Saints Sign Ben Watson, Re sign Humber

burningmetal · 03-18-2013, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by triman

Dave Thomas clone good not great. One less need to address.

Definitely not a clone. Watson is a much better receiver. Thomas had good hands but no athleticism. Watson can stretch it down field a bit more, and that makes him a very nice player to have as a backup. We can also run some two tight end sets, and the defense will have to respect both players. with Thomas, you knew he was in there to block. His catches were usually for very minimal yardage.

I like the signing. Just don't know how much we're paying him yet.

D_it_up · 03-18-2013, 01:20 PM

There's another need taken off the books. Pretty decent move, too. Watson has been a consistent TE over the years.

dizzle88 · 03-18-2013, 01:22 PM

Someone post him chasing down champ bailey on the 100 yard interception return, thats an amazing play

Reliable and good player

NinthWardJay · 03-18-2013, 01:23 PM

This is a pleasant surprise

Danno · 03-18-2013, 01:26 PM

Score!

papz · 03-18-2013, 01:32 PM

He always been one of the most athletic TE's in the league... always underutilized in the passing game. While being 32 years old, he's still in excellent shape. I thought he should have easily had a better career receiving the football.

I like the move and I doubt it was expensive. This also bring another veteran high character presence in the locker room.

**************Disclaimer alert******************
This is not a re-tread signing.

WW_Who_Dat · 03-18-2013, 01:42 PM

I like this signing ... Athletic Tight End ... Another weapon in Drew's arsenal ... JG BW MC JM DS ... Who do you cover?

mikesaintfan · 03-18-2013, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by WW_Who_Dat

I like this signing ... Athletic Tight End ... Another weapon in Drew's arsenal ... JG BW MC JM DS ... Who do you cover?

you forgot LM

AsylumGuido · 03-18-2013, 01:53 PM

I love this on his Twitter profile:

https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson

Official Twitter page of Benjamin Watson- brother of 5, father of 4, servant of 3, son of 2, husband of 1

Very classy!

Rugby Saint II · 03-18-2013, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I love this on his Twitter profile:

https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson

Official Twitter page of Benjamin Watson- brother of 5, father of 4, servant of 3, son of 2, husband of 1

Very classy!

Me likey!

03-18-2013, 04:45 PM	#1
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Sign Ben Watson, Re sign Humber Originally Posted by triman Dave Thomas clone good not great. One less need to address. Definitely not a clone. Watson is a much better receiver. Thomas had good hands but no athleticism. Watson can stretch it down field a bit more, and that makes him a very nice player to have as a backup. We can also run some two tight end sets, and the defense will have to respect both players. with Thomas, you knew he was in there to block. His catches were usually for very minimal yardage. I like the signing. Just don't know how much we're paying him yet.

03-18-2013, 01:20 PM	#2
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Sign Ben Watson, Re sign Humber There's another need taken off the books. Pretty decent move, too. Watson has been a consistent TE over the years.

03-18-2013, 01:22 PM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,538	Re: Saints Sign Ben Watson, Re sign Humber Someone post him chasing down champ bailey on the 100 yard interception return, thats an amazing play Reliable and good player

03-18-2013, 01:23 PM	#4
NinthWardJay Captain Swag Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Orleans/Atlanta Posts: 189	Re: Saints Sign Ben Watson, Re sign Humber This is a pleasant surprise

03-18-2013, 01:26 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Saints Sign Ben Watson, Re sign Humber Score!

03-18-2013, 01:32 PM	#6
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Re: Saints Sign Ben Watson, Re sign Humber He always been one of the most athletic TE's in the league... always underutilized in the passing game. While being 32 years old, he's still in excellent shape. I thought he should have easily had a better career receiving the football. I like the move and I doubt it was expensive. This also bring another veteran high character presence in the locker room. ************Disclaimer alert**************** This is not a re-tread signing. Halo, D_it_up and Danno like this.

03-18-2013, 01:42 PM	#7
WW_Who_Dat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lafayette, La and Valencia CA Posts: 1,279 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints Sign Ben Watson, Re sign Humber I like this signing ... Athletic Tight End ... Another weapon in Drew's arsenal ... JG BW MC JM DS ... Who do you cover?

03-18-2013, 01:51 PM	#8
mikesaintfan 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 1,070	Re: Saints Sign Ben Watson, Re sign Humber Originally Posted by WW_Who_Dat I like this signing ... Athletic Tight End ... Another weapon in Drew's arsenal ... JG BW MC JM DS ... Who do you cover? you forgot LM

03-18-2013, 01:53 PM	#9
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,666	Re: Saints Sign Ben Watson, Re sign Humber I love this on his Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson Official Twitter page of Benjamin Watson- brother of 5, father of 4, servant of 3, son of 2, husband of 1 Very classy! Halo, papz, Rugby Saint II and 2 others like this.

03-18-2013, 01:56 PM	#10
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,166	Re: Saints Sign Ben Watson, Re sign Humber Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I love this on his Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson Official Twitter page of Benjamin Watson- brother of 5, father of 4, servant of 3, son of 2, husband of 1 Very classy! Me likey!

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