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The All-Encompassing Watt Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by Ericstocracy, Sep 8, 2015.

  1. leroy

    leroy Contributing Member

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    A lot of times they'll say that leading the league in INTs sometimes means you aren't very good. They keep throwing at you and you happened to catch a few. I'm not saying he's not good but he's not in the conversation.

    The only issue for Watt winning a 3rd is voter fatigue. Otherwise, he's the most deserving and clearly the best defensive player in the league.
     
  2. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Who says that?

    It takes tremendous instincts and athleticism to play corner - especially so, if you're leading the league in INTs.

    If you were a coach, and the opposing team has a corner who leads the league in INTs, would you disregard that player as "not very good," and keep throwing his way? No. Your passing gameplan would highlight that guy.
     
  3. Nimo

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    No one is saying Peters isn't very good but usually the best CBs don't lead the league in interceptions. Usually because they don't get thrown to as much. For instance, Kareem Jackson has more interceptions than Jonathan Joseph. Does that mean Kareem is better?
     
  4. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Doesn't mean Kareem is bad, though.

    My point is, just because you lead the league in INTs doesn't mean you're "not very good," as leroy said.

    I didn't say anything about the correlation between # of INTs and how good a CB is.
     
  5. Nimo

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    You're right. Marcus Peters is a good CB. Very good. That was definitely a good pick by the Chiefs. It's early but I prefer him to Kevin Johnson who the Texans picked before. I wouldn't call him the best CB or DPOY material though.
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Through their first 5 yrs of their careers.

    White: 75.5 sacks
    Watt: 74.5

    In White’s first 2 seasons in the USFL they played 18 g seasons.</p>&mdash; PDS (@PatDStat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatDStat/status/684760717019320321">January 6, 2016</a></blockquote>
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  7. Bandwagoner

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    http://www.sbnation.com/2016/1/5/10714812/texans-jj-watt-hoss-outstanding-pass-rush-moves
     
  8. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Does this count the postseasons as well?

    Watt is on his way to becoming the best ever.
     
  9. Buck Turgidson

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    I'd be curious to see the NLF average pass att/game back then versus now.
     
  10. Torn n Frayed

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    Whoa, whoa, whoa. According to Sean Jones on his new show on 790 JJ just out works everyone else. He's nowhere close to LT or Reggie White. According to SJ. :rolleyes:
     
  11. Buck Turgidson

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    So in White's best 3 years, '86-88, opponents threw the ball 532, 561 and 578 times (1671 att) and he had 57 sacks (his teammates had 95). So that's 1 sack per 31.9 dropbacks.

    Watt's best 3 years so far, '12, 14-15) he had 58.5 sacks in 1880 dropbacks (1753 attempts and 127 sacks), 1 per 32.1 dropbacks.

    Virtually identical, thought that was interesting. I would have guessed there was a bigger disparity in pass attempts.
     
  12. plee

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    We need more JJ as inside linebacker! :grin:
     
  13. Bandwagoner

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    So in a few years Watt will go to GB and win a super bowl?
     
  14. sugrlndkid

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    It sure as heck was intriguing and its probably a testament to how hard he works...that coaches want to expand his role even more.

    Also having Clowney and Mercilus at the ends and having JJ have a running start at a linemen...terrifying scenario...
     
  15. ima_drummer2k

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    Eh. He's already so quick off the LOS that I don't think a running start would make him any quicker. It actually might slow him down, believe it or not - which is a testament to his incredible speed off the LOS.
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonTexans">@HoustonTexans</a> DE <a href="https://twitter.com/JJWatt">@JJWatt</a> wins the Deacon Jones Award, given annually to <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL">@NFL</a> sack leader. Quote from Watt: <a href="https://t.co/PL7RuNPl1I">pic.twitter.com/PL7RuNPl1I</a></p>&mdash; Texans PR (@TexansPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/TexansPR/status/684846711378952192">January 6, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">J.J. Watt, Adrian Peterson unanimous All-Pro selections</p>&mdash; Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/685524275814477825">January 8, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>How do Texans prevent double teams on JJ Watt? That and more in @<a href="https://twitter.com/gregcosell">gregcosell</a>'s AFC preview: <a href="https://t.co/OTaydU3xtd" title="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/greg-cosell-s-playoff-preview--breaking-down-afc-wild-card-games-154623137.html">yhoo.it/1PVDC6c</a> <a href="https://t.co/03WCOguePD" title="http://twitter.com/YahooSchwab/status/685867121654411264/photo/1">pic.twitter.com/03WCOguePD</a></p>&mdash; Frank Schwab (@YahooSchwab) <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSchwab/status/685867121654411264" data-datetime="2016-01-00T16:53:59+00:00">January 0, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">99-year-old Asalee Poole from Texas City gets her wish to meet <a href="https://twitter.com/JJWatt">@JJWatt</a>. JJ even told Asalee: &quot;Sorry I'm late.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/GLpWJ7chiU">pic.twitter.com/GLpWJ7chiU</a></p>&mdash; Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/685922455580315648">January 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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