Packers Among Teams Interested in Signing Watt

That was 3 days ago, before the Cleveland rumors started. Old news, fake news... both?
 
Report JJ Watt to sign with the Bengals because they have a history of winning and thinks they can go to the Super Bowl. LOL
 
Im sure JJ and his agent had a short list before he got his release and they knew what the options would be, but there still sure is a lot of seeming "driving up the price" rumors going around from "sources". Not exactly a red hot market.
 
rpiotr01 said:
Im sure JJ and his agent had a short list before he got his release and they knew what the options would be, but there still sure is a lot of seeming "driving up the price" rumors going around from "sources". Not exactly a red hot market.
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Spot on. As to driving up the price, with the cap in flux but a big increase guaranteed for 2022 some players and teams might be reluctant to anything over 1 year. Lot of risk / reward out there now
 
rpiotr01 said:
Im sure JJ and his agent had a short list before he got his release and they knew what the options would be, but there still sure is a lot of seeming "driving up the price" rumors going around from "sources". Not exactly a red hot market.
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This was all well orchestrated. Ask for the release, nice video farewell and subsequent planting of leaks to manipulate the market, not just from JJ’s camp but also other teams trying to assess the market. Condon is one of the most if not the most connected agent in the business and the vetting has been going on for weeks
 
Fully agree that JJ's agent had already gotten a read on the market before he was cut. Now the issue is to piece together the best deal to meet his wants and needs. He wants to get paid but maybe is willing to forego some money for a more favorable situation in terms of winning. What's the magic "just right" situation? That's where the negotiations take time. Weigh the different teams and dollars and let the pot boil for a while to find the sweet spot.

Maybe he does a sweetheart deal to play with his brothers in Pittsburgh, or maybe the more desirable teams all lowball him and in the end he just says screw it and takes the money. This may take a few more weeks.

I'm not sweating it because while I think JJ has value to the Packers at a certain price, his "Reggie White-like" difference maker days seem to be behind him so if he goes elsewhere I'm not going to worry that the Packers missed out on a guy who tilts the field on defense.
 
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