The Houston Texans let the face of their franchise, defensive end J.J. Watt, walk away from the club recently, letting him become free to sign with whichever NFL franchise appeals to him.
That appeal isn't just with a pay day, mind you, but a good chance at a championship ring as well.
Seeing the headline speculating about Watt returning to Wisconsin -- where he starred as a Badger -- to ply his trade with the Green Bay Packers, my significant other of nearly 37 years said "well, has anyone ASKED Watt if he wants to come to the Packers?"
Gotta say, that's a GREAT question. We can talk all we want about team-friendly contracts, salary cap issues and the like, but in the end, somebody needs to ask J.J. if he's interested.
I would say his answer would be yes. After all, in addition to being a former UW Badger, Watt was one of those kids hugging the fence during summer camps in Green Bay, hoping for an autograph from a Packer...any Packer.
BUT if he's smart, and playing his cards close, he won't say where he wants to play, just that he wants to play.
SAW THAT Lew Krausse, who threw the first pitch in Milwaukee Brewers history on April 7, 1970, passed away at the age of 77.
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