Okay, so what *is* your plan for the 2023 passrush?

[DRM08]

Originally Posted by kccrow

I'd be game for Ngakoue if he's around the same amount he's making now but if it's higher then probably pass.

As for Watt, man... what a disappointing ending to an otherwise unbelievable career. If you could get him for a full slate of games, that's great. I just don't think it's likely anymore. If I'm a GM, it's probably a hard pass unless he sits out early and I'm picking him up late in the season.

If you get JJ Watt, a decent strategy might be to save him for the 4th quarter of close regular season games and obviously the 2nd half of close Playoff games. I think perhaps he could be a good teacher/coach for younger players like Karlaftis. That's where Watt could provide a ton of value, regardless of what he might be doing on the field.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by DRM08

If you get JJ Watt, a decent strategy might be to save him for the 4th quarter of close regular season games and obviously the 2nd half of close Playoff games. I think perhaps he could be a good teacher/coach for younger players like Karlaftis. That's where Watt could provide a ton of value, regardless of what he might be doing on the field.

Veach isn't going to add a washed up old vet unless he comes on a thin deal or late in the year like Suggs or Engram.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief

Veach isn't going to add a washed up old vet unless he comes on a thin deal or late in the year like Suggs or Engram.

Watt has made plenty of money. He's had every individual accolade there is. The one thing he's not had is play-off success, or a chance at a championship.
At his age, with his injury history, I think the days of the big deal for him are over, and I would expect he knows that. IF he still has hunger for a championship, this would be the place.

I'm absolutely not throwing a bunch of money at him, but at a small deal, and limited snaps to fill the Suggs/Ingram/Dunlap role, I'd totally do it. He's a high quality individual, and would be a great mentor to what other than Jones is likely to be a very young line.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

Watt has made plenty of money. He's had every individual accolade there is. The one thing he's not had is play-off success, or a chance at a championship.
At his age, with his injury history, I think the days of the big deal for him are over, and I would expect he knows that. IF he still has hunger for a championship, this would be the place.

I'm absolutely not throwing a bunch of money at him, but at a small deal, and limited snaps to fill the Suggs/Ingram/Dunlap role, I'd totally do it. He's a high quality individual, and would be a great mentor to what other than Jones is likely to be a very young line.

I agree if he wants to trophy hunt...

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief

I agree if he wants to trophy hunt...

I can't imagine any other reason to keep playing, honestly. He's made a ton of money

[DRM08]

Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief

Veach isn't going to add a washed up old vet unless he comes on a thin deal or late in the year like Suggs or Engram.

Agree, gotta be very careful with the cash.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief

Veach isn't going to add a washed up old vet unless he comes on a thin deal or late in the year like Suggs or Engram.

yeah, THIN DEAL.

I'm not saying sign old ass JJ Watt to a big assed contract.

Jeesh.