Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1561 Determined to Win
Official announcement: JJ Watt is leaving the Houston Texans, marking the end of an era.

Attentive observers may have noticed that Watt's official statement included a lengthy conversation with the team owner, but he made no mention of head coach O'Brien.

Insiders speculate that Watt and O'Brien's relationship has likely reached a breaking point; and, between O'Brien and Watt, the team owner still chose O'Brien, just as the New England Patriots owner chose Belichick.

New England Patriots and Houston Texans, Brady and Watt, despite their many differences, ultimately arrived at the same conclusion—

This precisely illustrates the essence of professional leagues: ultimately, everything revolves around profit and championships, and everything else can be sacrificed.

Brady was no exception, Watt was no exception; and if the New England Patriots and Houston Texans fail to make a breakthrough soon, neither will Billy Cecke and O'Brien, and the team owners will abandon them no slower than they are now, without batting an eye.

Simple, ruthless, and decisive.

However, only a small number of professionals have noticed these details; for the general public and for die-hard fans, these are not their main concerns.

Another small detail is that Watt's official statement revolved entirely around the Houston Texans, leaving no room for ambiguity and making no mention of his next team.

This action earned applause from the fans, as Watt still showed his respect for the Houston Texans, a respect that has remained unchanged for ten years, and he has never forgotten the team's kindness.

A small number of fans could see that with the departures of superstars Hopkins and Watt, the Houston Texans' locker room was definitely in trouble. O'Brien's silence and Watson's invisibility further illustrated the problem, and they were clearly the ultimate victors in this battle.

But Watt didn't complain or stab anyone in the back. He parted amicably, leaving behind a perfect legacy. His magnanimity and courage deserve applause.

However, despite the praise and the discussions, voices of regret and lamentation still spread throughout the region.

This means that the much-anticipated riddle-solving session is about to begin.

After guessing Brady, the next question was Watt. This offseason has been anything but a respite, with one mystery after another, all of which could potentially impact the league's landscape and the championship outcome. Not to mention league insiders, fans and viewers are spinning like tops, unable to stop.

News exploded across the board.

Amidst the constant updates of rumors surrounding Lapoporte and Pericero, teams are emerging one after another, seemingly drawing in half the league.

Brady's value as a quarterback is undeniable, but putting aside his age and injuries, changing the quarterback means changing the tactical system. This is why the quarterback is considered the cornerstone, and the entire team needs to be built around the new quarterback, changing the philosophy of building the team. This is accompanied by all-round changes in the free market, the draft, offseason training, and the tactical manual.

That's why the San Francisco 49ers came so close to Brady but ultimately fell through; the management ultimately chose to believe Shanahan.

In other words, the value of a quarterback is undeniable, but the workload after signing him is also considerable, and not all teams are willing to get involved in such a complicated process.

But Watt is different. As a defensive end, Watt is a plug-and-play player who can be effective in any team and any tactical system.

Furthermore, Watt is a versatile player who can play in different positions, and is not affected by formations such as "4-3" or "3-4".

As you can imagine, the entire league was in an uproar. Although Watt's age and injuries were a problem, his experience and ability were still attractive.

Rapoport confirmed that at least fourteen teams in the league have contacted Watt or the Houston Texans, and this is only what they know; there may be more secretive and cautious teams that haven't leaked their information. Furthermore, a number of strong contenders have emerged among these teams. The Green Bay Packers, Watt's hometown team, and Aaron Rodgers are undoubtedly attractive options.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have players like TJ Watt and Derek Watt.

The Buffalo Bills, ambitious and determined, are aiming for the Super Bowl after overcoming their divisional rivals, the New England Patriots.

The Cleveland Browns already have 2017 number one draft pick Myles Garrett on the defensive line, and if Watt joins, they could form a terrifying frontcourt that strikes fear into the hearts of many.

Of course, there were also the Tampa Bay pirates.

It's Tampa Bay pirates again!
After stealing the spotlight in recent days, Arians didn't settle down for a nap. On the contrary, waving the newly minted check from "Brady," he openly raised the banner to recruit players, making no secret of his ambition to build a championship team, launching a full-scale attack both overtly and covertly—

Just like the Los Angeles Rams.

In the NFL, there are two main approaches to winning the championship.

One approach is to focus on rookie benefits, building a team around the draft, with a long-term vision, and creating a truly strong team with a solid foundation. Teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, and Philadelphia Hawks are all examples of this approach.

One type is the mercenary structure, which uses a superstar as the core cornerstone, recruits players around the superstar, and builds a championship team in a short period of time, reaching the top of the league in one to three years, but then returns to normal. The Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Rams are undoubtedly typical examples.

Now, the Tampa Bay pirates are adopting the latter stance.

The key question is whether the Tampa Bay Pirates are the next Denver Broncos or the next Los Angeles Rams?
According to the latest rumors, Brady personally visited his friend Rob Gronkowski in Miami.

As everyone knows, Gronkowski is undoubtedly one of the best tight ends in NFL history. Without any serious injuries or age-related setbacks, Gronkowski announced his retirement without warning last season, which is considered one of the most regrettable losses in the league.

Sources widely believe that Gronkowski's retirement was not due to physical but psychological reasons; he was tired of the power struggles in the New England Patriots' locker room.

Now, Brady's personal intervention to persuade Gronkowski to return to the game demonstrates the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' determination to win the Super Bowl.

Just when people thought the Tampa Gulf pirates' attention was entirely focused on Gronkowski, Arrians was now quietly baring his fangs—

JJ Watt.

Rumors suggest that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have shown absolute sincerity, not only promising Brady to build a championship team, but also setting their sights directly on the Super Bowl.

Arians personally visited Watt in Houston, demonstrating his utmost sincerity. He prepared everything from his attitude and bargaining chips to the terms of the contract. If Watt still hesitated, Brady was also prepared to personally go to Houston, mobilizing all available resources, just for Watt.

Tampa Bay Pirates are very close to signing Watt.

(End of this chapter)