In this all new episode of the Bucky Brooks show, Bucky takes us through what he believes the fallout of the new deal signed by TJ Watt and what effects that might have on the rest of the league. He also gets into how the Chiefs are always masterclass in roster-building, evidenced by their latest signing in George Karlaftis. Lastly he talks about what the New York Jets are building having signed Sauce Gardner and what he needs to do in order to live up to that contract. Listen in NOW only right here on the Bucky Brooks Show!
00:00:01] – Introduction & Episode Overview - Bucky sets up the focus on NFL training camp, particularly on the contracts and value of pass rushers and cornerbacks. [00:01:00] – T.J. Watt’s Extension & Impact - Breakdown of T.J. Watt’s new 3-year, $123M contract with the Steelers. - “Face of the franchise” commentary and why keeping Watt is critical for the Steelers’ playoff/Super Bowl ambitions. [00:06:00] – T.J. Watt’s Deal: Impact on Trey Hendrickson - What Watt’s extension means for Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals; now expectations for paying elite, over-30 pass rushers have shifted. [00:10:30] – Contract Dominoes: Micah Parsons with the Cowboy - How Watt and Hendrickson’s deals set the stage for Micah Parsons’ upcoming contract negotiations. - The leverage Parsons now has, and implications for balancing Cowboys’ salary cap and Dak Prescott’s future. - Parsons’ anticipated contract size (potential record-setting, $200M, $41M+ per year). [00:16:00] – George Karlaftis’ Extension with Chiefs - Chiefs sign Karlaftis to a 4-year, $93M deal to complement Chris Jones. [00:19:10] – Sauce Gardner’s New Deal with the Jets. - How the deal locks up a key defensive chess piece for Aaron Glenn’s scheme.