RoyBatty is alive Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Ah yes. To the man that can always find a camera, JJ Watt says he want to bring a championship to Houston and that remains his goal. His comments are going to start phones ringing off the hook on Kirby Drive. JJ Watt is 31 years old and the prospects of the Texans winning a championship[ this year are unbelievably low with a 1-5 record. The Texans future has largely been demolished with three potential superstars careers being wasted to date, De Andre Hopkins, Deshaun Watson and Watt. Only Hopkins has gotten away with one of the most epically bad trades in NFL history. The future for the Texans is not bright at all, the football "guru" Bill O 'Brien traded away both first two picks in 2021 so the Texans 2020 demise accrues to the Dolphins. And I also believe the Mcnair ownership legacy has been a failure. The odds of the Texans puilling out of their tail spin are likely far beyond the playing horizon of Watt. The desperate need for quality D Line play in Buffalo is obvious and Watt might be convinced with him, his leadership and his ego, the Bills could go deep in the playoffs. I dont disagree but I also dont want JJ here for what it would cost. Watt is in a demi-God status in Houston. The Houston fan base remains enraged over the Hopkins trade and trading away the face of the franchise will be very costly, must likely to a team like the Bills, the Texans would demand a #1 at least. To me that is too high for his remaining productivity and his recent injury history. Would it be worth if it it got us to the Super Bowl, much less win one, I would say absolutely but I dont like the risk/reward. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILBillsfan Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 would kill the Bills salary cap to try to bring in Watt as you mention in your post. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I wouldnt want to be giving up the farm for him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sven233 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) Not sure how we could fit a guy like this under the cap anyway. We're right up against it as it is. Would take some major finagling with the cap. Also, who knows what they would be asking for in a trade. Edited October 21, 2020 by sven233 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I would compare the possibility of Watt coming to the Bills to when the Trent Edwards-lead Bills were trying to get Tony Gonzalez from KC. We were pretty bent about TG re-buffing the Bills interest........... but turned out that Matty Ice and squad was in-fact much > Dickie J and ol' Trend Downwards. On the surface any objective observer is going to put 5-7 teams clearly ahead of the Bills wrt SB chances. Trading for a player with much less control is more likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 he’s only 31? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 17 minutes ago, RoyBatty is alive said: , the Texans would demand a #1 at least. To me that is too high for his remaining productivity and his recent injury history. Would it be worth if it it got us to the Super Bowl, much less win one, I would say absolutely but I dont like the risk/reward. Major issues are the draft compensation and status of his health. For 1.5 years, If we get 80% of the player that has terrorized Bills QBs I would really like to have him. He is the kind of disruptive force that makes the overall DL better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 19 minutes ago, ILBillsfan said: would kill the Bills salary cap to try to bring in Watt as you mention in your post. Maybe but not if they release Murphy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 minute ago, matter2003 said: Maybe but not if they release Murphy I agree, they might be able to release Murphy and a few others to make this happen. With Watts injury history and contract I would only give up a 3rd or 4th rd pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILBillsfan Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, matter2003 said: Maybe but not if they release Murphy Not enough as releasing Murphy still has his salary hitting the books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 25 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: I wouldnt want to be giving up the farm for him Better not - he belongs on one 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebert19 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 28 minutes ago, ILBillsfan said: would kill the Bills salary cap to try to bring in Watt as you mention in your post. You guy Murphy and its a fine option. CBS had us trading for Sheldon rankins. I'd rather have watt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, Niagara Dude said: I mentioned this after week 4 and some of the fanboys said we don't need him, we have plenty better right now because they know so much about the game. Sean will fix the defense some of the clowns kept saying. I for one would trade them expiring Murphy contract and a 4th rounder, may need to add another player to make the deal work because of salary cap. The value for Houston is they don't have to pay him next season and getting the 4th As much