How Good Was JJ Watt Actually?

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  • A career retrospective of one of the most dominant players in NFL history, JJ Watt.
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  • @jessedellross3245
    @jessedellross3245 Рік тому +471

    One of the most fearsome DE in his era. And an even better man in real life.
    Watt deserves the HOF and so much more

    • @juanurbina3697
      @juanurbina3697 Рік тому +19

      He’s a first ballot Hall of Famer, no question about it. I also agree, JJ Watt is a great person as well.

    • @brandon9491
      @brandon9491 Рік тому +1

      Watt did so much for houston, hes a great guy.

    • @Gemini050788
      @Gemini050788 Рік тому

      The big brother every man deserves

    • @Jay-n262
      @Jay-n262 Рік тому

      Would you rather have JJ or TJ as a rookie on your team's defensive line!

    • @FeezFBaby
      @FeezFBaby Рік тому

      ​@@Jay-n262I say JJ & honestly I think JJ is a better overall plyr too! JJ was just a beast yo! He just wrecked games! He was almost unblockable during those 3-4 yrs he had b2b2b where he won two DPOY awards! I think b2b DPOY too if I'm not mistaken..

  • @multiyapples
    @multiyapples Рік тому +1182

    I just wish he won a Super Bowl.

  • @OkagaCalifornia
    @OkagaCalifornia Рік тому +267

    Watt is so loved in Houston that he can live here for the rest of his life and not have to spend a single dime. I'm not kidding, we love him and everything he did for our city, even my friends who have no clue about the NFL know him and appreciate him. He's straight up royalty in this city tbh and I love that he has mutual love for the team and the city.

    • @giggusmaximus2167
      @giggusmaximus2167 Рік тому

      Lmao this guy would let JJ impregnate his wife too

    • @jarlwhiterun7478
      @jarlwhiterun7478 Рік тому +4

      The team is absolute trash. Who would love that franchise? Lol

    • @giovannisoria7917
      @giovannisoria7917 Рік тому +8

      @@jarlwhiterun7478keep sleeping bud 😈

    • @OkagaCalifornia
      @OkagaCalifornia Рік тому +13

      @@jarlwhiterun7478 JJ Watt clearly does and so does Demeco Ryans? What are you even on.

    • @jthedge2001
      @jthedge2001 Рік тому +5

      @@jarlwhiterun7478 keep on hating!!

  • @Zevonfan524
    @Zevonfan524 Рік тому +206

    Bro, I watched this man play his entire career. In his prime, Watt was A PROBLEM. He should have won MVP in 2014.

    • @kimyona9746
      @kimyona9746 Рік тому +25

      Definitely should have won MVP. When the race is one defensive player and a qb. They should have picked the defensive player for the fan candy

    • @Caglecardscollectibles21
      @Caglecardscollectibles21 Рік тому +3

      I think they should’ve too. He deserved it. Plus it would’ve cemented his legacy as the best or easy top 5 defensive players ever

    • @orphanjohn
      @orphanjohn Рік тому +1

      YES. Dude was unreal.

    • @JohnGramer06
      @JohnGramer06 9 місяців тому

      Defenders who wreck games are far more valuable than offensive players who control a game. Watt deserved it over Fraudgers.

    • @normdahdoul6363
      @normdahdoul6363 День тому

      Not a problem, THE problem haha

  • @bryanmerritt853
    @bryanmerritt853 Рік тому +113

    Even when he was the enemy on the opposite side of the team, I will always respect JJ Watt. And I will always remember him for his role on the Houston, hurricane relief efforts

  • @samrester6254
    @samrester6254 Рік тому +36

    People forget his rookie year, when 3 little kids lost their parents and were all hospitalized after an accident. JJ told his people to go take care of their bills while he also visited them and let them know they were not alone. He just said that he heard their story and being new in Houston, he could empathize with being alone. Also swore everyone to secrecy.
    If a hospital employee hadn't blabbed, no one would have ever known.

