TJ WATT AT 29: YES OR NO

Yes.  Hard to pass up a guy who has the athleticism, measurables, work ethic and bloodline to succeed in this league.  Only knock I hear is that he's still learning the OLB spot.  And if he was lazy that would matter, but does anyone think for a second he's not going to work day and night to get up to speed?  If he works even just half as hard as JJ, he'll be a damn good player.  Something tells me he'll be gone though.  Too few holes in his game to go that late.  

What a change in the past three months: see here et seq.

YES!!!

I have a feeling he will pass also, but you never know. He's not a perfect prospect, but he's ascending. He won't last long past 29 if TT does pass on him. Clay wasn't perfect either coming out, TT opted to catch him while he was still raw.

If he is there and the Packers don't take him, a full-out revolt will ensue in the state of Wisconsin. 

He absolutely should be the pick if there- especially if it is known that they're going to move Matthews inside to prolong his career. Watt is not as good now as he'll be. 

When and where exactly did the narrative start that Clays career would be extended by playing inside? Because it's patently bull****. 

Truth is there will be a few defensive players in the draft that Ted passes on at 29 that will become good pros. Just need to find one of those day one contributors. 

TJ is an incredibly safe pick. Endless effort and energy. But he may not be the best option on the board on day one. 

I can see passing on TJ, it's Fumagalli that Ted must take with #29

I don't think Fumagalli will be available at 29. 

I vote EITHER. Take him or not. I don't care. 

I still think Thompson would prefer to take a cornerback first, linebacker second.  Based on how Thompson has drafted in the past I'd guess his preferred choice at #29 would either be Watt or Jordan Willis if the pick was a linebacker.  I think players like Charles Harris and Tyus Bowser would slot just below Watt/Willis.  Picking between Watt and Willis is as near as a complete toss-up situation as you can get.

I'm guessing the experts won't be flipping a coin when it comes to Watt and Willis. Just a hunch.

I think feelings are a tricky thing.  

I know a coin flip trick

I don't think Watt will be there, but if he is, I wouldn't mind at all if the Pack pulled the trigger there.  I think he's just one of those guys like Clay Matthews that maybe is a little bit of a late bloomer and his best football is ahead of him.  And the football that was behind him was pretty danged good, it's just that I think he's going to be even better as time goes on.  No matter what team takes him, I think they are going to be happy with that pick for many years if he stays healthy.

Ghost of Lambeau posted:

I think feelings are a tricky thing.  

Not that tricky.

Oh, it's tricky

ChilliJon posted:

When and where exactly did the narrative start that Clays career would be extended by playing inside? Because it's patently bull****. 

What the f*ck does narrative have to do with it? I believe he cannot handle a full season at OLB, his legs can't take it. I believe he's going to play inside more often than outside going forward.

So yes, I think they should think about a succession plan in his position. And yes, TJ Watt is good enough to play the position in Green Bay. 

I'm not enough of a draftnik to know if he's worth it at 29, but I would LOVE to have T.J.  The way he played this year, I really think he will be a good one.