J.J. Watt draws contrast between NFL winning grievance on NFLPA report cards, PFF rankings on ‘SNF’
Watt goes deeper on NFL players' labor issues than just about any other commentator in the industry.
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Tony Romo’s shaky Wild Card performance opens door for Ian Eagle, J.J. Watt in CBS top booth
Ian Eagle can’t stop gushing about J.J. Watt’s rookie broadcasting season
The CBS play-by-play voice praised Watt's humility, preparation, and ability to connect beyond football.
J.J. Watt, Ben Roethlisberger join ManningCast for ESPN2’s Texans-Steelers Wild Card broadcast
This will be Roethlisberger's first appearance on the ManningCast.
J.J. Watt: ‘I absolutely loved’ first season in CBS booth ‘way more than I thought’
"Having a guy like Ian (Eagle) who is a stellar play-by-play guy but also has the wit and the humor and the personality to play off of, we had such great chemistry."
Ian Eagle, J.J. Watt hilariously mock Gene Steratore’s audio issues
"Alright, Gene. I don't know if you're actually doing laps in a pool."
Pat McAfee, J.J. Watt tee off on anonymous source critical of ‘College GameDay’ kicking contest
"These people are just so f*cking blinded by [hate], it's an absurd thing."
Ian Eagle takes responsibility for announcer jinx on Bills’ missed extra point: ‘That’s on me’
"Did you jinx him while he was kicking?"
J.J. Watt explains why NFL teams stealing play sheets from TV ‘not a huge advantage’
"Having it in their language is only beneficial if you can clearly hear the QB calling the play in their huddle from behind the line of scrimmage."
J.J. Watt says he’s yet to hear from NFL about his referee criticism
"I’ve been waiting for the tap on my shoulder to say, ‘Hey, you’re a little hard on the refs here, pal.’"
J.J. Watt shares production meeting anecdote about Shane Steichen-Philip Rivers relationship
"Philip Rivers ran the same offense as the Colts for his son Gunnar’s HS team this season."
J.J. Watt pushes back on full-time NFL referee argument
"I can be as hard on refs as anyone at times (certainly was when I was playing), but I am not convinced that “full time” refs fixes the frustrating issues."
J.J. Watt fumes against NFL’s grievance to stop NFLPA team report cards
"They don't want to spend money, they don't want to get it right."
J.J. Watt appreciates opposing fans being kind about him calling his brother’s games
"From the fan reaction, I'm very appreciative of all the opposing fans who have been so kind because I have consciously tried to keep it extremely unbiased."
J.J. Watt gives cryptic response about supporting Luke Fickell at Wisconsin
Pat McAfee gave J.J. Watt an opportunity to back Luke Fickell at Wisconsin, which he abruptly declined to provide.
PFF owner Cris Collinsworth responds to J.J. Watt criticism of player grades
"There's always a complaint, but we've spent literally tens of millions of dollars trying to perfect this system."
J.J. Watt has zero interest in coaching college football
"The life of a college football coach has absolutely no appeal whatsoever to me."
J.J. Watt adds to criticism of PFF: ‘Player grading sucks, stop putting it out’
"That is a completely made up number."
J.J. Watt can’t believe his ‘bad look’ in college photo
"Oh my gosh. I was fat, and I had a weird facial hair situation going on."
J.J. Watt responds to notion he calls a lot of Steelers games
"It turns out that the second-best AFC games on CBS every week generally does intend to involve the Pittsburgh Steelers."
J.J. Watt accentuates 69-yard play: ‘Nice’
"A massive 69-yard play – Nice – for the Atlanta Falcons"
Peter Schrager shares effusive praise for J.J. Watt: ‘He’s having fun with it’
"I've been really enjoying J.J. Watt on these broadcasts."
J.J. Watt offers candid explanation for his split pants during Steelers-Pats call
"On to Washington-Atlanta next week with a fresh pair of pants!"
Ian Eagle makes J.J. Watt laugh in CBS retro looks
"The over/under was two seconds for J.J. to lose it. I should've taken the under."
Ian Eagle couldn’t be happier with J.J. Watt partnership
"It's been a blast."