  • @mostaverage_gamer
    @mostaverage_gamer Рік тому +32

    Houston Texans fan here - this man was huge impact against any team. Requiring double teams, TE's to block, taking so much attention to one side no matter what side he lined up on. I forever and always will say that he deserved MVP!

    • @Donathon-qx8kq
      @Donathon-qx8kq Рік тому +1

      Texan fan here too... today is opening day 2023.....'hey ho let's go '❤😅❤😅

    • @Rez12121
      @Rez12121 11 місяців тому +2

      2-2 so far let's keep going

    • @Donathon-qx8kq
      @Donathon-qx8kq 11 місяців тому +1

      @@Rez12121 Bulls On Parade Baby!!!!

    • @mostaverage_gamer
      @mostaverage_gamer 11 місяців тому

      the new age! Loving it even if we have another losing season, progress is being made!@@Rez12121

  • @Caaepp
    @Caaepp Рік тому +102

    As a little girl growing up in Houston everyone and their mom was obsessed with him

    • @mankuro
      @mankuro Рік тому +1

      Really? Lol I can actually see that though. Very Americana Macho male vibes

    • @invisalats841
      @invisalats841 Рік тому +1

      ​@mankuro the women in my family all swooned over JJ lol

    • @joeywheelerii9136
      @joeywheelerii9136 Рік тому +2

      ​@mankuro he had a crazy low body fat percentage. Usually guys at his position have a belly but he's fucking shredded.

  • @natebabin
    @natebabin Рік тому +38

    his texans days were insane

  • @storytimewithunclebill1998
    @storytimewithunclebill1998 Рік тому +21

    Dude was a beast and had The NFL on notice. Was fun to watch. Great video

  • @davidnorman8631
    @davidnorman8631 Рік тому +6

    Houston Fan here! JJ Watt is the one dude I can think of that signs a $100,000,000 contract and no one thinks that it was an over pay. Saying he is beloved in Houston is a major understatement. On the field and more importantly off the field, he was the absolute best

  • @christiansagastegui4069
    @christiansagastegui4069 Рік тому +15

    JJ’s the reason I started playing football, and I’m so sad he couldn’t get a ring before he went out 😔

  • @Oceanatornowk
    @Oceanatornowk Рік тому +9

    Watt being a pizza delivery guy makes his SNL skit a lot funnier lol

  • @Killacam1992
    @Killacam1992 Рік тому +7

    I moved to Houston a month after hurricane Harvey and lived there til 2020.. I was expecting absolute destruction but they came together and recovered faster and stronger than I ever could have imagined and the biggest contributor to that was JJ Watt and let me tell you that city absolutely loves JJ Watt.. JJ was so loved in Houston he was Houston.. at any given time anywhere in Houston you’ll look and see at least 1 person wearing a 99 jersey.. the city had some of the most spirit for all of their sports teams of any city I’ve ever been too and the people are great and so hospitable..

  • @elijahpatterson2596
    @elijahpatterson2596 Рік тому +68

    It's a shame injuries played a part in his career. He was a beast on the field and so fun to watch.
    First ballot HOF for sure.

  • @mightymidget7181
    @mightymidget7181 Рік тому +327

    As a Steelers fan I was ecstatic to see we drafted his brother, this dude was a beast and it makes me sad that he was injured as often as he was.

    • @orez_0
      @orez_0 Рік тому +2

      same bro

    • @calebebel2509
      @calebebel2509 Рік тому +2

      Here we go Steelers

    • @dafuzzbear7711
      @dafuzzbear7711 Рік тому +1

      Same. Gotta hope this past season was an outlier for TJ and not him following in his brother’s footsteps injury wise

    • @fizzbrew
      @fizzbrew Рік тому +2

      As a Dallas fan, you're welcome. Our dumbass coaches thought a soggy Taco was better than a Watt because of "scheme".

    • @snowboarddan5899
      @snowboarddan5899 Рік тому +1

      As a packer fan and a wisconsin kid i'm pissed we didn't draft him

  • @mikaelpaul7900
    @mikaelpaul7900 Рік тому +15

    I am confident that there are a few qbs and offensive coordinators who were very happy with his announcement of retirement. I imaged getting hit by him and all I can think of was a quick and very painful trip to the emergency room. The man was a beast. HOF first ballot for sure.

