Saints have workout scheduled with Wisconsin edge rusher T.J. Watt: report

saintsfan1976 · 04-16-2017, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

For the T.J. Watt detractors, I'd ask (and I know the answer) if you've actually watch this kid play the last two years...

Last year, he caught my eye; this year, starting with the LSU game at Lambeau, he jumped out...

Have watched several of his games on replay streaming, and he made plays at the OLB/DE spot that was very reminiscent of Rickey Jackson...

The bloodlines are always nice, but judge the kid on his own merits with an objective eye and you'll find a d*mn good football player that I'd be happy with at No. 32 or ten picks later at No. 42...

JP I'm not detracting from the kid I just don't think he's the type
of player we spend a high pick on. It's pretty obvious he'll need 2-3 years to develop before becoming a starter.

jeanpierre · 04-17-2017, 05:42 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

JP I'm not detracting from the kid I just don't think he's the type
of player we spend a high pick on. It's pretty obvious he'll need 2-3 years to develop before becoming a starter.

And what I've seen is a guy that's taken leaps in development; he was a Tight End just two seasons ago...

He won't take that long to play, in fact, I'd argue he could be ready to take over from Okafor by mid-season...

jeanpierre · 04-17-2017, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

JP I'm not detracting from the kid I just don't think he's the type
of player we spend a high pick on. It's pretty obvious he'll need 2-3 years to develop before becoming a starter.

I wouldn't sweat it anyways, he'll probably get drafted by Atlanta, make the ProBowl along with Vic Beasley (again) because the ATL was at least able to install a 3-4 defense after they said they would...

Of course, I feel sorry for the young man for all the disappointments he'll endure as a Falcon...

04-16-2017, 07:39 PM	#1
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,048 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints have workout scheduled with Wisconsin edge rusher T.J. Watt: report Originally Posted by jeanpierre For the T.J. Watt detractors, I'd ask (and I know the answer) if you've actually watch this kid play the last two years... Last year, he caught my eye; this year, starting with the LSU game at Lambeau, he jumped out... Have watched several of his games on replay streaming, and he made plays at the OLB/DE spot that was very reminiscent of Rickey Jackson... The bloodlines are always nice, but judge the kid on his own merits with an objective eye and you'll find a d*mn good football player that I'd be happy with at No. 32 or ten picks later at No. 42... JP I'm not detracting from the kid I just don't think he's the type of player we spend a high pick on. It's pretty obvious he'll need 2-3 years to develop before becoming a starter.

04-17-2017, 05:42 AM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints have workout scheduled with Wisconsin edge rusher T.J. Watt: report Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 JP I'm not detracting from the kid I just don't think he's the type of player we spend a high pick on. It's pretty obvious he'll need 2-3 years to develop before becoming a starter. And what I've seen is a guy that's taken leaps in development; he was a Tight End just two seasons ago... He won't take that long to play, in fact, I'd argue he could be ready to take over from Okafor by mid-season...

04-17-2017, 06:04 AM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints have workout scheduled with Wisconsin edge rusher T.J. Watt: report Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 JP I'm not detracting from the kid I just don't think he's the type of player we spend a high pick on. It's pretty obvious he'll need 2-3 years to develop before becoming a starter. I wouldn't sweat it anyways, he'll probably get drafted by Atlanta, make the ProBowl along with Vic Beasley (again) because the ATL was at least able to install a 3-4 defense after they said they would... Of course, I feel sorry for the young man for all the disappointments he'll endure as a Falcon...

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