carolinatony

from the Herald
BostonHerald.com - Blogs: Rap Sheet Blog Archive Tight end Ben Watson and the Patriots… “Not a lot of interest from either side”
"not a lot of interest on either side.”

After six seasons with the Patriots, tight end Benjamin Watson is finally a free agent. But in uncertain economic times, after a six-year, $7.5-million deal, he’s open to everyone.

But will he return to the Patriots?

Just talked to someone with knowledge of his situation down here in Mobile and it doesn’t look promising. In fact, I’m told there’s “not a lot of interest on either side.”

Watson may want to head to a place that’ll give him more than 29 catches for 404 yards with five TDs. And apparently, Watson was more the choice of Scott Pioli than Bill Belichick on draft day, anyway.This could be a split that’s best for both sides.

It hasn’t been the greatest of years for Watson. Some wondered if he would be cut in the preseason, then he had two big TD catches in the opener but hasn’t had much to cheer about since.

This doesn’t mean there’s no chance for Watson to be a Patriot in 2010. If the market is really bad for him, he may not have much of a choice, if they make him an offer. But based on what I hear, it’s looking like he’ll head elsewhere


We may need a TE but even if Jermaine Gresham is there I hope we don't take one in the first round.

SanAngeloState

Feel bad for him, he kind of got shanghied into signing a 6 year deal in the first place.

Makes me feel better that Pioli wanted him, now that Pioli is gone. He was an athlete first football player maybe 3rd.

DocE

I had it in my mind that Watson was likely to return. I don't see him getting a huge contract on the open market, and the Patriots don't have a replacement on the roster, but it sure doesn't look likely after reading that piece.

I certainly don't like the idea of Chris Baker as our no.1 TE, but I like the idea of using a no.1 on a TE even less.

If the playoffs have tought us anything, it's that the Patriots are severely short of offensive weapons.

PatsChamp88

Seems like hes on his way out..

carolinatony

Well....I guess we can always go all Offensive with our fist 4 picks.
I believe these guys would help us:-)

RB CJ Spiller
TE Jermaine Gresham
WR Dez Bryant Oklahoma State
OG Mike Iupati Idaho

Box_O_Rocks

Good luck to Ben, he's earned it.

Moeaki & Dray.

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mgteich

Agreed.....

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MOEAKI!!!!!!! I can say it all day.

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mayoclinic

I'd love Watson to stay, but I don't think he's a priority compared to Wilfork, Bodden, Mankins and Gostkowski. We'll be fine with Baker (who was severely underutilized in 2009) and a couple of young guys. Moeaki and Dray would be sweet. Jimmy Graham from Miami might be an option.

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MaineMan

I think the Pats probably let Watson walk and replace him in the second round.