  • @itzxmanz
    @itzxmanz Рік тому +20

    everyone’s always gonna remember him

  • @andrewhoward7401
    @andrewhoward7401 Рік тому +9

    If his body didn’t start giving out on him, he’d probably be a top 3-4 defensive player ever. 3 defensive poy awards is crazy and that was just the start of his career.

  • @napco59gmc
    @napco59gmc Рік тому +7

    As a texans fan I miss JJ so much!!!

  • @santiagomagana3148
    @santiagomagana3148 Рік тому +7

    First ballot HOFer for sure. Just wish he would have won a Super Bowl. He is more than deserving of one.

  • @blindfire3167
    @blindfire3167 Рік тому +3

    Even though he slowed down a lot and became injured, he still always got double teamed making a pretty damn big impact on the game. I feel bad he got non-stop injuries, but I'm glad I got to witness him.
    Great player, great human being.

  • @blakebrown84
    @blakebrown84 Рік тому +5

    JJ Watt is a dominant defensive lineman in the NFL who has been in the league for a long time. He’s a future hall of famer at that. He was big and strong athletic player who never won a Super Bowl.

    • @blakebrown84
      @blakebrown84 Рік тому +1

      He was the most beloved player in Houston besides Andre Johnson who also played for the Texans. I hope the Texans will retire his number someday. He retired at the top of his game as a result of being so good at his position.

  • @redluke8119
    @redluke8119 Рік тому +4

    An absolute game breaking cheat code in Madden for like 4 years

  • @Bullboy_Adventures
    @Bullboy_Adventures Рік тому +11

    No doubt if he never got hurt, he would've easily been on Lawrence Taylor's level. EASILY

  • @Thebiolizard590
    @Thebiolizard590 4 місяці тому

    JJ watt is the person who made me live football, being younger, watching him play made me love football.

  • @MrRyankush43
    @MrRyankush43 Рік тому +4

    To anyone doubting JJ Watt, beyond all the sacks, go look at the all time TFL in a season leaders. JJ has like 4 of top 5 ALL TIME. Dude was setting records for sacks, tfl, and on top of that was batting and intercepting balls. What a game wrecker. 😊

  • @nightmare348
    @nightmare348 11 місяців тому +1

    I fuckin' love me some JJ Watt. An amazing football player and an amazing person.

  • @zacharyhockett6248
    @zacharyhockett6248 Рік тому +1

    True legend and sportsmen.

  • @budsimpson2853
    @budsimpson2853 Рік тому +1

    He made watching exciting just watching him play. He was fabulous.

  • @joeligmacandace9356
    @joeligmacandace9356 Рік тому +6

    It was an honor to watch his last game

  • @TheRealMcWaffle
    @TheRealMcWaffle Рік тому +3

    TJ and JJ are definitely a top 5 sibling duo of all time

    • @dafuzzbear7711
      @dafuzzbear7711 Рік тому +1

      Imagine if he went to the Steelers instead of the Cards. The Watt bros and Cam would’ve murdered every team’s QB

    • @TheRealMcWaffle
      @TheRealMcWaffle Рік тому

      @@dafuzzbear7711 whose cam?

    • @divineamadi8742
      @divineamadi8742 11 місяців тому

      @@TheRealMcWafflecam heyward

    • @kennycai8695
      @kennycai8695 9 місяців тому

      @@dafuzzbear7711 Problem would have been the salary cap, cause there is no way JJ Watt would have taken a pay cut to just play with his siblings. Considering the reason JJ retired was partially due to health concerns, and partially due to his newborn child, unless the Steelers can match Watt's contract demands, there is no way he is coming to Pittsburgh on the cheap (Steelers also only had $11M of free cap space, Watt's contract with the Cardinals was $14M on average).

  • @NxFxKW
    @NxFxKW Рік тому +2

    As a Texans fan that watched every game I can confidently say JJ was the best player I have ever seen play… I’m not old enough to have seen LT play but JJ was a special player and was robbed of an MVP award.

