Pittsburgh Steelers Urged To Consider Trading TJ Watt

The idea of trading TJ Watt, one of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ cornerstone players, is certainly controversial but not without some logic, especially if the team finds itself in a precarious position mid-season.

Jason McIntyre’s suggestion that the Steelers should consider moving Watt to acquire draft capital and potentially land a franchise quarterback underscores a broader issue: the team’s offense has struggled to complement its defense for years.

He made an appearance on The Herd with Colin Cowherd and spoke out about the idea.

“It’s not a defensive league…every playoff game they’ve been to and gotten smashed in the last six years, they’re giving up 30, 40 points…so what’s the point of being built around defense?”

Watt is an elite pass rusher and a game-changer on defense, and trading him would be a monumental decision.

However, as McIntyre points out, if the Steelers are spending heavily on defense but not getting the necessary results, particularly in terms of overall team success, then a bold move could be warranted.

The idea hinges on the Steelers’ quarterback situation—if neither Russell Wilson nor Justin Fields can elevate the offense to a competitive level, the team might be forced to reassess its priorities.

Trading Watt could potentially net the Steelers valuable draft picks, which could be used to draft or trade for an elite quarterback, addressing the team’s most glaring weakness.

This kind of move would signify a major shift in strategy, focusing on rebuilding around a younger core and potentially setting the stage for future success.

For Steelers fans, the thought of parting with TJ Watt would be painful, given his impact and status with the team. Yet, if the season unfolds poorly, and the offense continues to underperform, drastic measures might be necessary to avoid prolonged mediocrity.

Ultimately, the success of any potential trade would depend on the return the Steelers could get and how they would leverage that capital to secure a top-tier quarterback—an asset that has eluded them in recent years.

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