Pittsburgh Steelers: 3 names who could be the "playmaker" Rod Woodson is talking about

Pittsburgh Steelers: 3 names who could be the “playmaker” Rod Woodson is talking about

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 31: Joe Haden #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers attempts to pump up the crowd during a timeout in the second half during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

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T.J. Watt

Say what you will about T.J. Watt, everyone saw him becoming a superstar in this league, and it could happen right now. Seven sacks and seven pass deflections in 2017 was one hell of a rookie season. Now, he needs to go from good to incredibly great in one summer to help this defense reach its full potential.

Watt was looked at as the next star of the defense when he was drafted. Maybe people thought it would be a few years before he had the impact his brother does in Houston, but if the timing is right, 2018 could be the start of his legacy in Pittsburgh.

With more help in the secondary, Watt has all the tools around him to be the force this defense needs all over the field. Expect sack after sack, and a few interceptions if he’s really trying to be the game changer in this unit. Something he’s more than capable of pulling off.

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