Myles Garrett tops T.J. Watt
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ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter weighed in on the situation recently during a radio appearance. He also sent a stern warning to Pittsburgh about Watt's contract situation. Schefter's response comes about the possible scenario of Watt holding out into the regular season if the two sides can't come together on a new deal before.
Myles Garrett is already the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, so it's only fitting he is regarded as the best player at his position by people around the league.
Myles Garrett’s $40 million per year already sets a high bar for the Pittsburgh Steelers to meet when it comes to the next extension for Watt. Detroit’s Aidan Hutchinson could top that number, driving the asking price for Watt’s annual gross average and potentially guaranteed money up even more.
Last season with the Steelers, Watt played in all 17 regular season games. He racked up 61 tackles, 11.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and four defended passes. Those numbers make the Pittsburgh superstar one of the best defensive threats in the NFL.
T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward would join a special group of Steelers legends if they never win a Super Bowl in Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh Steelers do not seem inclined to trade T.J. Watt, which is bad news for the New England Patriots.
One hypothetical trade scenario has the Pittsburgh Steelers sending T.J. Watt to the New England Patriots for a veteran player and two draft picks.
I would first like to say that I will believe it when I see it. Players the caliber of T.J. Watt never become available for a reason. Pittsburgh took a chance o