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homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 12 @ 2:57 PM ET
Give Watt Trent Murphy’s money, Watt isn’t going to get huge money with his injuries and the cap situation for this coming season.

I think it’s a 4 team race with the Bills being one of those teams

Green Bay
Pittsburgh
Buffalo

And maybe a team like Baltimore if they don’t keep Yannik

- Stripes77

I'd be all over Yannik

Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Feb 12 @ 2:58 PM ET
hughes adjusted

pretty sure watt can as well

- homiedclown


I mean I won’t doubt J.J Watt when it comes to anything but it isn’t as simple as you make it out to be.

Hughes was an OLB in a 3-4 so the transition to 4-3 defensive end is much easier as it simply the difference between rushing with your hand in the ground or rushing standing up.

In the 3-4 the OLB has more pass coverage responsibility so at the very least Hughes didn’t have to worry about that switching to a 4-3.

In a 3-4 as an end Watt is responsible for two gaps and is much heavier then a traditional 4-3 d-end, but is probably smaller than the traditional 4-3 nose. Now J.J Watt is a special talent and could still probably shift out to end but it is a different role and different position.

Just like how a DB who is a sound zone corner may not be good in a system that plays heavy man to man and vice versa.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 12 @ 2:58 PM ET
It’s early, Watt is the 1st of many that are going to available.

Some of those are gong to be value deal as Buffalo is now going o be a place that attracts players to that are looking for a ring.

.

- dadeadhead

this


esp after seeing Diggs and how happy he is here


I expect a few vet value signings
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 12 @ 3:02 PM ET
I mean I won’t doubt J.J Watt when it comes to anything but it isn’t as simple as you make it out to be.

Hughes was an OLB in a 3-4 so the transition to 4-3 defensive end is much easier as it simply the difference between rushing with your hand in the ground or rushing standing up.

In the 3-4 the OLB has more pass coverage responsibility so at the very least Hughes didn’t have to worry about that switching to a 4-3.

In a 3-4 as an end Watt is responsible for two gaps and is much heavier then a traditional 4-3 d-end, but is probably smaller than the traditional 4-3 nose. Now J.J Watt is a special talent and could still probably shift out to end but it is a different role and different position.

Just like how a DB who is a sound zone corner may not be good in a system that plays heavy man to man and vice versa.

- Pegullaville

his job is to get to the passer and stop the run

it's not like we are talking about chris kelsey making the adjustment, it's a 3 time defensive player of the year

Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Feb 12 @ 3:12 PM ET
I'd be all over Yannik
- homiedclown

Oh My
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 12 @ 3:24 PM ET
Oh My
- Buff36

he's a beast
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Feb 12 @ 3:27 PM ET
he's a beast
- homiedclown



He’s gonna cost more than Watt I think just because of his age and health
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Feb 12 @ 3:29 PM ET
https://www.si.com/hockey...-GDU6NbR2q2SDWwL9jjguqxjU

I’d take 4 out of 5. Only reason not all 5... who wants to trade with the leafs!
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 12 @ 3:35 PM ET
He’s gonna cost more than Watt I think just because of his age and health
- Stripes77

agreed
dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY
Joined: 07.16.2006

Feb 12 @ 4:12 PM ET
https://www.si.com/hockey/news/five-nhl-players-who-need-fresh-starts-on-new-teams?fbclid=IwAR1Zagjp4GN3ElO-ATCilO8jWctnU0HNBs-GDU6NbR2q2SDWwL9jjguqxjU

I’d take 4 out of 5. Only reason not all 5... who wants to trade with the leafs!

- Gr8daygo



I’ll admit, I felt as though Martha was gonna be a bust. Too slow for todays game.

I was wrong.

I’d take Bennet and Martha in the top 9 any day of the week.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Feb 12 @ 5:02 PM ET
I’ll admit, I felt as though Martha was gonna be a bust. Too slow for todays game.

I was wrong.

I’d take Bennet and Martha in the top 9 any day of the week.

- dadeadhead

Thought Martha was still doing commercials with Snoop Dog.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 12 @ 5:05 PM ET

I’d take Bennet and Martha in the top 9 any day of the week.

- dadeadhead


agreed
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Feb 12 @ 5:06 PM ET
Jeremiah has the Bill's as his destination for Watts
- Buff36

He was a bullfrog
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Feb 12 @ 5:58 PM ET
I’ll admit, I felt as though Martha was gonna be a bust. Too slow for todays game.

I was wrong.

I’d take Bennet and Martha in the top 9 any day of the week.

- dadeadhead


Mantha?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Feb 12 @ 6:43 PM ET
Diggs already out there courting Watts
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Feb 12 @ 6:49 PM ET
Diggs already out there courting Watts
- Buff36

https://mobile.twitter.co...101300534005%2Fframe.html
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Feb 12 @ 6:52 PM ET
https://mobile.twitter.com/stefondiggs/status/1360345945892937729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1360345945892937729%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-35545797423043808015.ampproject.net%2F2101300534005%2Fframe.html
- IndianaSabresFan

Gotta love it
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Feb 12 @ 7:08 PM ET
He was a bullfrog
- jochfr

And he Always has some mighty fine wine
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Feb 12 @ 7:34 PM ET
Per ESPN..... Steelers, Browns, Bills and Titans going for Watt



ESPN's Ed Werder reports the Steelers, Browns, Bills, Titans, and "approximately a dozen teams" have expressed interest in J.J. Watt.
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Feb 12 @ 7:42 PM ET
Gotta love it
- Buff36

It’s nice when these players come to Buffalo and tell everyone the stereotype isn’t true.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Feb 12 @ 7:48 PM ET
It’s nice when these players come to Buffalo and tell everyone the stereotype isn’t true.
- IndianaSabresFan

Culture and winning
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 12 @ 7:51 PM ET
Per ESPN..... Steelers, Browns, Bills and Titans going for Watt



ESPN's Ed Werder reports the Steelers, Browns, Bills, Titans, and "approximately a dozen teams" have expressed interest in J.J. Watt.

- SABRES 89

does JJ like olives?

Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Feb 12 @ 7:57 PM ET
does JJ like olives?
- homiedclown



SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Feb 12 @ 8:12 PM ET
does JJ like olives?
- homiedclown

He better
MGK
Joined: 02.01.2021

Feb 12 @ 9:08 PM ET
I hope not
- Powerslave


You would be crazy not to add watt he Could be the missing piece for your Super Bowl run.
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