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JJ Watt
Feb 12, 2021 at 9:22 AM
- English
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Hmm. 31 year old de. Yes great player but he has missed time with injuries in 3 of the last 5 seasons. And I doubt he will play for peanuts. Would have been a great pick up, but with him and Ford on the D line, injuries are likely to remain a problem. I really can't see him coming here. I mean, we need edge all right but with rather less wear on the tires.
Feb 12, 2021 at 9:41 AM
- WINiner
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Great player, still has a LOT left in the tank imo, but is in no way a scheme fit for our team. JJ is a 3-4 end who can sometimes line up inside in an even front but shouldn't be his primary position imo.
Feb 12, 2021 at 9:43 AM
- Heroism
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Originally posted by Waterbear:
Originally posted by Heroism:
Originally posted by Waterbear:
So y'all want to pay JJ Watt but if we drafted another DT the webzone would implode.
JJ can play edge. I'm pretty sure that's what he's been playing the last few years. Dude wins everywhere.
That's fair.
Shot 3 - Then you get over to the defensive side, and this group starts with JJ Watt and Jadeveon Clowney, a pair of blue chip players who consistently win 1-on-1 matchups. Watt does most of his damage off the edge, with most of Clowney's best plays coming inside against guards pic.twitter.com/MlWZMnkHHm
— Fran Duffy (@EaglesXOs) December 20, 2018
On JJ Watt —
— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) February 12, 2021
Can still be disruptive from DE/DT alignments. Speed to power & active hands. Rush end in passing situations + interior stunts on run downs.
Possible team fits...
NE
PIT
GB
MIA
BUF
BAL @NFLMatchup pic.twitter.com/t3sEz64DL6
Bosa and Watt off the edges.
[ Edited by Heroism on Feb 12, 2021 at 9:47 AM ]
Feb 12, 2021 at 9:49 AM
- dj43
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Originally posted by Heroism:
Originally posted by Waterbear:
So y'all want to pay JJ Watt but if we drafted another DT the webzone would implode.
JJ can play edge. I'm pretty sure that's what he's been playing the last few years. Dude wins everywhere.
From the games I saw him play this year, he isn't close to the DPOY he once was. He is still a solid player but well on the backside of a HOF career.
Feb 12, 2021 at 9:57 AM
- lamontb
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Yea I'd pass on Watt at this stage in his career.
Feb 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM
- mayo49
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I wouldn't give him more than $10M a year.
Feb 12, 2021 at 10:01 AM
- Phoenix49ers
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Originally posted by WINiner:
Great player, still has a LOT left in the tank imo, but is in no way a scheme fit for our team. JJ is a 3-4 end who can sometimes line up inside in an even front but shouldn't be his primary position imo.
Put him at TE.
Feb 12, 2021 at 10:08 AM
- Joecool
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Originally posted by Heroism:
Originally posted by Waterbear:
So y'all want to pay JJ Watt but if we drafted another DT the webzone would implode.
JJ can play edge. I'm pretty sure that's what he's been playing the last few years. Dude wins everywhere.
He played DE in a 3-4. I think he would be even more impactful in our defense. We wasted 2 first round picks in ST and Balmer. We are in a position to win a SB. Need to jump on the legit opportunities as they come.
Feb 12, 2021 at 10:09 AM
- Joecool
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Originally posted by lamontb:
Yea I'd pass on Watt at this stage in his career.
In this era, teams have been wrong about making decisions based on a players' age. Players take care of their bodies. Unless they have a chronic issue, great players will play great. This isn't about the regular season.
[ Edited by Joecool on Feb 12, 2021 at 10:09 AM ]
Feb 12, 2021 at 10:20 AM
- Eli_23
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We need pass rush. Armstead is crap and Dee Ford is a goner. Soloman Thomas is a silly nanny. Come play for SF!
Feb 12, 2021 at 10:22 AM
- thl408
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Would love to have him but I think he joins his two brothers in PIT. It's too cool a story for it not to happen.
Feb 12, 2021 at 10:54 AM
- 49AllTheTime
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Originally posted by thl408:feels like he only plays a handfull of games a year.. not sure it would be a fit unless it's to keep our other injured players company
Would love to have him but I think he joins his two brothers in PIT. It's too cool a story for it not to happen.
Feb 12, 2021 at 11:01 AM
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Originally posted by Joecool:
Originally posted by lamontb:
Yea I'd pass on Watt at this stage in his career.
In this era, teams have been wrong about making decisions based on a players' age. Players take care of their bodies. Unless they have a chronic issue, great players will play great. This isn't about the regular season.
I remember people in here were dead against adding Sherman because they also thought he was done. We'd just need JJ for 1-2 seasons at a reasonable price tag.
Feb 12, 2021 at 11:15 AM
- Phoenix49ers
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JJ Watt was on the worst DL in football last season and a pitiful defense. Keep that in mind when considering his numbers & what he has left. I've studied a handful of games and he's still one of the most skilled DL in the NFL with 75-80% of the physical side. That's a ++ starter
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) February 12, 2021
Feb 12, 2021 at 11:22 AM
- Giedi
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Originally posted by English:
Hmm. 31 year old de. Yes great player but he has missed time with injuries in 3 of the last 5 seasons. And I doubt he will play for peanuts. Would have been a great pick up, but with him and Ford on the D line, injuries are likely to remain a problem. I really can't see him coming here. I mean, we need edge all right but with rather less wear on the tires.
agree. We need availability! Vs Talent ability! 