'I miss Bud already. It's been weird in the short week already not having him around. Just as a friend. He makes you want to be a better person and football player. I can't wait until he is back in the building.' – @_TJWatt on missing @Bud_Dupree
— Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) December 5, 2020
The Pittsburgh Steelers were dealt a significant blow last week when linebacker Bud Dupree tore his ACL versus the Baltimore Ravens and was put on IR. Dupree’s teammate T.J. Watt spoke to the media on Saturday and made it clear just how much he misses his teammate.
Dupree and Watt formed the most explosive and productive pass-rushing tandem in the NFL. Watt said that he misses him as much as a friend as a teammate and football player.
Rookie edge Alex Highsmith will take over Dupree’s spot in the starting lineup. But clearly by listening to Watt on Saturday, replacing Dupree is going to take more than just one guy on a football field.
