Watt could be best TE in NFL?

RedSoxFan28 · 12-04-2014, 03:27 PM

J.J. Watt - Could Houston Texans defensive end be one of NFL's best tight ends? - ESPN
David Fleming thinks so
"ever wanted to switch to the other side of the ball and go back to his original position of tight end, he would never be as good as, say, the Patriots Rob Gronkowski.

He'd be better. Much, much better.

I'm not disparaging Gronkowski. Not even close. He's freakish and phenomenal. I just think Watt would be light-years better."

asujbl · 12-04-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSoxFan28

J.J. Watt - Could Houston Texans defensive end be one of NFL's best tight ends? - ESPN
David Fleming thinks so
"ever wanted to switch to the other side of the ball and go back to his original position of tight end, he would never be as good as, say, the Patriots Rob Gronkowski.

He'd be better. Much, much better.

I'm not disparaging Gronkowski. Not even close. He's freakish and phenomenal. I just think Watt would be light-years better."

This is just flat out stupid and I have no skin in the game. I don't care about Gronk, Watt, New England, or Houston.

Gronk is the best position player in the game when he's 100% healthy. To just assume that Watt would be better, and apparently light years better, is asinine.

And I'm not disparaging Watt to use the writers word. He's one hell of a player and probably the best defensive player in the game.

But might as well say LeBron would be the best TE in Football because he's also bigger and faster than Gronk

MLH · 12-04-2014, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSoxFan28

J.J. Watt - Could Houston Texans defensive end be one of NFL's best tight ends? - ESPN
David Fleming thinks so
"ever wanted to switch to the other side of the ball and go back to his original position of tight end, he would never be as good as, say, the Patriots Rob Gronkowski.

He'd be better. Much, much better.

I'm not disparaging Gronkowski. Not even close. He's freakish and phenomenal. I just think Watt would be light-years better."

He'd probably be pretty good. I honestly think Watt and Gronk are just the two best football players in the league.

Verufian · 12-04-2014, 03:32 PM

My line was going to be "Lebron James disagrees" but I was beat to the punch.

So instead I'll leave you with this:

Skootown · 12-04-2014, 04:01 PM

lol

Could you imagine him out there trying to run real routes?

JJ Watt is the man but that's just stupid.

patchgenie · 12-04-2014, 04:03 PM

i thought this was going to be one of those bleacher report articles

MLH · 12-04-2014, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Skootown

lol

Could you imagine him out there trying to run real routes?

JJ Watt is the man but that's just stupid.

He'd probably have to drop 20lbs or so, not sure how he would go about that.

gingerscards · 12-04-2014, 04:23 PM

ok now this is going way too far for even Watt, granted he is a great player ,but best TE lol Gronk,Graham,Gates alone would tear him up and there is probably a list of about 10 or more,that could do the same .

And OP is Pats fan ,that is just wrong lol

lindeman79 · 12-04-2014, 04:34 PM

No way he would be better then Gronk.

duwal · 12-04-2014, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSoxFan28

J.J. Watt - Could Houston Texans defensive end be one of NFL's best tight ends? - ESPN
David Fleming thinks so
"ever wanted to switch to the other side of the ball and go back to his original position of tight end, he would never be as good as, say, the Patriots Rob Gronkowski.

He'd be better. Much, much better.

I'm not disparaging Gronkowski. Not even close. He's freakish and phenomenal. I just think Watt would be light-years better."

based on what?? The 1 and 2 yard passes that he has caught?? We can't even say he'd be a decent tight end until we see him catch a 25 yard pass knowing someone is getting ready to light him up

Wolves4Life · 12-04-2014, 05:03 PM

There is a reason Watt stopped being a TE in college.

RedSoxFan28 · 12-04-2014, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gingerscards

ok now this is going way too far for even Watt, granted he is a great player ,but best TE lol Gronk,Graham,Gates alone would tear him up and there is probably a list of about 10 or more,that could do the same .

And OP is Pats fan ,that is just wrong lol

How? I completely disagree with what he said.

lagalaxyfan23 · 12-04-2014, 05:49 PM

Watt couldn't play TE realistically. He's too slow and couldn't run routes or catch as well as Gronk. Three one-yard TD passes isn't particularly showing a lot of versatility, but he could definitely play any position along the defensive line.

bedler · 12-04-2014, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Verufian

My line was going to be "Lebron James disagrees" but I was beat to the punch.

So instead I'll leave you with this:

LMAO!! Watt is a BEAST but i bet Luke Kuekly can argue that "best overall"topic if the panthers put him in as TE... Luke K needs to catch some passes & the panthers could definitely use some help. Luke K is prob a better QB than Cam. Both are just flat out amazing players

I'm a saints fan and id agree to drop Brees & coach payton for those 2.

corndog · 12-05-2014, 06:00 AM

The 1st was a gimmick:

The 2nd was a really nice catch with good coverage:

The 3rd showed great hands. By now, the defense knows that when Watt enters on offense near the goal line the ball is going to him. Three passes thrown to him - three touchdowns. Watt is an offensive weapon.

davdukes4 · 12-05-2014, 06:31 AM

Another shock and awe article.