  • @collinsje5
    @collinsje5 Рік тому +1

    Truly one of finest human beings in the world of sports.

  • @jared_deraj
    @jared_deraj Рік тому +1

    Man, the image at 1:46 took me back. I met JJ Watt at some private event by an oilfield company in Midland, Texas in 2012. We had a chance to ask him some questions so I asked why he wore 99. He said it was because he wore 9 in high school, and when he wasn't able to wear that number anymore, he decided to double it up and go with 99. It was a much more interesting answer than I expected honestly, I thought it was just because it was the biggest number but apparently there was more to it than that. This may not be the most interesting fact in the world but it's a special one to me.

  • @reneibarrra8231
    @reneibarrra8231 Рік тому +1

    JJ is who you want kids to pick as a role model. Works hard, gives it his all, and never gave up. Both on and off the field he was a positive impact for many. Stand up guy.

  • @adonis8293
    @adonis8293 Рік тому +1

    I remember watching the first game he came back after wearing that club. When he got his first sack he hopped up and start opening and shutting that hand like a claw at the camera. Everyone in the room and the crowd went wild for that lmaoo

  • @Chocolate-PhD
    @Chocolate-PhD Рік тому +1

    Even with his injuries, he came back and made plays even in his last game. What a great player.

  • @ross.2003
    @ross.2003 Рік тому +5

    He should've been the 2014 MVP

  • @LloydxMcfly
    @LloydxMcfly Рік тому +1

    JJ Watt, a true legend. HOF. Inspirational. He's most def the best Texan ever

  • @mapjr2825
    @mapjr2825 Рік тому +4

    Jj is just a menace

  • @12thMandalorian
    @12thMandalorian Рік тому +3

    The move to Arizona was odd, they weren’t a contender and he wasn’t overpaid, shame he didn’t go elsewhere

  • @williamhendrick6543
    @williamhendrick6543 8 місяців тому +1

    He is a freak of nature 😮

  • @AlejandroGonzalez-wy4mv
    @AlejandroGonzalez-wy4mv Рік тому +1

    His last few years he was hindered by Injuries but he was well on his way to HOF and I do believe his outstanding work for his community is what set him apart

  • @markjones2518
    @markjones2518 Рік тому +4

    Do one on Dan Marino the most under appreciated QB ever

  • @greenswamponion7330
    @greenswamponion7330 Рік тому +5

    Personally I think he was very good at tackling people

  • @cj_.44._cf
    @cj_.44._cf 11 місяців тому

    I still try and model myself after JJ. Great football player, unbelievable work ethic, even better man

  • @Caglecardscollectibles21
    @Caglecardscollectibles21 Рік тому +1

    From 2012-2015 he was the most dominant player I’ve ever seen play, regardless of position, on tv or in person…Texans season tix holder

  • @Unbounded7
    @Unbounded7 Рік тому +2

    To be fair, offensive tackle is a lot closer to d-lineman than tight end. He easily could have asked to play the position at his original school and see what the coaches say, considering he is a physical freak of nature, I'm sure they would have considered it

  • @reidkg12
    @reidkg12 Рік тому

    JJ Watt is the best Texan ever. He was a beast in his prime. Thank you for the memories.

  • @ljessecusterl
    @ljessecusterl Рік тому +1

    That 2011 draft was nuts for edge rushers.

  • @Kritacul
    @Kritacul Рік тому +2

    It is scary to think how good he really was. He was a HOFer as is. He would’ve SHATTERED records if he would’ve stayed healthy.

  • @imjustsam1745
    @imjustsam1745 Рік тому +1

    The very definition of a man who gave his body to the sport.

  • @Austin.Kilgore
    @Austin.Kilgore Рік тому +1

    Can you make a “How good was Ben Roethlisberger actually?”?

