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Picture yourself being live on television and suddenly hearing news that you’re completely unaware of. This was the situation that former NFL defensive end J. J. Watt found himself in during a recent episode of ESPN’s First Take show. ESPN’s First Take host Molly Qerim’s announcement left him visibly shocked, and he immediately denied the declaration.

Despite the mix, Watt has kept busy with other hobbies such as playing golf and socializing with fans of Burnley Football Club. So, what did Watt have to say about the situation? And what’s next for the former NFL star? Let’s take a closer look.

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JJ Watt Shocked at Big News

During a recent episode of ESPN’s First Take show, JJ Watt was stunned when host Molly Qerim announced he would co-host The Pat McAfee Show. But to Watt’s surprise, he did not know such a deal and immediately rejected the declaration. Although the incident occurred a month and a half ago, it was mentioned in a recent conversation with McAfee et al. Watt clarified that while he is open to talking about other opportunities, he has no plans to join the show.

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As Watt looks for new hobbies in his free time after retiring from the NFL, he is considering starting a podcast with his brother, T.J. Watt. However, playing golf is his main focus at the moment. Despite Qerim’s earlier announcement, Watt isn’t interested in joining The Pat McAfee Show this season, but he did mention, “There’s a number that can make that happen,” as in they could get him to come for the show if they paid a certain amount. It seems that Watt is interested if the price is right.

This scenario highlights the challenges faced in today’s news with misleading headlines and clickbait that can easily mislead people. So, it’s essential to look beyond the headlines and verify the sources of information before believing or sharing.

Taken on some new hobbies

J.J. Watt has taken on some new hobbies since retiring from the league. Watt sought to engage with the Burnley fans by taking part in pub crawls which took him from the Royal Dyche to the club’s stadium at Turf Moor. He even attended the final game of the season, all to show fans he was happy about the game. Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds inspired Watt to join Burnley and his move has been met with great enthusiasm by fans.

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Watt’s passion for Burnley’s history and supporters greatly enhanced his understanding of the game. He believes that promotion and relegation are what makes football so exciting, and he enjoys connecting with fans at this level. Also, he stated, “‘I did a pub crawl yesterday on my way to the stadium… it’s research.”

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Watt’s presence at the last game of the season and pub crawl has cemented his status as a respected member of the Burnley community. His genuine effort to understand and connect with fans reflects his deep respect for the club’s traditions and history. Fans are eagerly awaiting what Watt will bring to Burnley in future endeavors.

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