Watt is one of the best defensive players in the NFL. He wants to be paid like that. So far, the Steelers have not been willing to meet his demands. That has led to a standoff between the two parties with training camp and preseason action right around the corner.

While some analysts, like Nick Wright of FS1, ripped the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to give T.J. Watt a three-year, $123 million extension that includes $108 million fully guaranteed at signing.

The deal includes $108 million fully guaranteed at signing and features a $41 million-per-year average, which is the highest of any non-quarterback in NFL history.