Best sacker in the NFL, TJ Watt is also and above all the driving force of the Pittsburgh Steelers. His coach understood this well.
TJ Watt is leading the Steelers again this season. While the attack is slipping, the pass rusher multiplies the important actions. In addition to an incredible investment, his statistics speak for themselves: 13.5 sacks, 25 pressures on the quarterback, 12 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles and 3 covered fumbles.
During its last 7 games, Pittsburgh has never conceded more than 20 points. All this without Cameron Heyward, and Minkah Fitzpatrick. Furthermore, the safety could make his return this weekend. Despite these shortcomings, Mike Tomlin has confidence in his defense.
“None of these things have slowed us down, as long as we have TJ Watt,” the coach explained to the press on Tuesday.
TJ Watt, the example for the franchise
The Steelers coach also praises the linebacker’s leadership.
“He’s an incredible player not just for the defense, but for the whole team. There is a lot to learn from him in terms of work, and how he makes the most of his talent. What he does to maintain such a level of production. Let’s be frank. TJ Watt is the best defender on the planet now. And he proves it week after week, every day, with the games he produces for our team.
With a month of December that promises to be full of suspenseful encounters, the Steelers and Mike Tomlin hope to count on TJ Watt in full possession of his means.
This is good, in 29 games played in December since the start of his career, he has made 21.5 sacks, 48 pressures on the quarterback, and 9 forced fumbles.