as the Texans management is hated now, that hatred would double if the traded JJ W for Murohy and a 4th, heck i would love a trade like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Niagara Dude said: I mentioned this after week 4 and some of the fanboys said we don't need him, we have plenty better right now because they know so much about the game. Sean will fix the defense some of the clowns kept saying. I for one would trade them expiring Murphy contract and a 4th rounder, may need to add another player to make the deal work because of salary cap. The value for Houston is they don't have to pay him next season and getting the 4th this would be amazing if it could be done. I don’t think Houston will do it for a 4th. That said, I hop we try. I’d offer a 2nd. Edited October 21, 2020 by RyanC883 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILBillsfan Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Just now, Hebert19 said: You guy Murphy and its a fine option. CBS had us trading for Sheldon rankins. I'd rather have watt. I do not thinking anyone is trading for Murphy as releasing still keeps the Bilsl on the hooks for his salary thus not much room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Hebert19 said: You guy Murphy and its a fine option. CBS had us trading for Sheldon rankins. I'd rather have watt. what did we trade for Rankins in their article? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILBillsfan Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Niagara Dude said: I mentioned this after week 4 and some of the fanboys said we don't need him, we have plenty better right now because they know so much about the game. Sean will fix the defense some of the clowns kept saying. I for one would trade them expiring Murphy contract and a 4th rounder, may need to add another player to make the deal work because of salary cap. The value for Houston is they don't have to pay him next season and getting the 4th This scenario of trading Murphy in a deal for Watt is the stuff that happens in Madden and kill next years salary cap so again your not getting good value Edited October 21, 2020 by ILBillsfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Just now, ILBillsfan said: This scenario of trading Murphy in a deal for Watt is the stuff that happens in Madden Unless your HC/GM is named Bill O'Brien...too bad he finally get his arse fired. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 If the Bills are making a big splash I would target Yannick from Minny. JJ Watt is toast, the Bills need younger or prime talent not an overpaid once great player. Give up a 2nd rounder and a 6th rounder and Murphy (as salary filler) and see if Minny bites. Yannick would greatly impact the pass rush and set the edge. Another name to keep an eye on for a more modest trade would be Dalvin Tomlinson. He is a DT from the Giants who is on the last year of his rookie deal. He is a big run stuffer (6 foot 3 320 pounds) very effective but the Giants might not have him in their long term plans with Leonard Williams and Dexter Lawrence being heavy investments at the position. I would float a 4th round pick for Tomlinson, he shouldn't impact the cap much and could be just what the middle of the defense needs at the right price both in terms of the cap and in terms of the draft capital needed to acquire him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I can’t believe he’s made it to week 6 this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, billsfan89 said: If the Bills are making a big splash I would target Yannick from Minny. JJ Watt is toast, the Bills need younger or prime talent not an overpaid once great player. Give up a 2nd rounder and a 6th rounder and Murphy (as salary filler) and see if Minny bites. Yannick would greatly impact the pass rush and set the edge. Another name to keep an eye on for a more modest trade would be Dalvin Tomlinson. He is a DT from the Giants who is on the last year of his rookie deal. He is a big run stuffer (6 foot 3 320 pounds) very effective but the Giants might not have him in their long term plans with Leonard Williams and Dexter Lawrence being heavy investments at the position. I would float a 4th round pick for Tomlinson, he shouldn't impact the cap much and could be just what the middle of the defense needs at the right price both in terms of the cap and in terms of the draft capital needed to acquire him. Why on earth would Minnesota even consider that deal? Just because they’re losing? They traded a 2 and conditional 5 for yannick and he’s delivered for them, They don’t have the same cap problems next year they had this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, Rc2catch said: Why on earth would Minnesota even consider that deal? Just because they’re losing? They traded a 2 and conditional 5 for yannick and he’s delivered for them, They don’t have the same cap problems next year they had this year. Minny could always sign Yannick back and recoup the draft capital they invested in him. I agree that's unlikely to happen but if Yannick wants out due to Minny losing that could be the variable that puts him out on the market. I think a trade for Delvin Tomlinson is much better and would at least patch up the run defense. Tomlinson would make sense for the Bills cap wise and cost only a mid round pick. