Houston released JJ Watts today. A mutual separation. He wants a ring.
One local news source says Tom Brady has already called him. "Come to Tampa".
Most likely desination would be Pittsburgh or Dallas, assuming Pittsburgh can fit him in under the cap.

quote Originally posted by maryjane: Houston released JJ Watts today. A mutual separation. He wants a ring. One local news source says Tom Brady has already called him. "Come to Tampa". Most likely desination would be Pittsburgh or Dallas, assuming Pittsburgh can fit him in under the cap.

Yeah, I saw that. Personally, I'm hoping he goes with KC. I'm also thinking that would not surprise you.
But, I've not heard anything about KC courting him.

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Bills, Packers, Bucs, Titans, Seahawks, Cowboys, Steelers, Colts, Rams, Bears,Ravens and a couple others have all expressed interest in JJ today.
I still think he will go to the Steelers, but being close to Wisconsin where he grew up might make Green Bay more likely.

quote Originally posted by maryjane: Bills, Packers, Bucs, Titans, Seahawks, Cowboys, Steelers, Colts, Rams, Bears,Ravens and a couple others have all expressed interest in JJ today. I still think he will go to the Steelers, but being close to Wisconsin where he grew up might make Green Bay more likely.

But, (there's always a but) if he wants a ring, KC is a good option.

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Maybe, if they shore up their Oline significantly and explain to their receivers the objective is not to see how many balls they can bounce off their helmets.
mabe jj can be transferred to an offensive lineman and plug that porous offensive line. Every NFL team now knows how to beat the chiefs. Pressure Mahomes hard and often. No superbowl has ever been won scoring zero touchdowns and only 9 points.

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quote Originally posted by maryjane: Maybe, if they shore up their Oline significantly and explain to their receivers the objective is not to see how many balls they can bounce off their helmets. mabe jj can be transferred to an offensive lineman and plug that porous offensive line. Every NFL team now knows how to beat the chiefs. Pressure Mahomes hard and often. No superbowl has ever been won scoring zero touchdowns and only 9 points.

You have some valid points.

As has been said many times, offense wins games, defense wins championships.

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Tampa Bay defense scored zero points last Sunday.
It matters none at all how good a team's defense is if their offense can't score touchdowns in the big games.
Until Superbowl Sunday, Buc's defense was ranked 7th overall in the NFL and had allowed more points than any other top 10 team during the regular season.
(19th in red-zone percentage and 22nd in passing yards per game)
Buc's defense isn't all that good. but their coaching for that game was and of course.. Brady. He excels in finding open receivers and avoiding turnovers. Antonio Brown ran the wrong route and Brady still found him for a td.
The Saint's defense was ranked #1 when the Chiefs beat them, but Mahomes threw for 3 TDs in that game.

Mahomes is young yet, just 3 years in the league and simply isn't anywhere near Brady's level. Might be someday, but I doubt he will ever have 7 rings.

KC's offensive line and downfield pass coverage really IS that bad. The only 2 big whuppins the Chiefs put on teams all season were against the 2-14 Jets and the 5-11 Broncos.

KC is going to face some hard decisions on defense in the off season because of free agency PLUS having to do something with that o line.

quote Originally posted by maryjane: Tampa Bay defense scored zero points last Sunday. It matters none at all how good a team's defense is if their offense can't score touchdowns in the big games. Until Superbowl Sunday, Buc's defense was ranked 7th overall in the NFL and had allowed more points than any other top 10 team during the regular season. (19th in red-zone percentage and 22nd in passing yards per game) Buc's defense isn't all that good. but their coaching for that game was and of course.. Brady. He excels in finding open receivers and avoiding turnovers. Antonio Brown ran the wrong route and Brady still found him for a td. The Saint's defense was ranked #1 when the Chiefs beat them, but Mahomes threw for 3 TDs in that game. Mahomes is young yet, just 3 years in the league and simply isn't anywhere near Brady's level. Might be someday, but I doubt he will ever have 7 rings. KC's offensive line and downfield pass coverage really IS that bad. The only 2 big whuppins the Chiefs put on teams all season were against the 2-14 Jets and the 5-11 Broncos. KC is going to face some hard decisions on defense in the off season because of free agency PLUS having to do something with that o line.

See it how ever you wish. Obviously, much like many other perspectives, neither of our opinions are gonna change.

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JJ Watts is going to Arizona for a reported $31 million/ $23 million guaranteed payday on a 2 yr contract. Houston QB Deshaun Watson will never play another down in a Texan uniform either.
Will he join former Texans Watts and DeAndre Hopkins?
Doubtful since Cardinals already have a good QB.

Good luck JJ. We'll miss ya.

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quote Originally posted by maryjane: JJ Watts is going to Arizona for a reported $31 million/ $23 million guaranteed payday on a 2 yr contract. Houston QB Deshaun Watson will never play another down in a Texan uniform either. Will he join former Texans Watts and DeAndre Hopkins? Doubtful since Cardinals already have a good QB. Good luck JJ. We'll miss ya.

