Watson won’t be activated - he is now a Free Agent

[Patjew]

what does elucidate mean? Lucid Dreaming?

It’s kind of like J-date but instead of for Jews it’s for Elucis.

 

[Oswlek]

Why did the Patriots Release Ben Watson? Bill Belichick Has Simple Explanation

"We have a decent team"

Woah. Cue up the duckboats.

 

[Wax Frog]

Of all the threads how has Gronk not been mentioned yet???

I'll improvise: we seriously need Gronk back; A LaCossing To Remember just doesn't work for me.

 

[Mack Herron]

"We have a decent team"

Woah. Cue up the duckboats.

Clearly, I have been underestimating Izzo.

 

[RobertWeathers]

"We have a decent team"

Woah. Cue up the duckboats.

Yea that caught me a bit by surprise hed say that.

 

[PatsFan2]

Clearly, I have been underestimating Izzo.

And we ain't playing real Teams for like two weeks so no urgency I guess.

 

[PatsFan2]

Clearly, I have been underestimating Izzo.

And they will be playing real Teams from Cleveland on.

 

[DaBruinz]

Not sure it's been mentioned, but basically said that they don't have a spot to put Watson because of the injuries to Ebner and Chung and the uncertainty of Stidham and the play of Izzo/LaCosse.

Ok. Belichick didn't say those words specifically, but he said "We don't have a roster spot". I'm sure every one of us said "Dump one of Richards, LaCosse, Izzo, or Kessler".

Well, clearly the Pats like the development of LaCosse and Izzo.
The Injuries to Ebner and Chung are what is keeping Richards around.
The uncertainty of Stidham and Brady's calf are what is keeping Kessler around.

The book may not be entirely closed on Watson. Only time will tell..

 

[chris_in_sunnyvale]

It’s kind of like J-date but instead of for Jews it’s for Elucis.

Don't get catfished by an e-lucy. Could be an e-luke.

Regards,
Chris

 

[NormZauchin]

Easy way to free up $2 million. No brainer, in my opinion.

Agreed. As Belichick responded to the surprised tight end questioning his release, "Elementary, my dear Watson."

 

[Clonamery]

Don't get catfished by an e-lucy. Could be an e-luke.

Regards,
Chris

Right, you want the girl who's just Luce.

 

[Mack Herron]

Not sure it's been mentioned, but basically said that they don't have a spot to put Watson because of the injuries to Ebner and Chung and the uncertainty of Stidham and the play of Izzo/LaCosse.

Ok. Belichick didn't say those words specifically, but he said "We don't have a roster spot". I'm sure every one of us said "Dump one of Richards, LaCosse, Izzo, or Kessler".

Well, clearly the Pats like the development of LaCosse and Izzo.
The Injuries to Ebner and Chung are what is keeping Richards around.
The uncertainty of Stidham and Brady's calf are what is keeping Kessler around.

The book may not be entirely closed on Watson. Only time will tell..

Concern plantar fasciitis for Chung might keep him sidelined for a while. No IR spot if 2 of Wynn/Harry/Develin might return. Just guessing of course but a likely “heel” diagnosis.

 

[mosslost]

It’s kind of like J-date but instead of for Jews it’s for Elucis.

Now if you could tell me what that means I might be good

 

[mosslost]

true, but unfortunately the 1 WAR was SB 54.. it's too bad.

oh well!

I was just kidding. I have no idea

 

[SammyBlueCat]

Benjamin is a good man,

 

[Ochmed Jones]

I wish Watson a lot of success wherever he ends up.

But I think this move was good for us. He was not bringing a lot to the table.

 

[Silver Blue&Red]

Bummer.
I've been waiting for him to get out there.
But, I understand there's a reason.

I hope the Evil genius has something sinister up his sleeve (Mouth salivates)

 

[TheBostonStraggler]

Not sure it's been mentioned, but basically said that they don't have a spot to put Watson because of the injuries to Ebner and Chung and the uncertainty of Stidham and the play of Izzo/LaCosse.

Ok. Belichick didn't say those words specifically, but he said "We don't have a roster spot". I'm sure every one of us said "Dump one of Richards, LaCosse, Izzo, or Kessler".

Well, clearly the Pats like the development of LaCosse and Izzo.
The Injuries to Ebner and Chung are what is keeping Richards around.
The uncertainty of Stidham and Brady's calf are what is keeping Kessler around.

The book may not be entirely closed on Watson. Only time will tell..

I was surprised to see it was the Patriots who cut the cord (my stupidity for once again believing initial media reports). While rosters spots are at a premium, it's hard to believe that Watson would not have been activated if he showed something during his exempted roster spot practicing. BB has to know how much the O would benefit from a good TE coming aboard, and what BB saw must have made him think Watson just wasn't showing enough. Add in special teams needs that Watson probably couldn't play on, add in the 2m savings by cutting him (not a small amount for a team with little space) and I guess the numbers didn't add up for Watson.

But damn, could we use just a modestly good TE or what.

 

[TheBostonStraggler]

That is a lot of assumptions for breaking news. He hung up his cleats? It was his choice? Huh?

Good call. I made the error of assuming based on media reports.

 

[rochrist]

I was surprised to see it was the Patriots who cut the cord (my stupidity for once again believing initial media reports). While rosters spots are at a premium, it's hard to believe that Watson would not have been activated if he showed something during his exempted roster spot practicing. BB has to know how much the O would benefit from a good TE coming aboard, and what BB saw must have made him think Watson just wasn't showing enough. Add in special teams needs that Watson probably couldn't play on, add in the 2m savings by cutting him (not a small amount for a team with little space) and I guess the numbers didn't add up for Watson.

But damn, could we use just a modestly good TE or what.

Or, you know, Belichick decided they need the cap room to get real help.