JJWatt

[madinsomniac]

Look, I really don’t think the guy is coming here to be an edge backup, but this ran in SI

https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news/jj-watt-joining-pittsburgh-steelers-steam

Now here is my issue with it… IKE Taylor is a scout for the Steelers and JJ is still under contract for a year in Arizona, so this absolutely could be called Tampering

 

[MTC]

“Maybe he’ll have a change of mind about retirement”


???

 

[steel dino]

Your absolutely correct mad.....

one would think that the Steelers would train/educate their ex-players about such things when they join the front office team...

 

[MTC]

Your absolutely correct mad.....

one would think that the Steelers would train/educate their ex-players about such things when they join the front office team...

I’m sure they do.


It’s the media’s job to create a hooplah

 

[SteelerFan448]

Not many professional athletes have the opportunity to play with their brother. It would've been awesome to have all three Watt brothers here last year, and while I don't think it will happen, I'd love to see JJ one year in a Steelers' uniform.

 

[madinsomniac]

JJ Watt isn’t worth the second or first round pick penalty for tampering lol

 

[SteelerFan448]

JJ Watt isn’t worth the second or first round pick penalty for tampering lol

I thought Watt's contract expired.

 

[BLITZ]

I thought Watt's contract expired.

he did sign a 2 year deal in 2021. that makes him free right?

 

[madinsomniac]

he did sign a 2 year deal in 2021. that makes him free right?

Not according to sporttrac

 

[BLITZ]

Not according to sporttrac

https://www.si.com/nfl/cardinals/news/arizona-cardinals-add-extra-year-to-jj-watt-deal

Looks like they spread t out for$$$$.

 

[madinsomniac]

https://www.si.com/nfl/cardinals/news/arizona-cardinals-add-extra-year-to-jj-watt-deal

Looks like they spread t out for$$$$.

Then it would void June 1st…. That isn’t too bad…though i don’t know if that qualifies as a post June cut… because I think that would exclude tampering rules… I’m fine with what Ike said if that is the case… though i don’t trust the spiteful Goodell office…

I still doubt barring injury to a starter and a really good payday he is coming out of retirement though lol

 

[SteelerSask2]

I could be wrong but I don't think a low level scout hypothetically talking about a situation like this constitutes tampering. And if he is under contract with AZ the hypothetical situation would include a trade.

 

[SteveA]

JJ better get his azz down here & join Baby Bro

That is if he "Watts" a shot at a ring....

 

[BLITZ]

Well at least it is something to talk about n in May.

 

[slashsteel]

I am amazed at this stories wings. It keeps flying along, with not a sliver of indication that Watt has even a remote thought process of returning.

 

[ZonaBurgh]

Well at least it is something to talk about n in May.

That's my take as well. Curious if either party, JJ or the Steelers would actually be interested.
My thought initially was that he's too old, beat up, and doesn't need the money, but he's the same age as Cam.

Maybe he joins as an assistant LB coach just so he can harass baby brother.

 

[Drink IRON City]

The talk of brothers playing together on the same team is A-ok provided the brothers contribute to their roles.

Cam / Conner are both contributors and Conner’s rookie pay merits his. Play and roster spot.

TJ / Derrick with TJ obviously a given, BUT Derrick didn’t merit his salary vs his play. His couple dozen plus ST tackles and dozen or so FB touches 10 for 22 yards 1 TD, his 3 year 9.75 mil was an “OVER” pay.

Not sure what JJ WATT would need for pay, but this defense is prettty high pay currently. Would it merit about 8-10 mil for a rotational player?

I like the talk of it, brothers playing together, but we also have to justify what’s best for the team as well..

Just an eye opener


Salute the natiobn