Avast ye scurvy dogs! JJ Watt confesses he be keepin' a close eye on 2 crews, pondering an NFL resurrection. Arrr!
2024-02-07
Arr, J.J. Watt be thinkin' to retire from the jolly game o' football after 12 long seasons, but by Davy Jones' locker, he be confessin' that he did ponder on makin' a comeback, keepin' a close eye on two scurvy teams this past season.
Future Hall of Famer J.J. Watt, known for his impressive career in football, had previously expressed his desire to retire while still at the top of his game. With 12.5 sacks in his final season, Watt felt he had accomplished enough to call it a career. However, as the recent season unfolded, Watt found himself monitoring the situations of both his former team, the Houston Texans, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, where his brothers T.J. and Derek played. While he admitted it would have been a dream to play alongside his brothers, Watt recognized that they were already set and didn't explore the possibility further.Watt explained that he would only have considered coming back if it meant a probable Super Bowl run. He wanted to make a significant impact and fill a need for a team, rather than simply returning for the sake of it. Despite claiming he didn't miss football at all in an interview with Fox News, Watt's visit to Pittsburgh and witnessing his brother's preparation for a game made him realize he missed playing the sport.
Ultimately, Watt stayed retired, as the Steelers' season didn't go as well as he had hoped. Reflecting on his decision, Watt stated that he was absolutely done with football and had no intention of returning. His brother's physical ailments after the game further reinforced his choice to retire. Throughout his career, Watt achieved numerous accolades, such as being a Walter Payton Man of the Year recipient, making five Pro Bowls and five All-Pro first-teams. With 114.5 sacks and 195 tackles for loss, Watt's impact on the field was undeniable.