‘As it turns out, Watt had everyone fooled. The Cardinals were not on any list of finalists for his services. As late as Sunday, the Bills were seriously thought to be in the running. A report from ESPN suggested that Watt had narrowed his choices to three to five teams, and the Bills were among them.’
Archives for March 2, 2021
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. explains why he gave Bills an offensive lineman in latest mock draft
‘”I just said, felt like, you know, Josh Allen, your franchise quarterback, the offensive line, some issues there with free agency,” Kiper said. “You could get a versatile offensive tackle, might be the way to go.”‘
Bills fan sparks J.J. Watt rumor: ‘Funny to watch one tweet … go through a complete life cycle’
‘The account he found used the name “kJWatt,” the “kJ” perhaps a fun reference to ‘kilojoules,’ a unit of energy that Peloton uses to measure “total output.” Or maybe Watt and his wife, Kealia, shared the account and ‘kJ’ was a combination of their first initials. At any rate, the profile had nearly 17,000 followers and included a photo of J.J. Watt in his Houston Texans uniform.’
J.J. Watt signs with Arizona Cardinals, dashing Buffalo Bills’ free agency hopes
‘More than a dozen teams were reportedly interested in Watt, a five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year. The Bills were said to be among the “serious contenders” as Watt weighed big money offers with teams with a good chance of making the Super Bowl next season; Buffalo finished the 2020 season 13-3 and reached the AFC Championship for the first time in nearly three decades.’
Opinion: Free agent pass rusher options for the Bills
‘I’ve always really personally liked Judon‘s game. He embodies what we’ve come to really expect from Ravens defenders over the last several years. He’s tough, plays hard, and brings an attitude to the party with him.’
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‘His chemistry with Allen is obvious. And although he might not have the same ceiling as Jefferson or Metcalf, his track record, talent and age indicate that several more extremely productive seasons likely lie ahead for the overachieving 2015 fifth-round pick.’