  • @sneake_r
    @sneake_r Рік тому +3

    you should do one of these for myles garrett, ed reed, ronnie lott or stefon diggs

    • @sneake_r
      @sneake_r Рік тому

      @KipstersYT i mean like videos on their journey to the league and how their doing in it so far for current players like he did with dk metcalf

  • @dantelewandoski
    @dantelewandoski 11 місяців тому

    In my mind watts 2014 season will go down as the greatest season a non QB has ever had, it was the most deserving of the MVP award that any defensive player ever achieved. Had a Hall of Fame career and one of the biggest what ifs, had he not been riddled with injuries he might have given Bruce Smith a run for his sack record.

  • @starry53
    @starry53 Рік тому +1

    He is still the BEST even though he's retired. But he's still the BEST Defensive Player in my book.

  • @penguinrea0088
    @penguinrea0088 Рік тому

    Keep up your fantastic videos, God bless you

  • @lumineer_3
    @lumineer_3 Рік тому +2

    I know Will Anderson will be great, but even if JJ Watt passes some of his knowledge to Will, it’ll be scary 🔥🔥

  • @arvingayona4377
    @arvingayona4377 Рік тому +1

    Can you do a series about how good were coaches actually?

  • @artdude13
    @artdude13 6 місяців тому

    Definitely one of the best D.E’s and T.E’s I’ve ever seen

  • @tegnando2697
    @tegnando2697 Рік тому +1

    As a Texan fan he was fun to watch I still have his jersey in my closet in mint condition. Just wish we had better coaches back then he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame 🤘🏼🏈💯. Not only he help during hurricane Harvey he paid for someone funeral expenses

  • @ariellerobbins8958
    @ariellerobbins8958 Рік тому

    Amazing vid

  • @MMALifestyle1972
    @MMALifestyle1972 11 місяців тому

    He is the greatest defensive player I have ever seen and to me with all these reporters comparing all these new linemen to Lawrence Taylor or being like LT. JJ Watt is the ONLY defensive linemen that had the legitimacy numbers wise and eye test wise to ACTUALLY be compared to Lawrence Taylor and have actual validity

  • @julrodriguez50
    @julrodriguez50 Рік тому +1

    If it wasn’t for injuries he would have been as dominant for as long as Aaron Donald has been but he’s still a first ballot HOFer without a doubt

  • @saydaddy91
    @saydaddy91 10 місяців тому

    His injuries were such a shame because in terms of peak performance he is right up there with Reggie white and Aaron Donald as the greatest defensive linemen to ever play

  • @rale1818
    @rale1818 10 місяців тому

    Starting to feel old seeing additions to this series be about players I watched play haha

  • @uneekunique8052
    @uneekunique8052 Рік тому +1

    He's a beast injuries snuck up on him , he deserved a Ring 💍 nonetheless a first ballot Hof

  • @willowisp_4925
    @willowisp_4925 Рік тому +1

    Easily one of my favourite players ever, period.

  • @johnpatton7533
    @johnpatton7533 Рік тому +1

    It bugs me how ppl forget how dominant jj was because he had injuries at the end of his career. Recency bias is a btch. One of the most dominant defensive players in the history of the NFL in his prime. Thank god for wade phillips for insisting on that draft pick. Also bugged me how he raised all that money for houston after it was devistated by a hurricane and ppl baselessly accused him of stealing the money even though he made all of where it was going transparent throughout the whole process. They were looking for a reason to hate him then.

  • @12thMandalorian
    @12thMandalorian Рік тому

    A behemoth on the field, a gentleman off it

  • @gatelotusgoldhaven7301
    @gatelotusgoldhaven7301 Рік тому

    Man he’s the beast he deserves a Super Bowl ring.

  • @DudeStone
    @DudeStone Рік тому +1

    Gronk will always be Gronk but imagine watt as a TE def not in the same system in Houston but could have made any qb seem super human injuries withholding

  • @brendanmajor2005
    @brendanmajor2005 Рік тому +1

    The best part is that if people stay retired then it’s going to be Brady, JJ, and Green all in one class

  • @alektrain2167
    @alektrain2167 8 місяців тому

    Never forget that he played in a 3 defensive linemen scheme which makes it even more insane

  • @junyaiwase
    @junyaiwase 11 місяців тому

    JJ Watt is a goat but my god it is scary how much hurt he put on his body and continued to play.

