There are other positions/players that should be more of a priority than signing Watt, whom doesn't have a natural fit on this team.
Fun to think about though.
There are other positions/players that should be more of a priority than signing Watt, whom doesn't have a natural fit on this team.
Fun to think about though.
1. Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia 2. Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia 3. Maason Smith, DT, LSU 3. Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan 4. MJ Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh 6. Tommy Eichenberg, ILB, Ohio State 6. Ryan Watts, S, Texas
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Well, 2 OTs a Center and a RB is basically rebuilding the OL, and with zero cap room that is a lot to ask.Originally Posted by vasteeler
We are playoff contenders in the process of rebuilding...starting with this draft.
Plus a WR, 2-3 CBs and a rotational DL...
I think he said he didn't want to play with his brother/s?
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I don't know where you are getting this "1/4 of a tank" stuff. If he's drawing that many double teams, he can still play at a high level. We know he's had some injury history to be concerned about if that's what you mean, but he is still a quality player....just not a lead the NFL in sacks every year guy.
What do you mean a Watt sideshow? TJ is the best edge defender in the NFL, and JJ is one of the best defenders ever that can still play well. This wouldn't be a sideshow. It would be a football decision to bring him here, not to cause a stir or get talked about.
The Watts are maybe the most "about football" people in all of football, so I don't understand the sarcastic comments about truly great players or implying they are more interested in putting on a show than playing football.
The Steelers are always playing to win. I think everyone expecting a complete rebuild or the demise of this team next year is going to be surprised.
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what were you thinking?
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I agree. People glance at stats and think they have the full picture. That guy can still play some football and not part time.
the more I think about it, the Packers make a lot of sense since JJ played college ball at Wisconsin and was born and raised there.
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No doubt. There's no guarantee he will go to the Steelers.
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Good point, on the other hand it seems like Blood is thicker than water with this family. Should be interesting.
If Watt wants cash and a ring chase, he goes to the Packers, Seahawks, Bucs, or some other NFC contender.
If he wants the chance to play and live with his brothets, he takes less money and comes to Pittsburgh.
Chicago is a dark horse because that is where his wife plays pro soccer.
Just for a minute...Imagine Tuitt/Heyward/Watt backed by Watt/Bush/Fancy Draft Pick/One Year Deal Dupree
Essentially the go all the hell in on Ben being that last Peyton Manning season and the defense destroys everything in it's path.
Not going to happen, but fun to think about.
Also.... Mojouw conspiracy theory time.
1. Watt got released not traded. Means he told Houston he wanted to control where he went.
2. Watt has made a stack of cash.
3. TJ still has to negotiate a massive extension. But maybe a little less massive now. Like he signs for $115 million instead of $125.
4. Tell Ben you’re going to build a running game and a defense his old man arm can ride to a SB.
5. Mike Tomlin has a plan to assemble all the Watt brothers into a Voltron like robot. So far the NFL hasn’t said it’s illegal...
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Wattsburgh Steelers!
get every player with Wat- or Watt - in their name.
Deshaun?!?!
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And, like Voltron, the Steelers will mess around with the opponent until they final use the SWORD (a deep TD pass to Claypool). In turn, Steelers fans will repeatedly ask, “Why not use the SWORD from the get go!?!”
This absolutely made my day.
Maybe shift Derek to ILB and run an all Watt stack? Just like when the individual Voltron lions overwhelm a low level bad guy.
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Here’s the full list of Watt’s odds at BetOnline:
Pittsburgh Steelers 3/2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2/1
Baltimore Ravens 6/1
Green Bay Packers 6/1
Dallas Cowboys 9/1
Los Angeles Rams 12/1
New England Patriots 12/1
Cleveland Browns 14/1
https://www.masslive.com/patriots/20...-the-list.html
That front seven would be fun to watch.
Still need a running game...Ben alone won’t cut it.
For the Watts, family trumps everything else.
It’s why I feel JJ is a lock to play for the Steelers.
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Watt player is in best position to structure his new contract in such a way as to accommodate playing with his brother??
J.J. Watt signs with Cardinals
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 1, 2021
Amid widespread speculation about where free agent defensive lineman J.J. Watt will end up, Watt himself dropped the surprise announcement today: He’s a Cardinal.
Watt tweeted a picture of himself working out, wearing an Arizona Cardinals shirt.
In a not-so-subtle statement about some inaccurate rumors that have been floating around about Watt’s whereabouts, Watt made it clear who the news is coming from with two words: “Source: me.”
Watt is reportedly signing a two-year, $31 million contract with $23 million guaranteed.
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ith-cardinals/
So once again...pro athlete talks about wanting to be in a competitive team, win championships, and all those "priorities". Then a team backs up a truckload of money to their house and Bam - priorities shifted.
Like Arizona is a fun franchise and should be increasingly competitive. But if Watt wants to ring chase...I think the Cards are more than a year away.
This is not sour grapes that Watt didn't sign with the Steelers or Packers. I really don't care and hope that JJ Watt plays well for many more seasons with the Cardinals. I'm just saying that athletes will almost always take the cash.
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I’d disagree that the Cardinals aren’t close. I think the win the NFC West this year.
They could. But the little I saw of them last year indicated that secondary was a mess and Patrick Peterson isn't getting any younger. I think they likely take a step forward on offense, and with Watt that front 7 should be pretty good...but I just don't see them consistently stopping anyone.
Of course...one impact rookie and it all changes.
I am still willing to bet that Watt took that highest $$$ offer.
I think you are right in regards to "Money Talks", otherwise I think he would have gone to Packers. I think the Cardinals can be very competitive, and he can help them...................so while it may not be 100% about the most money he can get, I guess the money likely counted for at least 75% of his decision. $15.5 million per year with $23 million guaranteed is a large sum of money for an older play who is not as dominant as he once was.
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Maybe he believes that he is still a difference maker instead of a complementary player, someone who can take a team that’s close and put them over the top.
the Cardinals certainly must think so.
Chandler Jones and JJ Watt make a couple of pretty tough bookends.
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