3 And Out With John Middlekauff

John Middlekauff gives his instant reaction to the breaking news that Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt has signed another record-breaking contract, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history for the second time in his career. John discusses why T.J. Watt had all the leverage in these negotiations and how this deal reflects the Steelers’ win-now mindset under Mike Tomlin. John explains why Watt is more than just a great player — he’s the heartbeat of the team, the captain, and the face of the franchise in the Post-Roethlisberger era. Plus, John explains how this impacts the pass rusher market, including guys like Micah Parsons. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 3:41 - TJ Watt signs an extension in Pittsburgh 10:48 - What's next for Micah Parsons 20:42 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the off