re: Is JJ Watt Already an All-Time Great DL?

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Would've been a more solid troll last year when Watt only had 10.5 sacks--Kearse had 10 in year 3. Kearse couldn't play a full season after his third year and wouldn't get 10 sacks again. Watt has 17.5 though 15 games this year--year four. And Kearse didn't have nearly as many tackles, assists, TKFLs, or pass break ups as Watt. But you got me to respond, so kudos to you.

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You are missing the point.

Kearse was one his way to being the next great DE. Anything can happen. Shawne Merriman shared a similar path.

If Watt suffers a catastrophic injury or finally gets caught on a test, then the dude's GOAT status goes out the window.

The guy is great and all, but I want him to at least show the consistency that, say, a Demarcus Ware or Julius Peppers has shown throughout their careers. Not to mention, guys like Aldon Smith, Robert Quinn, Von Miller, Junior Gallette are all young, up and coming rush ends who are hungry to get to the QB. Watt has to stay on his game, yes?