NFL fans are blasting FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd over his wild trade proposal that would see the Pittsburgh Steelers trade franchise stars T.J. Watt, George Pickens and two draft picks for their new franchise quarter.
Countless fans and pundits are calling for the Steelers to make another change following their embarrassing playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Next season will mark nine years since Pittsburgh’s last postseason victory (the 2016 Divisional Round), and 15 years since their last Super Bowl appearance (2010).
Pittsburgh will likely be in the market for another quarterback with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields both set to enter free agency. Given the mediocre production by both QBs in 2024, it’s unlikely that either will return in 2025.
Speaking on the latest edition of “The Herd with Colin Cowherd”, the polarizing analyst proposed that the Steelers trade T.J. Watt, George Pickens and two first-round picks to move up and select Colorado Buffaloes QB Shedeur Sanders.
"I would trade T.J. Watt, George Pickens, two first rounders and go get Shedeur Sanders if you think he's a starting QB."
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) January 16, 2025
— @ColinCowherd pic.twitter.com/J8y2bU1lWz
Let’s just say that fans weren’t exactly on board with Cowherd’s trade proposal centering around T.J. Watt:
“This might be the worst take I’ve ever heard,” one fan wrote.
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This might be the worst take I've ever heard.
— Yinzer G (@yinzer_g) January 16, 2025
“Cowherd gets worse every year how stupid,” quipped another.
Cowherd gets worse every year how stupid
— 🟥 Panther🐆Pride Mike🇺🇸 (@Panther49547104) January 16, 2025
“Top 5 worst take, all time. Mind boggling,” said a fan.
Top 5 worst take, all time. Mind boggling.
— Friends call me Dave (@ErgoOut) January 16, 2025
“Should the Steelers be aggressive in finding the next franchise QB? 100% Should we do this? Absolutely not,” wrote another.
Should the Steelers be aggressive in finding the next franchise QB? 100%
— Austin (@MrAustinJones) January 16, 2025
Should we do this? Absolutely not
“I’m not sure anyone besides Mahomes or Allen would be worth that,” said another fan.
I’m not sure anyone besides Mahomes or Allen would be worth that
— Noah Nichols (@_NoahNichols) January 16, 2025
“lol. Dude…come on. Great way to absolutely turn into the Browns for the next 10 years,” quipped a fan.
lol. Dude…come on. Great way to absolutely turn into the Browns for the next 10 years
— Damian Biancarelli (@Damian_G_Bianc) January 16, 2025
Both T.J. Watt and George Pickens are entering the final year of their respective contracts. Given Watt’s age (31 in October), he probably wouldn’t fetch anything higher than a second-round pick.
If Pittsburgh were to theoretically package both in a trade, however, they would get at least a first-rounder and more. But there aren’t any indicators that GM Omar Khan is open to trading either player, let alone looking to move up aggressively for a QB like Sanders.
Steelers Need To Make A Decision On T.J. Watt Soon
With Watt entering the last year of his contract, the Steelers would be better off deciding on his future as soon as possible. If an extension isn’t an option for the two parties, Pittsburgh should trade him now while his value is at its highest.
