Tyrann Mathieu, J.J. Watt trade heartfelt inspirational messages
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Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu singled out one player as a catalyst in his recovery from a torn ACL suffered last December.
Mathieu was named a first-team All-Pro after a scintillating campaign, but stated that he's motivated by trying to elevate his game to Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt's level.
Watt captured Defensive Player of the Year honors for the third time last season.
@JJWatt you're the only one inspiring me right now!! pic.twitter.com/19IrR2yA9C
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) April 4, 2016
The Texans' superstar responded promptly to Mathieu, imploring him to let out "the inner savage."
Sometimes you have to let the inner savage loose, that's just the way it goes. Hope your recovery is coming well bro https://t.co/MhqOWmX7oG
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) April 4, 2016