Benjamin Watson To Retire

12-28-2018, 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Dan Arnold is under contract and has just started playing the position since Summer; has showed excellent range and good hands; again, needs to learn how to box-out defenders in the NFL; that's one...

Josh Hill could be re-signed at an affordable price; veteran that know the system and will give stability to the tight end group; he's showed some inconsistency the past season likely due to playing injured; re-sign...

Ben Watson is done, next to nothing left in the tank; has to come off the field after running a route; inspirational at his age to do what he's even capable of doing, but it's obvious he's done; move on...

Would a reunion with Jimmy Graham been in the best interests of both parties - maybe; but, Graham's body seemingly aged faster playing outdoors in Seattle and now Green Bay; offer 3 Day contract to retire...

Fav Free Agent Target, Pittsburgh's Jessie James always on the wrong side of the coin-flip with the mercurial Roethlisberger, lacking chemistry; perhaps his production sees a boost in the Payton/Brees offense...

Reclamation project, Comeback Player that intrigues is Maxx Williams, a top flight TE prospect in his respective draft, Baltimore failed to develop the miscast tight end; again, Payton/Brees boost factor...

So far as draft picks, too early to tell with what few draft picks we now have which should probably be used to develop offensive line depth, maybe a cornerback that falls?!?

So many threads about the same issue...anyways, we don't have the draft picks to address what will be several needs (e.g. offensive line, cornerback, strong safety, running back, and tight end)...

Expect a heavy dose of free agency which is what Payton/Mickster prefer...

I'm feeling the above two names would make the best transition, fit for the Saints...

44Champs · 12-28-2018, 03:11 AM

I feel good about D Arnold stepping up to be our next starting TE. He has shown a lot of promise.

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Cruize · 12-28-2018, 05:43 AM

I think Arnold will be a serious contender next season.

SaintGup · 12-28-2018, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Can I get a ring too?

No you can't. You've not been as good as last year. There has been a massive drop-off so no, you don't get a ring. Deal with it.😀

ScottF · 12-28-2018, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Legend.

Unfortunately that will leave us with 1 TE under contract next year (Dan Arnold.) I’m sure we’ll re-sign Josh Hill because nobody else will be banging down his door. I’d say we can look to the draft for a starter, but for some reason TE is a really difficult position transitioning from college to the pros.

Yep. And we have no draft picks.

ScottF · 12-28-2018, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by saintfan

https://247sports.com/nfl/new-orlean...018-126910718/

Class act, really smart guy. Expect to see him in coaching or working for the Players Assoc

vpheughan · 12-28-2018, 11:18 AM

All 3 TE's were free agents.

Supertek · 12-28-2018, 04:20 PM

Wish I could have retired at 38 years old. Greg coming here would be a dart to Carolina. Now if we could just get A Brown and TJ Watt from Pitt we would be a Dynasty. Our biggest issue is going to be how we try and replace Brees otherwise we fall off the map. This is going to be our biggest problem going forward we just have not seen enough from anybody else. Can Hill really be the answer ? And for me Bridgewater is not the answer from what I have seen from Him I think Buffalo (?) he is only average

RailBoss · 12-29-2018, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by Rueben Mayes

This is likely a long, long shot but is Greg Olsen going to become available?

Great player but rides the IR a lot and at 33 years old not sure what's left.

12-28-2018, 12:36 AM	#11
Threaded by jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by jeanpierre Dan Arnold is under contract and has just started playing the position since Summer; has showed excellent range and good hands; again, needs to learn how to box-out defenders in the NFL; that's one... Josh Hill could be re-signed at an affordable price; veteran that know the system and will give stability to the tight end group; he's showed some inconsistency the past season likely due to playing injured; re-sign... Ben Watson is done, next to nothing left in the tank; has to come off the field after running a route; inspirational at his age to do what he's even capable of doing, but it's obvious he's done; move on... Would a reunion with Jimmy Graham been in the best interests of both parties - maybe; but, Graham's body seemingly aged faster playing outdoors in Seattle and now Green Bay; offer 3 Day contract to retire... Fav Free Agent Target, Pittsburgh's Jessie James always on the wrong side of the coin-flip with the mercurial Roethlisberger, lacking chemistry; perhaps his production sees a boost in the Payton/Brees offense... Reclamation project, Comeback Player that intrigues is Maxx Williams, a top flight TE prospect in his respective draft, Baltimore failed to develop the miscast tight end; again, Payton/Brees boost factor... So far as draft picks, too early to tell with what few draft picks we now have which should probably be used to develop offensive line depth, maybe a cornerback that falls?!? So many threads about the same issue...anyways, we don't have the draft picks to address what will be several needs (e.g. offensive line, cornerback, strong safety, running back, and tight end)... Expect a heavy dose of free agency which is what Payton/Mickster prefer... I'm feeling the above two names would make the best transition, fit for the Saints...
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12-28-2018, 03:11 AM	#12
44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire I feel good about D Arnold stepping up to be our next starting TE. He has shown a lot of promise. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk
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12-28-2018, 05:43 AM	#13
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire I think Arnold will be a serious contender next season.
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12-28-2018, 09:23 AM	#14
SaintGup 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 580	Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire Originally Posted by SmashMouth Can I get a ring too? No you can't. You've not been as good as last year. There has been a massive drop-off so no, you don't get a ring. Deal with it.😀 Crusader likes this.

12-28-2018, 09:55 AM	#15
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Legend. Unfortunately that will leave us with 1 TE under contract next year (Dan Arnold.) I’m sure we’ll re-sign Josh Hill because nobody else will be banging down his door. I’d say we can look to the draft for a starter, but for some reason TE is a really difficult position transitioning from college to the pros. Yep. And we have no draft picks.

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12-28-2018, 09:57 AM	#16
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire Originally Posted by saintfan https://247sports.com/nfl/new-orlean...018-126910718/ Class act, really smart guy. Expect to see him in coaching or working for the Players Assoc

12-28-2018, 11:18 AM	#17
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,525	Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire All 3 TE's were free agents.
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12-28-2018, 04:20 PM	#18
Supertek 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Harvey La. Posts: 611	Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire Wish I could have retired at 38 years old. Greg coming here would be a dart to Carolina. Now if we could just get A Brown and TJ Watt from Pitt we would be a Dynasty. Our biggest issue is going to be how we try and replace Brees otherwise we fall off the map. This is going to be our biggest problem going forward we just have not seen enough from anybody else. Can Hill really be the answer ? And for me Bridgewater is not the answer from what I have seen from Him I think Buffalo (?) he is only average

12-29-2018, 10:49 PM	#19
RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire Originally Posted by Rueben Mayes This is likely a long, long shot but is Greg Olsen going to become available? Great player but rides the IR a lot and at 33 years old not sure what's left. Rueben Mayes likes this.