  • @mattmayeux4057
    @mattmayeux4057 Рік тому

    This man transcended from athlete to saint in Houston. You would be hard pressed to find ANY city that loves ANY athlete more than Houston loves JJ

  • @JHank-yb4jv
    @JHank-yb4jv Рік тому

    JJ is a legend and a good dude 👍🏽

  • @multimidnight13
    @multimidnight13 3 місяці тому

    Dude there was a 4 year stint where you could argue that he was the best player in the league. I think it was from 2010 to 2014 or 2011 to 2015. Cant remember

  • @CJStroud_Prodz7
    @CJStroud_Prodz7 Рік тому

    Watt was so good not one of his 2 teams led him to a super bowl I feel so bad he should be at
    Least in a Superbowl bc of his skill

  • @callanando
    @callanando 18 днів тому

    He deserved a ring more than anyone

  • @xjudoflip7381
    @xjudoflip7381 Рік тому

    He is up there with LT and Reggie. Only player to have 20+ sacks in multiple seasons. Health hurt his career, but still an all time great.

  • @CarlosPerez-rk5kz
    @CarlosPerez-rk5kz Рік тому

    I'd love to see him become a defensive coordinator for the Texans, That would be the ultimate finish to his legacy with the franchise.

  • @NiteRyder0376
    @NiteRyder0376 Рік тому

    I can only hope he heads back to Houston and coaches with Meco, gets Anderson and Co. going and get him his ring that way!

    • @MiguelHernandez-vj5gu
      @MiguelHernandez-vj5gu Рік тому

      Unless cj stroud is the next big thing the Texans not winning one any time soon

  • @yadielenielbellecolon982
    @yadielenielbellecolon982 Рік тому

    Good Video 😁💞💗👍

  • @Gemini050788
    @Gemini050788 Рік тому

    The big brother every man deserves

  • @gianharper2333
    @gianharper2333 Рік тому

    He was the best defensive player I’ve ever seen growing up but man Donald so damn good now he the best

  • @jab4188
    @jab4188 Рік тому

    One of the best football players in league history period. Should be a unanimous HoF

  • @vabenegold9061
    @vabenegold9061 Рік тому

    Hey I love your channel but I think you should do more baseball content

  • @megadoomerr
    @megadoomerr 8 місяців тому

    Jack Youngblood nods in approval.

  • @nathanhightower8436
    @nathanhightower8436 Рік тому

    As a longtime Tennessee Vols fan, it doesn’t suprise me in the slightest that Butch Jones was wanting to make dumb personnel decisions
    This is the same guy that started a currently irrelevant running back over Alvin Kamara

  • @millardthomas9059
    @millardthomas9059 10 місяців тому

    As great of a ball player he was, he was a even better man.

  • @nbapbaupdate8338
    @nbapbaupdate8338 Рік тому

    JJ Watt very LOYAL in TEXANS very sad in his career not WON super bowl 😞😢

  • @peterpellechia5985
    @peterpellechia5985 Рік тому

    An all time great!!!!

  • @bighomieproductions7027
    @bighomieproductions7027 Рік тому +1

    He was built different

  • @akray1153
    @akray1153 7 місяців тому

    How tf does the Watt household have so many great athletes, first JJ AND NOW TJ

  • @uneekunique8052
    @uneekunique8052 Рік тому +1

    Don't worry his brother TJ is wrecking shop now another future Hof

  • @4realGTFOH
    @4realGTFOH Рік тому +1

    I hope him and Andre make the HOF together. Go Texans

  • @StrosB4Hos
    @StrosB4Hos Рік тому

    Nobody was sad in Houston when JJ asked for his release. We understood the situation with the Texans. We all wanted JJ to go win a Super Bowl. Still have no idea why he chose Arizona.

  • @philoneussquire3877
    @philoneussquire3877 Рік тому +1

    Too early for this bro 😅😅