JJ Watt could have gone back to the State of Wisconsin. You could see the video. Watt working out in the middle of winter with ‘I’m Coming Home’ blaring in the background. But that did not happen. At least this time around. Watt took a two-year deal worth $31 million with a $23 million signing bonus to play with the Arizona Cardinals. It is egregious overpay for Watt. And when you hear that it wasn’t even the highest amount of money Watt had on the table, the Packers did not have a real shot despite putting an offer out. Watt didn’t make sense for Green Bay at this price.

For Packers fans, that sentence gets said a lot. “It wasn’t worth the price.” Look, I know there are some that want Green Bay to drop bags left and right, but the reality is there are other moves to make. Green Bay could now look at adding depth at the middle linebacker position. They could potentially upgrade at the cornerback position. Green Bay wanting Watt made sense in the first place. The Packers lack a depth of talent on defense, so, to find it elsewhere without the hometown angle is perfectly fine.

Green Bay likely has a plan in place for this offseason. All of us would like to know what that is for us to breathe easier. They know Aaron Rodgers wants more comfort. The brass understands that getting Davante Adams’ contract extension done, restructuring Za’Darius Smith’s deal are all things they can do to free up money. If the Packers go into this offseason and whimper out, it will be a bit disappointing. The funds are going to be there next year and the years after. I get kicking the can isn’t always smart business, but this is one example where it is.

Every NFL team is going to get filthy rich when the TV deal comes through. It’s going to be worth mega millions, if not, billions. Add to that, Green Bay will have a full house likely for Lambeau. Alabama football already announced they’re having a full house next fall. Most of the NFL teams will do the same as vaccines continue to roll in and COVID rates continue to drop. The money is going to be there next season.

We’ll see what Green Bay does. The waiting game is always the worst. JJ will enjoy playing out his career in Arizona. The two, Green Bay and Arizona, will see each other this season.

Charlie.