J.J. Watt Mic'd Up from Titans Game

[Keith]

EDIT: The video on YouTube has been removed. It is visible on the official site at the following link:
http://www.houstontexans.com/tv-medi...6-dbb11c512210



There is an uncut stretch in there from his strip sack fumble recovery to the touchdown reception that is just pure cinema verite not to be missed.

[Arky]

Watching it live, I actually laughed out loud when JJ faced the crowd and roared. It was such a ....gladiator-in-the-Roman-Coliseum moment.... eheh...

[HPF Bob]

The NFL has blocked the video citing copyright issues.

[Keith]

Yeah, not surprised it was taken down. I updated the OP with the link to the official site, which has since posted the video.

What is surprising is there is a backlash forming outside of Texans fans against Watt... apparently among tools who have no idea what they are seeing. Everyone knows Watt dominated a third string guy and J.J. is talking smack in this game. I suppose Watt haters are kinda like Peyton haters... so much success and exposure is bound to bring 'em out.

[HPF Bob]

Man, I wanted to hear Mettenberger's shoulder pop but I guess that was too gruesome.

It's fun watching him but I have a difficult time thinking a defensive player on a .500 team is going to get an MVP award over Brady and Rodgers.

They should run some sort of a fake off that goal line play to Watt some time otherwise it will eventually get stuffed - maybe run what looks like a sweep in J.J.'s direction and have Fitz do a bootleg the other way - maybe with a TE option. I think Fitz could walk in.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by Keith

What is surprising is there is a backlash forming outside of Texans fans against Watt... apparently among tools who have no idea what they are seeing. Everyone knows Watt dominated a third string guy and J.J. is talking smack in this game. I suppose Watt haters are kinda like Peyton haters... so much success and exposure is bound to bring 'em out.

I've begun to see some backlash among Texans fans, too, for what they take to be douche-y behavior. Me, I don't see it. Is he over-exposed? Sure. But he's quite possibly the single best defensive player in the league. So if he wants to do commercials for everyone that comes knocking why would I care?

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by chuck

I've begun to see some backlash among Texans fans, too, for what they take to be douche-y behavior.

He likes the limelight that's for sure, the guys got a very healthy ego and when it's lit up he becomes a real hotdog. But I thought the whole thing with the selfie when he sacked Metenburger in Nashville was just a bit too much theater. But ultimately Watt can back it up because he can "walk the walk" in addition to "talking the talk".

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by chuck

I've begun to see some backlash among Texans fans, too, for what they take to be douche-y behavior. Me, I don't see it. Is he over-exposed? Sure. But he's quite possibly the single best defensive player in the league. So if he wants to do commercials for everyone that comes knocking why would I care?

To add to your point, I read that the commercial money goes straight to his foundation. Not sure what the foundation does with it. But he formed his foundation while still in college. He knew he wanted to help others.