Buffalo Bills was among the first teams to contact JJ Watt after his release from the Houston Texans, but do the two fit together well?
That’s the question that many members of the Bill Mafia are probably asking themselves as they await Watt’s decision about their new home. The defensive side hasn’t revealed much in terms of where he will play next, but a recent report has indicated what Watt is looking for in 2021 and beyond. Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot reported four of the main things Watt is looking for in his next team.
The source said cleveland.com that the Watt camp will take into account the maximum space, support cast, team culture and layout, among other things.
At first glance, Watt and the beads appear to be a perfect match based on what Watt’s camp is looking for in its next home.
The maximum space may be the biggest problem in the bills among the four things listed by Cabot. Adam Schefter recently reported that the NFL’s salary cap will be around $ 180- $ 181 million for the year 2021. No official announcement has been made for the league, but if this total is correct, the accounts will be capped before make any move. Of course, there are moves that can be made. John Brown, Mario Addison and Vernon Butler alone could free up about $ 20 million in cap space. There are other players that could be released and contracts that could also be restructured. Don’t be fooled by Buffalo’s current number. Space can be created for Watt and some other movements.
The supporting cast should make Buffalo an attractive option. Watt would join a team that has one of the best attacks in the NFL. Josh Allen finished second in the MVP vote this season and he is nowhere near reaching his ceiling. Stefon Diggs – JJ Watt’s recruiter – finished first in the league in receptions and reception yards. Although Watt plays defense, joining a team that is on the other side of the ball must be important. In defense, Watt joined the chosen top 10, Ed Oliver and Jerry Hughes, in the defense line. Tremaine Edmunds, twice a Pro Bowl linebacker, would highlight Buffalo’s linebacker unit and the secondary talent speaks for itself with All-Pro cornerback Tre’Davious White, Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer.
Culture is another area where bills are thriving. Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane made Bills a laughing stock for the Super Bowl contender in a matter of a few seasons. In 2019, some players talked about the culture change on One Bills Drive.
“We know that we have talent. We know that we can count on each other because we all work hard. We are all concerned with details and we are all committed to the standard, ”said Tre’Davious White in the play. “We also know that no season is perfect in football. But, the way we are built, we know that if we have a difficult stretch somewhere, we will be able to deal with it and move forward towards that goal. I think that will push us into the abyss this year and we will win a lot of ball games. “
Buffalo did not have many bumps in the regular season this year, but suffered a heartbreaking defeat over a Ave Maria against Arizona Cardinals. How did the team respond after the defeat at the last second? Win the rest of the regular season and make it to the AFC Championship.
The Bills’ ability to recover after that loss said a lot about Buffalo’s culture.
As for the scheme, there is no doubt that Watt could thrive in the defense of Leslie Frazier. Bills wants their front four to be able to generate pressure with Watt on one side and Hughes on the other, Buffalo should be able to achieve that goal. Last year, Watt had two teams more than any edge rusher, but his pass-rush win rate was among the best in the league.
Watt would make Hughes, Ed Oliver and others around him better, while helping the rear of the defense with consistent pressure. There is no doubt that Watt would fit into Buffalo’s scheme.
Considering the factors Cabot reported, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Bills were the final team for Watt’s services.
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