Watt wants a new contract that pays him what he deserves. While the Steelers are working to get a new deal done with him, coming to terms on the right number has not gotten done y

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, in speaking this week about an eventual new contract for one of the most feared pass rushers in the league in T.J. Watt, did say he is "optimistic.''

The Pittsburgh Steelers did not have T.J. Watt at their mandatory minicamp this week. Head coach Mike Tomlin did not seem overly concerned about his future with the team, stating they are in constant communication with one another.