Arizona Cardinals defensive end JJ Watt is gearing up for the final game of his NFL career.
A career worthy of being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, Watt’s career is coming to an end after 12 seasons of football that helped him gain millions of fans around the world. is.
In his final media appearance of the year, Watt told reporters the last 60 minutes of his career.
When asked if this week has been emotional for him, Watt said:
“Not at all. Partly it’s a 17-week season and it’s a long year regardless, so whether or not I retire at this point in the season, I’m okay with it, especially given how this season has gone. Sure. There was a moment in
“There was no doubt that there was a moment. Last night we had a D-line dinner with all the boys. Around the table with the guys we’ve spent the entire season and training camp with.” , sharing stories from meetings, practices, and laughs.It’s hard in those moments.It was definitely hard to go out for the last practice today.I went outside and said, ‘I’ll never wear this helmet again. You don’t think about it at all until you’re like, ‘I’m not going to walk out this door with it in my hand.
“But it was good. It was a good week. It wasn’t overly emotional. I think the game will be emotional and I don’t think it will be too bad until the first game of next season. When you do. Definitely not a training camp. I can tell you that.
Unsurprisingly, Watt has helped many players in the league. Most notably Arizona, where he brought in players like Cameron Thomas and Zach Allen.
“It was great. It was really fun,” Watt said.
“Part of my career is where you try to figure out the role. You must walk a fine line trying to help men, but don’t look down or act like you don’t know what they’re talking about.
“You’re still trying to improve your game and do the best you can, but over the last few years I’ve been able to really transition into that role where I’m very happy with myself. I know that with what I do, I have knowledge that I can impart to these young people. (LB) Myjai (Sanders), (LB) Zaven (Collins), (LB) Cam (Thomas), and (DL) Zach (Allen). Just listening and answering.Insight, it’s really a blast and I love it.
“Knowing that some of my experience and some of the mistakes I made will carry over means they don’t have to make those mistakes and I love knowing they can improve their game much faster. increase.”
The Cardinals (like the rest of the league) hope to send Watt off on his right foot on Sunday. is.
“At some point, everyone gets forgotten. You don’t have to remember, I enjoyed it while I ate it, I enjoyed every second of it,” said Watt.
“I hope I have passed on enough knowledge and passed it on to the community enough for someone else to pass it on. All that helped me do it, not for me.” Thanks to the people of .So no one has to remember me.
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