TJ Watt bothered by lack of Steelers playoff success: 'Completely unacceptable'

by: Nick Geddes • 56 minutes ago • NickGeddesNews

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt has had the kind of career that will one day earn him a Gold Jacket and a plaque at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But for all of his individual accolades, Watt has nothing to show for it when it comes to team accomplishments.

It certainly isn’t his fault, as the 30-year-old has been one of the best pass rushers in football since entering the NFL . The Steelers drafted Watt in April 2017 — just a few months after their last playoff win that January. Yes, it’s been that long since Pittsburgh has tasted postseason triumph. That means Watt has never won a playoff game.

Pittsburgh’s lack of playoff success over the last eight years is a motivator for Watt. In an upcoming interview on “In Depth with Graham Bensinger“, Watt called it “absolutely unacceptable.”

“Trying to be the best,” Watt said. “Trying to be the best that I can be. . . And winning a Super Bowl is no doubt motivating me and winning a playoff game is absolutely motivating me. It’s something that we haven’t been able to do since I’ve been there.

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