JJ Watt signs with AZ

[BritCard]

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[GuernseyCard]

Is this a FA move?

When did FA begin?

I looked it up and they can start on the 13th and make it official on the 17th.

So how can we sign him?

He was released.

 

[Garthshort]

Reggie White was still beyond dominant, coming off three consecutive 16 game seasons with 14/15/14 sacks in each and no injury history.

There’s no comparison there. If we had signed Watt three years ago when he was at the top of his game, that would be a comparison.

also, looking at Reggie White’s stats just now... GOOD LORD. He was beyond beast pretty much his entire career. I mean, even at age 37, in his final season he got 16 SACKS.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WhitRe00.htm

I remember him being great, especially on those Eagles teams that used to pulverize us, but the longevity and havoc he was able to wreak so late into his career is pretty astounding.

You're telling me that Reggie White had four more sacks in his last year with the Packers than Hasson Reddick had in his final year with the Cardinals, well that's impressive.

 

[Vacard]

Allen Robinson would’ve been a better choice. Damn u KEIM

 

[Garthshort]

comparing one awful use of cap space to another awful use of cap space doesn’t make the first any better than the other.

they’re still both bad moves.

cheese, hate to hear your sadness. But cheer up as maybe JJ will get injured.

 

[juza76]

Allen Robinson would’ve been a better choice. Damn u KEIM

By draft or free agency they will add the wr2

 

[Cheesebeef]

cheese, hate to hear your sadness. But cheer up as maybe JJ will get injured.

my sadness could turn to joy if they bring back Reddick. But I’m super dubious there. Losing that youth AND sorely needed speed on this defense will hurt more than people expect, IMO.

 

[Ronin]

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[Krangodnzr]

This is definitely an interesting move.

I agree a bit with what @Chris_Sanders stated. JJ Watt is a culture player. He will demonstrate to all of the young guys on how to be a pro and how to work out.

He's still a damn good player. 15th in pass rush win rate.

I won't like this move if Devon Kennard is the next best pass rushing OLB and it could be a horrible move if CJ doesn't bounce back. One thing that NONE of us long suffering Cardinals fans can dispute is that this current management group does make splashy moves regularly.

 

[AZman5103]

Allen Robinson would’ve been a better choice. Damn u KEIM

I disagree! We would have been sitting here next year saying "What good are these WR's if Murray is running for his life, or the defense can't stop anyone, etc.

Watt is a much more impactful piece. He is BY FAR our best D-Lineman, and is able to dominate at times. Every offense we play will have to be aware of him, and if they aren't he will make them pay.

With Robinson, yes...he would have been a good WR#2...but would need at least 2 lineman, a RB, and a TE to actually reach his potential.

 

[Lefty]

If Watts turns out to be a bust, Keim is all but gone.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I really think that the team expects another jump in production from the offense this year regardless of the talent we bring in.

And building up a fierce pass rush will counter the issues we may probably see in our secondary. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Covert Rain]

This is definitely a risk and I hope the Cards are restructuring contracts to give them for cap flexibility. No two guys have more sacks in the NFL since 2012 than Jones/Watt.

 

[BritCard]

You know what. Screw it.

CJ and TJ on the same team. I'm just going to enjoy it and hope for the best. If it works out then Yay. If not Keim gets fired and Yay.

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[Cheesebeef]

You know what. Screw it.

CJ and TJ on the same team. I'm just going to enjoy it and hope for the best. If it works out then Yay. If not Keim gets fired and Yay.

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Eh screw it... I might as well be in too!

Let’s hope this works out like gangbusters and Watt is ready to unleash hell with CJ and maybe even Reddick too to give us a DOMINANT pass rush.

plenty of time to lament if this goes bad.

 

[Proximo]

Would you rather have JJ Watt or Hassan Reddick?

JJ Watt is such a more complete player. I'm cautiously optimistic about this.

That is a really tough question. But I think Reddick could have been signed for less than 15 million a year.

 

[Ronin]

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[football karma]

PFF isnt everything, but:

JJ Watt was the #7 rated edge defender in 2020 with a 85.4 rating / 81 vs the run / 76.6 pass rush

that right behind Myles Garrett, right ahead of Cameron Jordan

 

[Syracusecards]

As long as they still sign Linsley from the Packers I'm ok with it.

Its a Keim move for sure though. Outside of Farley I'm going offense in the draft.

I love Linsley but I was really impressed with Lamont Galliard (sp) when he was in. I’d rather give him a shot and spend more $ on CB or a WR.

 

[Proximo]

Man, I hope I’m wrong about this move.

I'm not feeling to good about it either.

#1 I just don't like spending big on D-lineman period, let alone old ones with injury issues.

 

[Solar7]

I'm both very excited and confused with this move. That's a lot of money, but I'm happy to have a guy with his leadership on the team. I allowed myself to dream about it a little when DHop posted that IG post earlier. I'm going to err on the side of positivity here, and hope he kills it.

 

[WindCardinal]

Calais Campbell was a year younger than watt is now when he left the cardinals and he received 15/ year 4 years ago. 15.5 a year isn’t even top 10 nowadays, so I think the contract is pretty fair.

 

[Ronin]

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[Krangodnzr]

Allen Robinson would’ve been a better choice. Damn u KEIM

Allen Robinson is going to cost a buttload of money...

 

[football karma]

Allen Robinson is going to cost a buttload of money...

i think Robinson can get $22 - 25mm a year

if not that, i think he is at $20mm