JJ Watt is still a free agent. He talked earlier this week that it takes him awhile to decide what he is having for dinner, so, this decision will take some time. It feels like we are getting closer to making a call on what JJ might do. There are a few reports out from the NFL insiders about Watt’s decision. The first report talks about Watt’s final three being your Green Bay Packers, Tennessee Titans, and the Buffalo Bills with the Las Vegas Raiders being a dark horse. Another report states Watt has a deal out there that will pay him 15-16 million dollars per year.

People are misinterpreting what I said on radio today. I said Tennessee, Green Bay and Buffalo were the leading teams for J.J. Watt but not the final three. Watt hasn't narrowed his list. The Cleveland Browns are still in. So are the Raiders. He has a dozen teams after him.

— John Clayton (@JohnClaytonNFL) February 24, 2021

Apparently, John Clayton got the NBA treatment, but I have the headline written, so, there’s no looking back here. This makes sense. I thought for a second there Watt was treating this like a college commitment. I almost expected him to put hats out for ESPN and make his decision. With the three leaders, they all make sense. Packers brings JJ home. Titans reunites him with Mike Vrabel and Nashville is a cool city. Buffalo brings the chance for a ring plus a city that might feel like Green Bay but has more money to spend. Las Vegas will overpay likely anyone.

JJ Watt has received several offers from teams. The best offer he has received right now is between 15-16 million per year, per sources.

— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) February 25, 2021

If this is the case, it’s bad news for the Packers. Simply put. The only way Green Bay could make try to do this is backload this deal and give him something similar to what they paid Julius Peppers. Although this would have to be more if they’re matching the range. If that’s how much Watt is getting from other teams, I have a hard time seeing him come to Green Bay. I know he said money is third on his list of priorities but still, it’s hard to turn down big-time cash.

We’ll see what happens as the Watt free agency goes on.

Charlie.