Looking Back: Tyron Smith or JJ Watt?

[sureletsrace]

Looking back on it, who would you rather have?

Would Romo's career be over had we not drafted Smith when we did by way of taking more hits and sacks?

Would JJ Watt be on the same level on our team?

I know this has been covered before, I just find it to be interesting.

Best (arguably) LT in the NFL, or best DT in the NFL?

 

[hornitosmonster]

best LT

 

[BoysfanfromCanada]

Can't go wrong either way, but Smith will probably be an elite tackle for longer than JJ Watt. LTs can be solid into their mid 30s, ends generally early 30s, though both guys are beasts

 

[darthseinfeld]

The wayI see it we are a legit SB contender and Smith is a major part of that. We have no way of know where we would be as an organization with Watt and without Smith

Who us our LT right now without Smith?

 

[bark]

I'm happy with what we have

 

[RunDMC]

The wayI see it we are a legit SB contender and Smith is a major part of that. We have no way of know where we would be as an organization with Watt and without Smith

Who us our LT right now without Smith?

Doug Free.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Romo needs tyron that's what is best. Watt is a beast but so is tyron.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Doug Free.

If I had to guess I would say We draft Reily Reiff in 2012

 

[CowboysLegend365]

Ah, the great debate.

Always wondered if we would still be in a 3-4 if we drafted Watt.

But give me the All-Pro LT that's gonna give our QB all the time he needs in a 2 minute situation.

 

[Wood]

can you check back with me in 10 years. I just don't know yet. Both are elite.

 

[mattjames2010]

Watt is in his prime right now, the dude isn't going to continue having 20 sack seasons every other year. The same with Ware. What you'll be left with is a DE who gets you about 12-15 sacks a season. Obviously, still highly productive, but Tyron has the ability to play like an All-Pro for another 8-10 years or so.

Give the young stud LT.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Smith, no regrats

 

[xwalker]

Looking back on it, who would you rather have?

Would Romo's career be over had we not drafted Smith when we did by way of taking more hits and sacks?

Would JJ Watt be on the same level on our team?

I know this has been covered before, I just find it to be interesting.

Best (arguably) LT in the NFL, or best DT in the NFL?

Romo's health is the #1 priority for this team.

 

[Zordon]

jj watt. it's ok guys to admit it.

 

[AdamJT13]

Can't go wrong either way, but Smith will probably be an elite tackle for longer than JJ Watt. LTs can be solid into their mid 30s, ends generally early 30s, though both guys are beasts

Not to mention that Smith is 21 months younger than Watt as well.

 

[perrykemp]

Not a popular opinion, however, I see Watt as a once in a generation player. So far in his brief career he looks like the best DL to enter the league since Reggie White came out of the USFL in 1986.

Tyron is a top 2-3 tackle, but certainly not that kind of generational talent.

Having said all that, it's too early to make a call. Ask me in 6-7 years.

 

[lane]

Tyron Smith is good no doubt..

Watt is a freak of nature.

 

[Zekeats]

If Romo didn't have eyes in the back of his head last season Watt might have ended his career.....against Smith

 

[danielofthesaints]

Haven't seen this question been asked before...

 

[TimHortons]

If Houston ever actually had a good QB, but he had a terrible OL and never had any time to throw (ala and Andrew Luck type situation) I wonder how Houston fans would respond to this question. Of course they'd say Watt now because they have never had a QB actually worth protecting, but if they had one I'd be curious what they'd say.