J.J. Watt wonders how the Patriots are going to prepare for his pass-rush ability with rackets in their hands

Shots fired? Ehh, maybe. Maybe not.

J.J. Watt AP  

The Patriots have given players rackets during practice this week and told them to try and bat down passes at the line of scrimmage in preparation for Houston DE J.J. Watt.

Watt finds this development somewhat humorous. Sure, he knocks down passes at the line of scrimmage (15), but he also leads the AFC in sacks (16.5). So he wants to know why that aspect of his game is being downplayed.

"If you have tennis rackets in your hand, it's hard to rush the passer," he said.

The man has a good point, but I'm also guessing the Patriots are preparing for that aspect of his game as well.