JJ Watt explains why Russell Wilson with Steelers makes perfect sense

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One week before free agency kicked off, J.J. Watt sat in London and pondered a question from Fox News Digital; where will Russell Wilson be playing in 2024? 

"I would put Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh," Watt said after some thought. 

He was correct, of course, as Wilson made his intentions clear three days after Watt's prediction, when he posted to social media that he was heading to Pittsburgh. 

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Former NFL player and TV analyst J.J. Watt looks on before Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Wilson signed a one-year, $1.12 million, veteran minimum deal to become the team's new starting quarterback after two disappointing seasons with the Denver Broncos, who released him but will still pay him $38 million this year. 

Watt explained why Wilson's position in Pittsburgh is perfect for both sides. 

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"I think Russell Wilson being able to sign a vet minimum deal while still getting paid full $38 million by the Broncos puts him in a very unique position to be able to choose where he wants to go, where he feels like he can make a significant impact. Also, the team can bring him in at a serious value," Watt said while also discussing his partnership with DICK'S House of Sport, DICK'S Sporting Goods' larger and more-experiential store concept. 

"Let’s say after a few weeks or halfway through the season, you’re like, ‘All right, this isn’t working out,’ you still have your options there. I think it’s