Why the Steelers should trade for J.J. Watt now

Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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Derek Watt #34 of the Los Angeles Chargers and T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images) /

Why the trade makes sense

The Steelers trading for J.J. Watt would undoubtedly send shock waves around the NFL. Some would question the need for a trade, which is a fair point. Yet when one looks at it closely, trading for J.J. Watt makes sense on so many levels.

Having all three brothers together on the same team undoubtedly creates a unique chemistry other teams could never have. T. J. and J.J know each other very well, they know how each other plays, they know what to expect from each other. On the field, T.J. knows what J.J. will be doing on any one play and vice versa. They would work in tandem with one another. In a way that no other defensive players could. They would be the heart and soul of the Steelers defense. No one could deny that.

Then Derek brings moral support when J.J and T.J exit the field, plus he can give his feedback on what he observes when his brothers are on the field. Plus, it works the same when Derek plays, and his brothers are on the sideline. This chemistry is something no NFL team has had in the past, nor is it likely to have in the future. So Why not make it a reality today.