Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens

dizzle88 · 03-08-2016, 04:17 PM

Benjamin Watson has parlayed an unlikely breakout season with the Saints into a new contract elsewhere.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that the veteran tight end will sign a free-agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens after Wednesday's signing period begins, according to a source informed of his situation.

Watson had the best season of his 12-year career with the Saints in 2015, setting career highs with 74 catches for 825 yards and six touchdowns. He will join a tight end group in Baltimore that already includes Crockett Gillmore and Maxx Williams. The Dennis Pitta comeback dream is officially over -- in Baltimore at least.

Expect Watson to see plenty of targets from Joe Flacco while serving in a mentor role to Gillmore and Williams. Watson has experience in the AFC North from his 2010-2012 run with the Cleveland Browns. He has spent the last three seasons in New Orleans.

Watson's career began with the Patriots as a first-round pick in 2004. Flacco becomes the third Super Bowl MVP quarterback Watson has played with in his long career.

Benjamin Watson spins big year into deal with Ravens - NFL.com

44Champs · 03-08-2016, 04:27 PM

Hate to see him go

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Lord_Saint83 · 03-08-2016, 04:28 PM

Well thats the nature of the beast

dam1953 · 03-08-2016, 04:41 PM

Sad to see him leave. Great player and even greater person. It seems that Brees made him look too good.

K Major · 03-08-2016, 05:03 PM

Damn, I liked Watson. Balled out of control last year but he is up in age. On the surface, appeared to be what we all look for in a player. I wish him well in Baltimore, classy individual. I bet most around Saints camp say they'll miss is locker room presence.

Good luck to ya Ben!

dizzle88 · 03-08-2016, 05:15 PM

The youth movement continues, first Colston and now Watson.

I guess we'll be signing/drafting multiple WR's/ TE's this offseason.

brees84 · 03-08-2016, 06:11 PM

gulfgambler · 03-08-2016, 06:14 PM

Answer, Owen Daniels

ChrisXVI · 03-08-2016, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by brees84

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/707341387423944704

Wow good for him! His contract with us was like $2 mil/year. Happy for him!

WhoDat!656 · 03-08-2016, 07:38 PM

You know what they say about greener pastures!

03-08-2016, 04:17 PM	#1
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens Benjamin Watson has parlayed an unlikely breakout season with the Saints into a new contract elsewhere. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that the veteran tight end will sign a free-agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens after Wednesday's signing period begins, according to a source informed of his situation. Watson had the best season of his 12-year career with the Saints in 2015, setting career highs with 74 catches for 825 yards and six touchdowns. He will join a tight end group in Baltimore that already includes Crockett Gillmore and Maxx Williams. The Dennis Pitta comeback dream is officially over -- in Baltimore at least. Expect Watson to see plenty of targets from Joe Flacco while serving in a mentor role to Gillmore and Williams. Watson has experience in the AFC North from his 2010-2012 run with the Cleveland Browns. He has spent the last three seasons in New Orleans. Watson's career began with the Patriots as a first-round pick in 2004. Flacco becomes the third Super Bowl MVP quarterback Watson has played with in his long career. Benjamin Watson spins big year into deal with Ravens - NFL.com
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44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens Hate to see him go Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Papa Voodoo and Audiotom like this.
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dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens Sad to see him leave. Great player and even greater person. It seems that Brees made him look too good.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens Damn, I liked Watson. Balled out of control last year but he is up in age. On the surface, appeared to be what we all look for in a player. I wish him well in Baltimore, classy individual. I bet most around Saints camp say they'll miss is locker room presence. Good luck to ya Ben! dam1953 likes this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens The youth movement continues, first Colston and now Watson. I guess we'll be signing/drafting multiple WR's/ TE's this offseason.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Ben Watson Signs with Baltimore Ravens Originally Posted by brees84 https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/707341387423944704 Wow good for him! His contract with us was like $2 mil/year. Happy for him! RailBoss likes this.

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