J.J. Watt transferred to Wisconsin.

[pczach]

“Look over my brother, make sure to haze him a little extra for me,” J.J. Watt texted Steelers wide receiverAntonio Brown, a former teammate of his at Central Michigan before J.J. Watt transferred to Wisconsin.

To think that those two players were teammates at Central Michigan is mind-blowing!

[teegre]

To think that those two players were teammates at Central Michigan is mind-blowing!

A Steelers scout had gone there to look at Watt (before he transferred), and saw this WR with some skills.

So, they kept tabs on that WR...

[DesertSteel]

This is a really good article on Watt's athleticism compared to the rest of the league at his position.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/s...ersion=pgevoke

[DesertSteel]

about 50 other guys would have to be off the board before I would be ready to pick him , sure he has talent I wont claim he doesn't , but he would be IMO no place near BPA at 30 and we have more than 1 need so finding a better player at a pos of need shouldnt be to terribly difficult at 30 .... in round 2 sure if he is there and McKinley isnt already a Steeler ...

my wishlist is short

1) EDGE Takkarist McKinley
2) CB Cordrea Tankersley
3) S Justin Evans
3) CB Howard Wilson
4) RB Jeremy McNichols / Wayne Gallman
5) EDGE Calvin Munson
6) LB Steven Taylor
7) TE Michael Roberts

How'd that work for you? Sorry, I couldn't resist when I came upon this post in a search. Lol

[86WARD]

Good. We ageee to disagree. We shall see RE Watt vs your guy Takk. Then we'll have something to argue about

And btw, I didn't need a crystal ball to see that Jones was a sack of crap.

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[Dwinsgames]

How'd that work for you? Sorry, I couldn't resist when I came upon this post in a search. Lol

not very well

[st33lersguy]

I was thinking about this earlier but I really can't believe some of the edge rushers that were drafted before TJ. With Charles Harris, Takk McKinley and Taco Charlton all being drafted before him, even if it's only after 4 years, it's clear some teams messed up big. Harris and Taco have done nothing in this league. Takk did a little bit of something for a little bit but was a headache and is on his third team. None of them finished the 2020 season with the team that drafted them.

[teegre]

not very well

To be fair, you wanted Mahomes above all others.

[Dwinsgames]

To be fair, you wanted Mahomes above all others.

this is true , but was told over and over he was a 3 year project ....

and how does that Justin Evans pick look ......

[RunNGun]

I'm surprised I didn't post in this thread. Definitely a good thing. I remember wanting Tyus Bowser over Watt. Good call DesertSteel!

[hawaiiansteeler]

this is true , but was told over and over he was a 3 year project ....

come on, QBs from Texas Tech never make it in the NFL

[Mojouw]

FWIW, Packers fans are still angry about the TJ Watt pick.

I remember watching that draft and as soon as I saw GB trade out...I just knew that TJ Watt was going to be a Steeler. While I wasn't totally certain...I also had a feeling he would immediately produce results....but I never figured he would be this good.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Ray Fittipaldo
@rayfitt1

NFL draft research tidbit of the day: In 2017, these pass rushers were selected before T.J. Watt: Myles Garrett, Derek Barnett, Jonathan Allen, Charles Harris, Takk McKinley and Taco Charlton. Watt has more sacks (49.5) than all of them.

Charlton, McKinley and Harris, the three edge rushers taken before Watt, have combined for only 35 career sacks.

Apr 13, 2021

https://twitter.com/rayfitt1?ref_src...5Es2_&ref_url=

[st33lersguy]

Charlton, McKinley and Harris, the three edge rushers taken before Watt, have combined for only 35 career sacks.

Charlton, McKinley and Harris combined have 25 career sacks with the teams that drafted them (all are on their 2nd or 3rd teams), less than TJ's total from the past 2 years