Chargers’ Joey Bosa growing tired of J.J. Watt comparisons

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New San Diego Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa apparently is ready to move on from the constant comparisons to other NFL players, like Houston Texans do-everything defensive end J.J. Watt.

Can we stop with the comparisons please

— Joey Bosa (@jbbigbear) May 18, 2016

Perhaps Bosa is talking about Jeffri Chadiha of NFL.com writing that Bosa is ticketed to have a similar impact as Watt and be a versatile performer for the Chargers.

Bosa certainly didn’t help dampen those comparisons in selecting the same number as Watt (No. 99), and since being drafted by the Chargers a few weeks ago the Ohio State product has been quick to point out he’s just entering the league and has to prove his worth as an NFL player.

“He’s obviously one of the best defenders in the league,” Bosa said about the comparisons to Watt in his introductory press conference at Chargers Park. “That’s obviously my goal, to come in and have an impact like that. I’m going to do anything I can to help the team win.”

Bosa did say players he tries to emulate on the field in terms of his play include Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett and Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba …

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