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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by mac daddyo, Jan 30, 2026.

  1. TGH

    TGH Well-Known Member

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    TJ Watt is a starter. Those are guys are not. Where is KJ Henry, I think he could be a starter type?
     
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  2. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Well since 3 of them are hurt all the time.
    I will bring this post back up next year if Watt is still here.
     
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  3. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    OMG. Because a guy not only missed games because he had a needle through his lung, but had a so called down year proves Tomlin, and Austin didn't know what they were doing is freaking laughable. So I guess all the years that Watt, the 7th pass rushers taken in the draft was awesome doesn't count.
     
  4. Steelvision

    Steelvision Well-Known Member

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    the needle incident occurred second week of December, well into the season, Watt had been playing subpar since last season. Its age most likely, but if he does have a comeback year that definitely does not make Tomlin and Austin look good.
     
  5. Bubbahotep

    Bubbahotep Well-Known Member

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    It's age but also that teams have adjusted their defense to handle him without too much effort. His pressure rate last season was the lowest of his career (excl. his injured 2022 season). And the idea that the Steelers don't win when he is not playing was broken this season.

    It's not DEFCON1 or 2 yet but maybe flashing DEFCON3.
     
  6. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    Watt had some great seasons under Tomlin and Austin, so I don’t get that last statement at all. I think there are other reasons for Tomlin and Austin not looking good, but a resurgence by TJ in 2026 wouldn’t be one.

    Also, Watt’s 2024 season was good until he was injured vs. the Eagles. That injury was like a light switch that turned off his performance.
     
  7. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    herbig is under contract this year. can he stay on the field? he's been hurt every year at some point. play lights out this year and get a new contract next year. at that point we can do something with highsmith that is more team and cap friendly. :cool:
     

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