Re: Benjamin Watson visits Saints
 

Let's hope, let's seriously hope....

Re: Benjamin Watson visits Saints
 

He can still get it done. Dude is like a Delanie Walker light. I'm all for taking a TE at 27 though. We could get a top tier one at that pick and it is a severe need.

Re: Benjamin Watson visits Saints
 

I'm in.

Re: Benjamin Watson visits Saints
 

The Saints are considering another reunion in free agency. They hosted TE Benjamin Watson on a visit, according to ESPN's Field Yates. That move would make a ton of sense, since Sean Payton just labeled tight end as a "must," and since the Saints and Watson were such a great fit the last time around. Watson was elected as a team captain in New Orleans and had a career season in 2015 with 74 catches, 825 yards and 6 TDs. Watson is now 37 years old, and he tore his Achilles with the Ravens in 2016. But he bounced back nicely with 61-522-4 while playing all 16 games last year.

Re: Benjamin Watson visits Saints
 

Geez he is an old man. I think this is a backup role on the cheap.

Re: Benjamin Watson visits Saints
 

Hell, why not. The theme of this off season free agent signings are bring back former players, add him to the pile.

Re: Benjamin Watson visits Saints
 

Halo already rubber stamped approval of re-acquisition of Watson... in fact, Halo was mad when he took more money to leave the Saints for the Ravens last season!! COME BACK BEN!

Re: Benjamin Watson visits Saints
 

You gonna be typing in 3rd person all season? :rofl:

Re: Benjamin Watson visits Saints
 

IIRC Benjamin had more TD receptions than Hill, Fleener and Hoomanawanui combined last season. Still a good blocker, solid hands, great mentor & locker room presence. Not bad to say he's on "old man".

I hope they sign him.

Re: Benjamin Watson visits Saints
 

It's a good signing. Low risk and as you stated, decent stats last year and a good blocker which is critical. I think his receiving stats will be roughly about the same. Maybe a slight uptick. I still think we draft a TE if that is the best player available.