I wouldn't be surprised if Watt Could develop into a starting Tight end, but to assume he would be able to play a different position at a hall of fame level is small minded.

Pejarox7620 · 12-05-2014, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bedler

LMAO!! Watt is a BEAST but i bet Luke Kuekly can argue that "best overall"topic if the panthers put him in as TE... Luke K needs to catch some passes & the panthers could definitely use some help. Luke K is prob a better QB than Cam. Both are just flat out amazing players

I'm a saints fan and id agree to drop Brees & coach payton for those 2.

I doubt you're a big Saints fan with that statement...Even having those two, not sure you are guaranteed any superbowls. But maybe im just bitter at that statement, but that just seems like an over reaction

freethrowtommy · 12-05-2014, 07:25 AM

That article is bad and the writer should feel bad...

squigsmx31 · 12-05-2014, 01:58 PM

What an idiot.

ManInTheMirror · 12-05-2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by freethrowtommy

That article is bad and the writer should feel bad...

Should the creator of this thread feel bad also?

RedSoxFan28 · 12-05-2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ManInTheMirror

Should the creator of this thread feel bad also?

Why should I feel bad?

freethrowtommy · 12-05-2014, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ManInTheMirror

Should the creator of this thread feel bad also?

Not for this thread necessarily, but for other things, mostly for being a Pats fan.

RedSoxFan28 · 12-05-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by freethrowtommy

Not for this thread necessarily, but for other things, mostly for being a Pats fan.

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12-04-2014, 03:27 PM	#1
RedSoxFan28 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 12,550	Watt could be best TE in NFL? J.J. Watt - Could Houston Texans defensive end be one of NFL's best tight ends? - ESPN David Fleming thinks so "ever wanted to switch to the other side of the ball and go back to his original position of tight end, he would never be as good as, say, the Patriots Rob Gronkowski. He'd be better. Much, much better. I'm not disparaging Gronkowski. Not even close. He's freakish and phenomenal. I just think Watt would be light-years better." __________________ #FreeBrady

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Skootown Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,806 skootown	lol Could you imagine him out there trying to run real routes? JJ Watt is the man but that's just stupid. __________________ Allen Robinson Collector Also collecting Carson Wentz and Philadelphia Eagles, Penn State Nittany Lions, and Jameis Winston RCs

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corndog BODA Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: From a table in McDonalds, with lovely fake flowers on it. Posts: 17,960	The 1st was a gimmick: The 2nd was a really nice catch with good coverage: The 3rd showed great hands. By now, the defense knows that when Watt enters on offense near the goal line the ball is going to him. Three passes thrown to him - three touchdowns. Watt is an offensive weapon. __________________ He has no rival, He has no equal.

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freethrowtommy Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 31,686 freethrowtommy	That article is bad and the writer should feel bad... __________________ Jordy Nelson PC: http://tinyurl.com/nelson87 Aaron Rodgers PC: http://tinyurl.com/rodgers12 And the Lord said unto John, "come forth and ye shall receive eternal life." But John came fifth and won a toaster.

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squigsmx31 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,539	What an idiot. __________________ PC-Peter Boulware Also buying high end Ravens cards.

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Verufian Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 3,284 Verufian Verufian	My line was going to be "Lebron James disagrees" but I was beat to the punch. So instead I'll leave you with this:

12-04-2014, 04:03 PM	#6
patchgenie Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,877 americansportscards	i thought this was going to be one of those bleacher report articles

12-04-2014, 04:23 PM	#8
gingerscards Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 18,500 gingersportscards1946	ok now this is going way too far for even Watt, granted he is a great player ,but best TE lol Gronk,Graham,Gates alone would tear him up and there is probably a list of about 10 or more,that could do the same . And OP is Pats fan ,that is just wrong lol

12-04-2014, 04:34 PM	#9
lindeman79 Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: I wish I was back in Michigan Posts: 4,886 wretch24	No way he would be better then Gronk.

12-04-2014, 05:03 PM	#11
Wolves4Life Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 12,455	There is a reason Watt stopped being a TE in college.

12-04-2014, 05:49 PM	#13
lagalaxyfan23 Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 14,417	Watt couldn't play TE realistically. He's too slow and couldn't run routes or catch as well as Gronk. Three one-yard TD passes isn't particularly showing a lot of versatility, but he could definitely play any position along the defensive line.

12-05-2014, 06:31 AM	#16
davdukes4 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,099 davdukes4 usadave85	Another shock and awe article. I wouldn't be surprised if Watt Could develop into a starting Tight end, but to assume he would be able to play a different position at a hall of fame level is small minded.