Question for mad dog and you other draft guys.

frozen49er · 2019-10-28T19:00:24-07:00

The year we drafted Aldon, I know many on here were on the watt train, and rightfully so. Now, AS was a disaster, so much talent, but whatever. Watt is hurt yet again, season over. So what's worse in your mind? A headcase that will never play again, or a great talent that has had 3 season ending surgeries in 4 years? Watt is a hell of a player, but he's always getting hurt. At least we could move on from Smith and plan for him not being around (or in jail, suspended, etc...lol) Just curious what your take(s) are now. Is better off to pick an idiot and move on, or pick a monster that isn't available. Thanks guys.

Oct 28, 2019 at 7:01 PM

Hysterikal
Veteran
Posts: 39,545

Watt.

Oct 28, 2019 at 7:04 PM

frozen49er
Veteran
Posts: 4,867

Originally posted by Hysterikal:
Watt.

Great synopsis. Lol

Oct 28, 2019 at 7:10 PM

Waterbear
Veteran
Posts: 18,527

Kinda a vague question because each player makes a different impact and it depends on the team, needs, schedule, etc.

With the examples you gave? Obviously JJ Watt was more impactful even if he gave you multiple seasons ending on IR.

[ Edited by Waterbear on Oct 28, 2019 at 7:11 PM ]

Oct 29, 2019 at 6:56 PM

ChaunceyGardner
Q46 Draft Winner
Posts: 23,777

Watt for intangibles on and off the field hands down. Team sport

[ Edited by ChaunceyGardner on Oct 29, 2019 at 6:57 PM ]

Oct 29, 2019 at 8:28 PM

Second2Nunley
Veteran
Posts: 463

Watt was not only the more impactful player, but outstanding in the community. Easy choice.

Oct 30, 2019 at 12:54 AM

English
Moderator
Posts: 41,374

Originally posted by Second2Nunley:
Watt was not only the more impactful player, but outstanding in the community. Easy choice.

Yes. And a leader in the locker room. Aldon, aside from the first couple of seasons, was a self destructive force. No comparison.

Oct 30, 2019 at 7:31 AM

tjd808185
Veteran
Posts: 26,075

You have to take the possible HoFer and live with the injuries. When Watt is healthy it's 20 sacks. The only thing Aldon gives you is the chance to draft someone else.

Knock on wood here because hopefully this doesn't happen but if Bosa has some injuries I'm still taking him over someone like Foster. Any day of the week.

[ Edited by tjd808185 on Oct 30, 2019 at 7:35 AM ]

Oct 30, 2019 at 8:44 AM

dj43
Moderator
Posts: 38,181

Character always wins, even when injured, the impact on teammates is tangible.

Oct 30, 2019 at 7:04 PM

Phoenix49ers
Veteran
Posts: 131,546

Watt. Injuries are largely unpredictable and JJ hands down is the better player on the field and the better guy in the lockerroom and in the community.

Oct 31, 2019 at 5:27 AM

#10

NYniner85
Veteran
Posts: 118,884

I mean Watt

pretty easy. I think I was all about Robert Quinn that yr after both WRs and Peterson were off the board.

Oct 31, 2019 at 5:50 AM

#11

49er4life
Veteran
Posts: 6,542

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Watt. Injuries are largely unpredictable and JJ hands down is the better player on the field and the better guy in the lockerroom and in the community.

All of this. And people tend to forget, besides AS's rookie year Watt had more sacks and tackles per year in his 5 years of playing. Even when AS had 19.5 sacks in year two, Watt had 20.5 with a lot more tackles.

Oct 31, 2019 at 9:11 AM

#12

miked1978
Veteran
Posts: 12,514

Watt bc he's played more at a higher level.

Although I will say Aldon Smith was a great fit at the time. We needed an 3-4 Edge rusher.

Oct 31, 2019 at 4:58 PM

#13

GEEK
Veteran
Posts: 19,412

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Watt. Injuries are largely unpredictable and JJ hands down is the better player on the field and the better guy in the lockerroom and in the community.

Yes. And to further add...Aldon Smith's production was heavily driven by Justin Smith's dominance that required double teams. Aldon's production post Justin's retirement was modest for the 49ers and his brief stint with the Raiders. Very good player, but heavily aided by the talent around him.

Watt has been dominant in different schemes and personnel. Just imagine a Justin Smith-JJ Watt defensive line....wowzers.

Nov 1, 2019 at 6:26 AM

#14

TheRickestRick
Veteran
Posts: 10,449

It's always better to take 'Watt was' over 'what should of been'.