I don't always get into watching games between teams that I have no real interest in, but tonight's game between Houston and New York was an eye opener. I was mostly watching to see how the Texans looked, currently touted by many as the best team in the NFL.
Also, I have to admit, to see just how bad the Jets would look after their drubbing last week. I confess that I'm not a fan of either Rex Ryan or Tim Tebow, but surprisingly, the Jets didn't look horrible. I think it just goes to show how difficult it is for any team to win on the road in the NFL against an opponent that isn't totally incompetent.
But JJ Watt? Wow. Just an amazing player. Yeah, the man-love Gruden showed for Watt was a bit much, but that doen't take anything away from the player. I hope he has a long and prosperous career ahead of him, because he's fun to watch. That sack where he swatted Sanchez's feet from under him looked like he was tackling a cheerleader.
Texans are good, JJ Watt is better
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Re: Texans are good, JJ Watt is better
I agree. I don't see how he's not the leading candidate for Defensive Player of the Year. By a wide margin. He's an absolute beast.Eli wrote:But JJ Watt? Wow. Just an amazing player. Yeah, the man-love Gruden showed for Watt was a bit much, but that doen't take anything away from the player. I hope he has a long and prosperous career ahead of him, because he's fun to watch. That sack where he swatted Sanchez's feet from under him looked like he was tackling a cheerleader.
Here's a fun article by a guy that obviously had/has no idea what he is/was talking about (saying how the Texans would rue the day they selected Watt over Fairley. Hilarious now): http://houston.culturemap.com/newsdetai ... ton-lover/
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Re: Texans are good, JJ Watt is better
Are the Texans good? Yes. Are they the best team in the NFL? I'm not convinced.
I agree, JJ Watt is an absolute beast.
I agree, JJ Watt is an absolute beast.
"They say no matter how hard you work, there's always someone, somewhere working harder than you. Guess what? I'm that someone." -Kevin Garnett
Re: Texans are good, JJ Watt is better
Got JJ Watt and Patrick Willis as two of my 3 IDP's. Now if only I can find a solid DB....
Re: Texans are good, JJ Watt is better
Watt (who is awesome because he's a Badger, btw) reminds me of Keith Millard. Remember how relentless Millard was as an interior lineman? He and Doleman were sick on that line back in the late '80s -- it was pick your poison, if the oline doubled one, the other one would get the sack. Like Millard, Watt has that great swim move, the motor that never stops. And Watt has that huge wingspan, which is how he gets all those batted balls.
Watt's story is a good one too -- he was a tight end at Central Michigan, was unhappy, left, delivered pizzas for awhile, walked on at Wisconsin and the rest is history.
Watt's story is a good one too -- he was a tight end at Central Michigan, was unhappy, left, delivered pizzas for awhile, walked on at Wisconsin and the rest is history.
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Re: Texans are good, JJ Watt is better
I had those two, but I dropped Willis as my other linebacker. A guy named Chad Greenway is sending a lot more points my way.S197 wrote:Got JJ Watt and Patrick Willis as two of my 3 IDP's. Now if only I can find a solid DB....