JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 08:55
Just now according to Ian Rapoport the Texan are releasing JJ! 
Could we scoop him up with a more cap friendly contract??
Could we scoop him up with a more cap friendly contract??
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Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:00
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:02
We could, but it would have to be pretty friendly. I fully expect him to end up in Pittsburgh.
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:06
only if he thinks we can win a SB, I don't see how we can afford him though, we have pass rushers, we don't have CB's DT's or ILB's not to even speak about offensive needs, love to have him, just don't see it happening.
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:11
So many emotions. So. Many. Emotions.
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:13
I will say, Z is a very talented football player... as was Clay Matthews, but they are not "that guy". Favre had Reggie and we won a Super Bowl. Rodgers had Woodson and we won a Super Bowl. Getting Watt would be that guy, that face of the defense that could get us back again. Also one of those guys that then makes Z and everyone else on defense that much better around him.
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:13
Let's all get our hopes up super high so it hurts more later!!
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:15
If there's a way to swap Perton for JJ for a similar overall cap effect, would love it. But I guess I love the idea of having a Watt in GB uniform more than what improvement I would expect for it to bring.
And it all depends so much on what the new DC wants to do. Pettine routinely fielded 3 OLBs, dunno if Barry will.
And it all depends so much on what the new DC wants to do. Pettine routinely fielded 3 OLBs, dunno if Barry will.
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:22
Give me JJ over Preston 99 times out of a 100 and for a lower 2021 cap hit if we want.
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:24
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Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:26
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:30
I would love it, but not expecting it.
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:32
For what it's worth, Watt does still fondly remembers what it's like to play for a Wisconsin based sports program.
https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2020/10 ... ne-related
https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2020/10 ... ne-related
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:33
He still shows up in Madison from time to time.
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:47
you mean there are more then two double digit Watts?
( name and yearly sack totals, double digits)I'd swap Watt for Presten
Salmar: if Barry wants to use that 50 front, then he will need edge rushers that can drop and cover.
whoops, I forgot about Derek Watt
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:49
JJ's twitter announcement.
He's wearing a Badgers hoodie and speaks of family and home albeit when referencing his time in Houston.
That settles it! He's coming back! Mark! It! Down!
...or at least this is how I envision the speculative conversation evolving.
Honestly, though, this wouldn't surprise me in the least:
He's wearing a Badgers hoodie and speaks of family and home albeit when referencing his time in Houston.
That settles it! He's coming back! Mark! It! Down!
...or at least this is how I envision the speculative conversation evolving.
Honestly, though, this wouldn't surprise me in the least:
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 09:53
I agree with this. Watt may not be the player he once was but he's still got that locker room presence and on-field drive that makes those around him better. I love the comparisons to White and Woodson, same level player at relative same point in their respective careers.NCF wrote: ↑12 Feb 2021 09:13I will say, Z is a very talented football player... as was Clay Matthews, but they are not "that guy". Favre had Reggie and we won a Super Bowl. Rodgers had Woodson and we won a Super Bowl. Getting Watt would be that guy, that face of the defense that could get us back again. Also one of those guys that then makes Z and everyone else on defense that much better around him.
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 10:22
Also, being he was released, we can sign Watt and still rack in the comp picks for Linsley, King, and Jones. Could be a nice haul.
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 10:54
Mentioned that part in my last mock.
Funny, cause nearly everyone would have thought trading a 4th for Watt was probably too much 3 months ago, but in the offseason, everyone is like who cares if we don't get that 4th comp pick for Linsley.
Re: JJ Watt
Posted: 12 Feb 2021 11:10
Trading a 4th and taking on $17.5M on last year's salary cap. Big difference.