Remix 6

do u not know the potential that Watson has? its not every draft u get a TE who runs 4.4 and is very strong..

AJain

Absolutely agreed. Even though he drives me nuts some times, I think he should be given a long leash - guys with such FREAKISH ability (that is the only word that fits him) come by rarely...
When I think of the 'great' tightends taken in the draft at high positions with franchise changing expectations (only Winslow, Jr and Shockey come to mind), I'd take Ben and let him make his mistakes with the hopes he breaks one from time to time.

Finally, after last year's play in the Denver game chasing down Champ Bailey - I came away with the utmost respect for his ability and approach. Just amazing...

PatsSteve1

* That's 3 fumbles out of 49 receptions. It may not seem like that many to some, but if he were a 250 carry running back it'd work out to 15 fumbles which the RB likely wouldn't reach because he'd have been benched. No, I'm not suggesting they bench, cut or shoot Watson. But ball security is surely something he has to work on.
One thing, IMO he's had too many of is dropped passes. For the 1st 8 or 9 games he seemed to have 1+ drop per game. Maybe Thomas can show him what good hands are. I can find how many dropped passes the Patriots have in total, 25(according to Stats.com) but not broken down by the player who dropped them.

oldrover

They really need all three of these guys... both Graham and Watson are injury-prone, and Graham is head and shoulders above the others as a run-blocker.

pats63

This is crazy,man....Dave Thomas had a very good game and hope to see more good games to come.....Wastson is a beast no question about....Like to see a resign for Dan....We need our TE.....This is football,player get hurt need players to set in....If Dan dosen't sign,we will draft another TE....BB & SP loves there TE.....I wouldn't be suprised if draft another....GO PATS!!!!

Tunescribe

One thing I've started doing this year, that I never used to, was get nervous about our guys fumbling. That's especially true on kick and punt returns, and when Faulk touches the ball. At least No. 12 is not interception prone.

desi-patsfan

if you ever want to trade Ben Watson, go back and watch him run down Champ Bailey. I can deal with his TO bug right now. He'll get past it and will be a BEAST for us for many years.