Can't say much about Watson, he hasn't made the news much anywhere I've lived but Watts will be a (potential) huge game changer to any defense he joins up with. Watts (from what I've read) has been nothing but a great player and a huge asset to his team, community and the NFL. I'm sure he'll be greatly appreciated in AZ.
(He would have been even more appreciated in KC)

Finally took my KC flag down for the season last week end but, it's ready to fly high again this coming fall. It flies every year, regardless of how they (we) do.

I understand that Alex Smith is going to become available. Not sure if he's what Houston is looking for but, it appears he's a very good QB and will be looking for a new home.

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quote Originally posted by maryjane: Good luck JJ. We'll miss ya.

Not as long as he is playing for someone. He is a talent.

quote Originally posted by blackrams: Can't say much about Watson, he hasn't made the news much anywhere I've lived Rams

At Clemson:
Responsible for one of 35 seasons in FBS history with at least 2,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards: 4,104 passing yards, 1,105 rushing yards (2015)
1st in Clemson history in total offense in a game: 588 yards vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 12, 2016
1st in Clemson history in passing yards in a game: 580 yards vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 12, 2016
1st in Clemson history in passing yards in a season: 4,593 yards (2016)
1st in Clemson history in passing yards per game in a season: 306.2 yards/game (2016)
1st in Clemson history in passing yards per game in a career: 267.2 yards/game
1st in Clemson history in passing touchdowns in a game: Six vs. North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2016; vs. South Carolina, Nov. 26, 2016
1st in Clemson history in passing touchdowns in a season: 41 (2016)
1st in Clemson history in passing touchdowns per game in a season: 2.73 touchdowns/game (2016)
1st in Clemson history in passing touchdowns per game in a career: 2.37 touchdowns/game
1st in Clemson history in rushing yards by a quarterback in a season: 1,105 yards (2015)
1st in Clemson history in completions in a season: 388 completions (2016)
1st in Clemson history in completions per game in a career: 21.4 completions/game
1st in Clemson history in consecutive completions in a season: 19 completions (2016)
T-1st in Clemson history in wins as a starting quarterback: 32 wins
T-9th in FBS history in single-game completions: 52 completions vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 12, 2016
12th in FBS history in total yards in a season: 5,222 yards (2016)
15th in FBS history in total yards in a season: 5,209 yards (2015)
18th in FBS history in career yards per game: 318.3 yards/game
Beat Alabama 2017 for national title.

College awards:
2017 ACC Athlete of the Year
2017 Best Male College Athlete ESPY Award winner
2016 Heisman Trophy runner-up
2016 Davey O'Brien Award winner
2016 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award winner
2016 Manning Award winner
2016 ACC Athlete of the Year
2016 Second Team All-ACC
2016 Clemson Strength All-American
2015 Heisman Trophy finalist
2015 Davey O'Brien Award winner
2015 Manning Award winner
2015 consensus All-American
2015 ACC Offensive Player of the Year
2015 ACC Player of the Year

Pro:
Who lead the NFL in passing yards in 2020?
Passing
Player......................Pass Yds..........Yds/Att
Deshaun Watson........4823...............8.9
Patrick Mahomes........4740...............8.1
Tom Brady.................4633...............7.6
Matt Ryan.................4581................7.3

Most passing touchdowns in a single game by a rookie quarterback: 5 (tied with Ray Buivid, Matthew Stafford, and Jameis Winston)[95]
Most passing touchdowns in a calendar month by a rookie quarterback: 16[67]
Most passing touchdowns by a rookie quarterback in one half: 4 (tied with Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston) (Week 5, 2017)[96]
First player in NFL history to pass for 400+ yards, throw 4+ TD passes, and rush for 50+ yards in a single game. (Week 8, 2017)[97]
First player in NFL history with multiple 5 passing touchdown games within his first 2 seasons (2)
First player in NFL history to have 4,000+ passing yards, 25+ passing touchdowns, 500+ rushing yards, and 5 rushing touchdowns in a single season
First quarterback with back-to-back games with at least 375 passing yards and 35 rushing yards
Most passing touchdowns by a rookie in a 7-game span in NFL history: 19[97]
Most passing touchdowns by a rookie in a 5-game span in NFL history: 18[98]
Longest streak of games with 3 or more passing touchdowns by a rookie in NFL history (4)[99]
Most games with at least 375 passing yards and 40 rushing yards in NFL history: 3 (tied with Steve Young)
First rookie with two games of 300+ passing yards and 40+ rushing yards in a season
First rookie to produce 5+ touchdowns in consecutive games
Pro bowl all 3 years in NFL

If he had played anywhere else except behind Houston head coach Bill O'Brien, he would have done much better.
The rats are leaving the leaky ship that BO'B built.