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 minute ago, billsfan89 said: Minny could always sign Yannick back and recoup the draft capital they invested in him. I agree that's unlikely to happen but if Yannick wants out due to Minny losing that could be the variable that puts him out on the market. I think a trade for Delvin Tomlinson is much better and would at least patch up the run defense. Tomlinson would make sense for the Bills cap wise and cost only a mid round pick. I don’t have an opinion on Tomlinson I haven’t paid any attention to him. So you guys could 100% be spot on. The Yannick deal however would never fly. He can’t possibly play 5 games or whatever there and want out after the scene he just caused in Jacksonville. He might price himself out of Minnesota with how well he’s played so far, but it wouldn’t make sense for them to trade him UNLESS they were getting a monster return. To even discuss this with Minnesota you’d probably have to start with a 1st rounder. That’s just simple business and return on your investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Just now, Rc2catch said: I don’t have an opinion on Tomlinson I haven’t paid any attention to him. So you guys could 100% be spot on. The Yannick deal however would never fly. He can’t possibly play 5 games or whatever there and want out after the scene he just caused in Jacksonville. He might price himself out of Minnesota with how well he’s played so far, but it wouldn’t make sense for them to trade him UNLESS they were getting a monster return. To even discuss this with Minnesota you’d probably have to start with a 1st rounder. That’s just simple business and return on your investment. I don't see Yannick happening but if the Vikings continue to lose and Yannick indicates he might not resign, maybe Minny tries to recoup that 2nd rounder? It's unlikely but not impossible. From what I have read on Tomlinson he is a good run stuffer, not a zero in the pass rush department but more of a hold the middle type guy. Former 2nd round pick in 2017 just has been a fairly effective player on a bunch of bad teams. I think Tomlinson fits this teams needs on so many levels and would greatly help the run defense. He would keep players off Edumonds and limit the big gains up the middle. I also think longer term he might be more than a rental. I would love to see the team when Star gets back have a rotation of Tomlinson and Star as the grinder big body types, Ed Oliver and Jefferson as the penetrators with Harry competing for his job in the rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanMike Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Watt is always hurt. Big no from me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Would do it depending on cost........Watt would free up some other guys on this defense to make plays while making them himself If he got traded he would have a huge chip on his shoulder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, RiotAct said: he’s only 31? A very very old 31. 31 in Watt years = 51 in human years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) First off, I would not worry about the cap: teams find a way if they want to. Secondly, I’d welcome him with open arms so long as it’s for very little draft capital. He is a generational talent when he’s healthy but he only has so much left in the tank. To sum it up: won’t happen. Edited October 21, 2020 by TroutDog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebert19 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, RyanC883 said: what did we trade for Rankins in their article? 5th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, RoyBatty is alive said: Ah yes. To the man that can always find a camera, JJ Watt says he want to bring a championship to Houston and that remains his goal. His comments are going to start phones ringing off the hook on Kirby Drive. JJ Watt is 31 years old and the prospects of the Texans winning a championship[ this year are unbelievably low with a 1-5 record. The Texans future has largely been demolished with three potential superstars careers being wasted to date, De Andre Hopkins, Deshaun Watson and Watt. Only Hopkins has gotten away with one of the most epically bad trades in NFL history. The future for the Texans is not bright at all, the football "guru" Bill O 'Brien traded away both first two picks in 2021 so the Texans 2020 demise accrues to the Dolphins. And I also believe the Mcnair ownership legacy has been a failure. The odds of the Texans puilling out of their tail spin are likely far beyond the playing horizon of Watt. The desperate need for quality D Line play in Buffalo is obvious and Watt might be convinced with him, his leadership and his ego, the Bills could go deep in the playoffs. I dont disagree but I also dont want JJ here for what it would cost. Watt is in a demi-God status in Houston. The Houston fan base remains enraged over the Hopkins trade and trading away the face of the franchise will be very costly, must likely to a team like the Bills, the Texans would demand a #1 at least. To me that is too high for his remaining productivity and his recent injury history. Would