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JJ Watt release, let fan theories begin!

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by uncblue012, Feb 12, 2021.

  1. blackandgoldpatrol

    blackandgoldpatrol Well-Known Member

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    that chandler jones, JJ Watt bookend is gonna be a problem
     
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  2. Steelrules

    Steelrules Well-Known Member

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    Happy for him, but he's not getting a ring with Kyler Murray
     
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  3. SteelersFanIrl

    SteelersFanIrl Well-Known Member

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    Can they afford all that? They don’t appear to have much money and Peterson, Reddick, Drake and Fitzgerald are all free agents, they have a lot of holes to fill, secondary and OLine are not good for a start.

    They’re not terrible but I really don't think this is a good use of $31m. If Murray takes a massive step forward and they nail the draft they could be a playoff team but I think that is their ceiling short term.
     
  4. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    I don’t know about their cap space but as for Murray, a massive step forward is a discredit to him. He’s on the same trajectory as Allen and a bigger weapon with his legs than both Allen and Jackson. Guy is extremely talented, gotten better each year.
     
  5. Vox Ferrum

    Vox Ferrum Well-Known Member

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    It was from his twitter, he said he will sign..nothing prevents him from making an unofficial announcement
     
  6. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    Arizona is a nice place to retire to from what I understand. Don't see him making a huge impact to that team but it's a better option than the Steelers signing him. There is no way he was getting that deal from us.
     
  7. DukeDukeDaDaDa

    DukeDukeDaDaDa Well-Known Member

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    I find it kinda funny he signs with the team that fleeced Houston on the DeAndre Hopkins trade.
     
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  8. Vox Ferrum

    Vox Ferrum Well-Known Member

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    Sporttrac has them at 190 mill for the cap this year, not horrible and likely room can be made, but 23 million guaranteed to an aging guy is not what I consider money well spent.
     
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  9. Vox Ferrum

    Vox Ferrum Well-Known Member

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    Low state taxes, stadium can open, yet is also AC when hot. He saw the contenders, instead took the cash,
     
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  10. SteelersFanIrl

    SteelersFanIrl Well-Known Member

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    If Murray can play at an MVP level that would be a big step forward whatever way we phrase it. Allen took that step this year, no guarantees it happens for Murray, albeit I do really like him and he certainly has the ability.

    I still don’t see them as contenders even if Murray is the MVP, too many holes on defence, and they have no depth anywhere.

    Watt is a luxury signing given where they are at in terms of their team building. I don’t get it at all but it will be interesting to see how it all works out.
     
  11. Vox Ferrum

    Vox Ferrum Well-Known Member

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    Just saw on sporttrac that the Cards have 7 of there defensive starters from last year as UFA, this is also Chandler's contract year...this signing would make sense if they were close, instead it means other players will likely walk with only 5 draft picks as well.
     
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  12. AskQuestionsLater

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    Assuming J.J. Watt is 100% come 2021. Keep in mind he has had multiple back injuries and knee injuries. That catches up with players far faster as they get into their 30s; doubly so for J.J. given his position. Should he resemble anything like he was in 2015 or even 2016 then I agree. If not, it is another name to a long line of stars over the hill the Arizona Cardinals Franchise has added since Emmitt Smith that did not pan out well.
     
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  13. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Overpaid for him but he still has game and the leadership he brings is immeasurable. 2 years is a good length contract for him.

    Nothing but respect for JJ, hope he lights it up. Not against us though!
     
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  14. AskQuestionsLater

    AskQuestionsLater Writing Team

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    .... :hmm:



    The only way that the Cardinals will end up competing is obtaining either a top flight Corner or adding another EDGE player to go with both J.J. and Chandler. Gregory Rousseau is not someone I would invest in with the 16th pick. Either Jaycee Horn or Patrick Surtain II (assuming he is there) would work. Do not discount the slide of Micah Parsons though as I am certain that GM Steve Keim would gloss over said incident in the end.
     
  15. AskQuestionsLater

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    We play the NFC West this season?! I thought it was the NFC North?!


    Regarding the leadership, fair enough. Chandler Jones though is no slouch however but J.J.'s abilities far exceed his in my opinion.
     
  16. zcoop

    zcoop Well-Known Member

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    I don't think so, Watt still have some gas in the tank and will benefit that Defense. Besides, they have the money available.
     
  17. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    SB dude, come on lol.
     
  18. zcoop

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    I remember folks saying that about Russell Wilson and he should have two now, were it not for the coaches decision to ignore Beast Mode. But, we'll see.
     
  19. AskQuestionsLater

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    Well, Chandler does have one!!


    That said, what has that "Super Bowl Experience" gotten Arizona thus far is a fair point.
     
  20. AskQuestionsLater

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    Money available with plenty of Free Agents inbound to select from.
     
  21. zcoop

    zcoop Well-Known Member

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    I've got some partners who are Card Fans and they seem to think that the team will make the moves to accommodate the signing. They are just like folks here who analyze their team's staff and cap space. No one know but their FO but they appear to be making the move based on their bottom line.
     
  22. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    And some Steelers fans thought JJ was coming to Pittsburgh to play with his brothers, and take less money :facepalm:.
     
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  23. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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    He probably should have gone to Green Bay, better chance at a ring.
     
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  24. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Should a would a coulda
     
  25. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    If refs call pass interference on GB in the SB against Wallace, or R. Mendenhall doesn't fumble we beat GB. Would've, Should've, Could've. Freaking If game. :hehehe:
     
    Last edited: Mar 1, 2021

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