When a professional sports icon hangs up their cleats, it can be a daunting task to adapt to life without the game they love.
More often than not, these athletic legends come to the realization that they can no longer compete at the highest level, either due to declining physical abilities or the accumulation of injuries that threaten their long-term well-being or availability for their team.
One such athlete who recently bid farewell to the game is defensive powerhouse J.J. Watt, who made a name for himself as the face of the Houston Texans before concluding his NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals.
Although it was an agonizing decision for Watt, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year struggled to maintain his health in the latter stages of his playing career.
However, he ended on a high note, participating in all 16 games of the 2022 season and accumulating an impressive 12.5 sacks, which was a testament to his resilience, but he felt it was time to call it quits, a decision that might continue to haunt him.
Now, with rumors circulating about Watt considering a comeback with the Texans, Kay Adams is predicting that he’s not done lacing up his cleats just yet.
“I’m confident in saying J.J. Watt will come out of retirement and play for the Texans,” the host declared.
Predict-a-thon DAY 2:
J.J. Watt will come out of retirement.
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— Up & Adams
Adams isn’t the only one who believes Watt will attempt to revive his career in the league.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach and current CBS studio analyst Bill Cowher shared the same sentiment recently, claiming the 35-year-old, also a CBS analyst, is in excellent physical condition and could try to pick up where he left off.
With the Texans potentially vying for a Super Bowl title in the AFC this season, Watt would not only bring value to the team but also have a chance to finally secure that elusive Vince Lombardi Trophy with the franchise that drafted him.
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