it be worth if it it got us to the Super Bowl, much less win one, I would say absolutely but I dont like the risk/reward. The man has a 2020 cap hit of $15.5M salary. We have $4.8M of free cap. Hard to see a match there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billl Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Dude is washed. He’s not worth the salary let alone giving up picks for the opportunity to overpay him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Aussie Joe said: I wouldnt want to be giving up the farm for him I wouldn't want to give up the chicken coupe for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Bills Fan Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Cut Trent Murphy (7.5 million saved on cap), Quentin Jefferson ( 4.75 million saved on the cap), and Ty Nsehke (3.2 milllion saved on the cap). That gets you 15 million for J.J. Watt's Salary. Make it happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, ILBillsfan said: I do not thinking anyone is trading for Murphy as releasing still keeps the Bilsl on the hooks for his salary thus not much room FWIW OTC shows $2.25M dead money and a $7.5M cap savings if Murphy is cut. Unclear what his contract language says as far as guarantees/incentives It's still not enough to afford JJ Watt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, TN Bills Fan said: Cut Trent Murphy (7.5 million saved on cap), Quentin Jefferson ( 4.75 million saved on the cap), and Ty Nsehke (3.2 milllion saved on the cap). That gets you 15 million for J.J. Watt's Salary. Make it happen. That would be worth it. We need to find a difference maker or 2 on defense. We need that run stuffing DT. An LB who can attack anywhere on the field and a DE who can get sacks (no pressures) and contain on the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthomas Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 The time for us to retool our roster was during the offseason. We as fans would love for us to fix some of the areas that need improving, but these issues should've been looked at prior to the season starting & for some reason weren't. Star opting out couldn't have been foreseen, EJ Gaines too for that matter. But they had to know injuries would be an issue & that our depth was lacking at LB & DB & that we needed a big guy on the line to eat up space. I've been a Murphy hater since day 1, we could've chosen to go another direction & used that cap space on someone else. Trying to make a trade now to bring someone in will result in an overpayment if it can even be done at all. And then theres the time it takes to get him up to speed & all that. JJ Watt btw i wouldn't want to bring in. His body is done & his salary is too high. If we could get him for cheap with Houston retaining salary, i suppose he'd be an upgrade over what we have now, but only due to how bad we're playing. We need a few players brought in at this point 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 You have a shot at JJ Watt, you take it. Git 'r' dunnnnnnnn..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordong Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 at this point anyone that could put pressure on a QB would be a welcome addition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I would assume Beane is sniffing around. Watt could provide a spark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, RoyBatty is alive said: Ah yes. To the man that can always find a camera, JJ Watt says he want to bring a championship to Houston and that remains his goal. His comments are going to start phones ringing off the hook on Kirby Drive. JJ Watt is 31 years old and the prospects of the Texans winning a championship[ this year are unbelievably low with a 1-5 record. The Texans future has largely been demolished with three potential superstars careers being wasted to date, De Andre Hopkins, Deshaun Watson and Watt. Only Hopkins has gotten away with one of the most epically bad trades in NFL history. The future for the Texans is not bright at all, the football "guru" Bill O 'Brien traded away both first two picks in 2021 so the Texans 2020 demise accrues to the Dolphins. And I also believe the Mcnair ownership legacy has been a failure. The odds of the Texans puilling out of their tail spin are likely far beyond the playing horizon of Watt. The desperate need for quality D Line play in Buffalo is obvious and Watt might be convinced with him, his leadership and his ego, the Bills could go deep in the playoffs. I dont disagree but I also dont want JJ here for what it would cost. Watt is in a demi-God status in Houston. The Houston fan base remains enraged over the Hopkins trade and trading away the face of the franchise will be very costly, must likely to a team like the Bills, the Texans would demand a #1 at least. To me that is too high for his remaining productivity and his recent injury history. Would it be worth if it it got us to the Super Bowl, much less win one, I would say absolutely but I dont like the risk/reward. Oh dear God please let us get a Watt in here on Defense ASAP... Edited October 22, 2020 by Sherlock Holmes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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