Colin Cowherd Says Steelers Should TRADE Watt?! Fans Stunned!

Pittsburgh's playoff loss is still fresh in the minds of Steelers fans, and with whispers swirling about Mike Tomlin's departure, everyone's got an opinion on how to fix the team. Enter Colin Cowherd, who, never one to shy away from a bold take, has offered up a three-step plan that's sure to raise some eyebrows – and maybe even a few blood pressures in the Steel City.

Colin Cowherd Says Steelers Should TRADE Watt?! Fa...

Cowherd's solution is, shall we say, *aggressive*. His opening gambit? Trade T.J. Watt. Yes, *that* T.J. Watt. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year (multiple times)? The guy who's been terrorizing quarterbacks since 2017? "A couple of years ago, when I said I'd move T.J. Watt and get more picks, that was outrageous," Cowherd argued. "T.J.'s 0-for-5 in the playoffs, how outrageous is it?" Look, I get the frustration. Playoff futility stings. But trading Watt? Even with his injury-plagued 2025 season, he's still a game-changer. He's still double-teamed constantly. And while the Steelers *do* have a loaded draft cupboard already, filled with picks galore, can you really replace that level of disruption?

Speaking of the draft, Cowherd's next move focuses on the quarterback situation, which, let's be honest, has been a bit of a revolving door lately. "Any of these coaches, you've gotta have the quarterback right," he stated, accurately. "They don't have a quarterback. I want a quarterback." His target? Ty Simpson, the Alabama quarterback prospect. Now, Simpson's got talent, no doubt. Rob Rang, FOX Sports' NFL Draft expert, even praises his "NFL-caliber accuracy." But he's also got question marks, mainly around his size and elite athleticism. This whole plan hinges on Simpson becoming the franchise QB they desperately need, and that's a *big* gamble.

Finally, Cowherd throws another curveball: hiring Kevin Stefanski as head coach. "Kevin Stefanski, how sweet would that be? The Browns let him go, two-time NFL Coach of the Year, Pittsburgh picks him up. That's where I would go," he declared. And honestly? This one is the least outrageous of the three. Stefanski's a proven offensive mind, and with the right quarterback, could potentially unlock a new dimension to the Steelers' offense. Imagine the salt in Cleveland if THAT happened! But still, trading away T.J. Watt? It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for 'em.