jj wattThe days of playing in the NFL are over, but does he want to start a coaching career now?
Watt has been active on social media since the end of his final season in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals. On Monday, he posted a very interesting picture without the captain, which has the NFL world buzzing.
The picture shows Watts and his ex houston texans Teammate, DeMeco Ryan, smiles with his jersey.
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San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Demeko Ryan looks on during the first half in an NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.
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Ryan is one of the hottest names among head coach candidates after serving as san francisco 49ers‘ Defensive coordinator for the past two seasons after Robert Saleh became head coach of the New York Jets.
One of the teams very interested in Ryan is the Texans, so could Watt be interested in joining their coaching staff if he is named their next head coach?
JJ Watt couldn’t hold back tears after watching the touching congratulatory video
Watt could also potentially show his support to Ryan joining his former team. Ryan reportedly told the Denver Broncos that he is no longer interested in their head coach vacancy, leading to speculation that Ryan believes he will be the next person from Houston to lead the franchise.
Watt and Ryan were only teammates for one season in Houston, as the latter signed with the Philadelphia Eagles prior to the 2012 season after six seasons with the Texans. Ryan made a total of two Pro Bowls while there.
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Demeko Ryan looks on prior to a game against the Miami Dolphins at Levi’s Stadium on December 4, 2022 in Santa Clara, California.
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Watt’s rookie season was not like the one in 2011, but he was the AP Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 when Ryan left, recording 20.5 sacks and 39 tackles for loss in 16 games. He would win the award again in 2015.
The 12-year NFL veteran announced his retirement via Twitter following his final home game at State Farm Stadium.
Cardinals’ JJ Watt gets emotional during standing ovation in final game
,[My son] KOA’s first NFL game. My last NFL home game. My heart is filled with nothing but love and gratitude. It is an absolute honor and pleasure,” Watt wrote.
It’s been an emotional ride toward the end for Watt, especially as he stepped off the field at Levi’s Stadium, where 49ers and Cardinals fans in attendance gave him a standing ovation. He choked a bit as he walked slowly, savoring the moment before coaches and teammates carried him to the sidelines.
JJ Watt of the Arizona Cardinals looks on after a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on January 8, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.
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But Watt probably won’t be away from the sidelines for too long.