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saintfan 12-27-2018 04:37 PM
Benjamin Watson To Retire
 
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A veteran at the tight end position is ready to hang up his cleats for good.

But not before settling some unfinished business first.

New Orleans Saints tight Benjamin Watson has announced that he will retire from the National Football League at the end of the 2018-19 season.

“It’s time,” Watson told NFL Network. “It’s time to be done. I’m gonna finish strong.”


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

Halo 12-27-2018 04:47 PM
Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire
 
Sad to see him go.
Let's send him off with a ring!

SmashMouth 12-27-2018 05:14 PM
Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire
 
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Originally Posted by Halo (Post 831122)
Sad to see him go.
Let's send him off with a ring!
Can I get a ring too? :bng:

jnormand 12-27-2018 05:24 PM
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I wonder what team he'll retire with? Probably New England. He's only played 3 seasons with us. 6 with NE.

WhoDat!656 12-27-2018 05:42 PM
Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire
 
The team he won a Super Bowl PLAYING with!

ChrisXVI 12-27-2018 06:45 PM
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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.

st thomas 12-27-2018 07:58 PM
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Get one from Tampa don’t they have a couple of jewels

homerj07 12-27-2018 09:15 PM
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Good for hm but we are going to need some TEs

Beastmode 12-27-2018 09:41 PM
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Takes TE's so long to develop. Most of them don't show up for 3-4 years down the road. We'll get another Vet but who knows.

Rueben Mayes 12-27-2018 11:13 PM
Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire
 
This is likely a long, long shot but is Greg Olsen going to become available?

jeanpierre 12-27-2018 11:36 PM
Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire
 
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Originally Posted by jeanpierre (Post 831034)
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 02:11 AM
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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 04:43 AM
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I think Arnold will be a serious contender next season.

SaintGup 12-28-2018 08:23 AM
Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire
 
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Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 831127)
Can I get a ring too? :bng:
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 08:55 AM
Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire
 
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Originally Posted by ChrisXVI (Post 831140)
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 08:57 AM
Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire
 
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Originally Posted by saintfan (Post 831120)
Class act, really smart guy. Expect to see him in coaching or working for the Players Assoc

vpheughan 12-28-2018 10:18 AM
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All 3 TE's were free agents.

Supertek 12-28-2018 03:20 PM
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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 09:49 PM
Re: Benjamin Watson To Retire
 
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Originally Posted by Rueben Mayes (Post 831163)
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.


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