TE Ben Watson retiring at the end of the season.

[ctpatsfan77]

Graham had hands of stone. Watson was "looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane." Had the athleticism to play a long career without having to fight for balls too much.

FWIW, the complaint I remember about Watson was more that he made incredibly difficult catches look easy and incredibly easy catches look hard.

 

[RayClay]

FWIW, the complaint I remember about Watson was more that he made incredibly difficult catches look easy and incredibly easy catches look hard.

I remember him letting 180 lb cornerbacks take the ball from him in the end zone. Bottom line, he was an incredible athlete,good TE who could have been great IMO.

 

[TheFlyingWedge]

This guy had himself a great career - and a long one for a Tight End. Hopefully he has a healthy retirement.

 

[Pats2000]

What a career this guy had. Hard to believe he’s been around for so long. Great human being.

Best of luck in retirement, Benjamin!

The biggest memory I have of Watson is that TD where he was stretched out and caught the ball parallel to the ground. Was just an amazing catch.

 

[RedSleevesPinkStripes]

I was in the endzone when he ran that long, tackle breaking touchdown against the Jags back in 05, great moment to see live. Good luck Ben, consumite pro. 2:26:30

 

[TB_Helmet]

Another great memory I have of him is that insane comeback on MNF against the Bills in 2009. Caught two TDs in two minutes. Wasn’t a great year but that game stands out.

 

[RedSleevesPinkStripes]

Another great memory I have of him is that insane comeback on MNF against the Bills in 2009. Caught two TDs in two minutes. Wasn’t a great year but that game stands out.

That was a MNF with TO as a Billy Bob I believe, they played well and were looking at the upset but a turnover helped and that 2nd Watson TD was a very fun moment

 

[captain stone]

Watson should've been here since the 2016 season, and should be retiring as a Patriot.

 

[Joey007]

Watson should've been here since the 2016 season, and should be retiring as a Patriot.

He sure could’ve helped this year.

Also too bad that we couldn’t get him to come here next year for one more. Would be a great mentor for a rookie TE that we would draft.

 

[BTTA]

What a span of a career. Hopefully his leather helmet will be on display at the HOF next to his modern one.

 

[Snooky97]

Great player and an even greater Guy.

 

[italian pat patriot]

Chasing down Champ Bailey

what an AWESOME INCREDIBLE PLAY...simply impossible to forget...
grande Benjamin !!! # 84

 

[italian pat patriot]

Here’s a mini documentary about that play.

Should have been a touchback!



This should be required viewing for pats fans at least once a year.

he had also to 'avoid' the referee...incredible...

 

[DarrylS]

Not only a guy who was a great player, but a guy you would want on your team.. high character, great community involvement and from all appearances a great husband/father..

He left his mark.. 194 games, 538 receptions, 5856 yards gained and 44 TD's...

In the past 10 years has remained remarkably healthy.. only missing 5 games in that time span.

Was a Watson fan since he was drafted...

 

[Triumph]

Graham had hands of stone. Watson was "looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane." Had the athleticism to play a long career without having to fight for balls too much.

Graham was like a herd of wildebeest running with the ball. He would look for contact.

 

[Triumph]

Watson has been one of the few players to leave NE and have a solid NFL career as a player.

 

[PatsFan2]

Ben Watson was a older prospect when he came out too 24 I think. Still cannot believe he lasted this long. He had a solid career shame we didn't touch bases a second time we could have used him.

 

[captain stone]

Especially when taking the new rules & points of emphasis into consideration, I would take Watson & Daniel Graham in their primes over today's Gronk & the 2 stiffs we have now.

 

[Roboturner913]

Good player, good man. I hope he gets to go out on top. The writing has been on the wall for him this season though, he just can't get open the way he used to.

 

[Chevy]

The guy was a solid player for the Pats but will never get his due because he played between Ben Coates and Rob Gronkowski.

That Watson / Graham combo was pretty good overall.