Just Joshin' Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Preferably the Bills go younger, not short term backup. TEs need time to develop and go aging veteran then you are not developing talent. RB is different as a RB can contribute immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Pretty sure he had a free agent visit here after this first Patriots contract. Personally love the guy, not sure he would add a lot on the field at this point but he would be great for the young guys to learn from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Ben Watson is, arguably, the best locker room presence in the NFL. He has been a finalist for the Walter Payton Man of the Year twice (3 guys are finalists each year in the entire league). He has one of the highest wonderlic scores a player has ever had at 48 (tied with Ryan Fitzpatrick). He’s caught 96 balls for 922 yards and 6 TDs over the last 2 years. How could anyone object to this guy coming into the locker room for a year or 2? 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I'm all for this, five years ago... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgotBILLStopay Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1126448420481327109?s=21 @adamschefter Former Saints’ TE Benjamin Watson, who had intended to retire, is in New England today visiting with the Patriots, per source. Watson also is considering the Chiefs, Bills and 49ers. His retirement didn’t last long. sign him just to keep him away from the Pats. Otherwise prefer to see what Kroft, Knox, Fisher, Croom and Sweeney can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 20th in receiving yards among TEs with 400 (with Brees throwing to him). Croom had 259 yards (here). Can’t say as I see the point of bringing in Watson for one season for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 god i hope he signs and retires at halftime. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 minute ago, teef said: god i hope he signs and retires at halftime. With a planned ceremony and the blessing of the team or in a spur of the moment hissy fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, row_33 said: With a planned ceremony and the blessing of the team or in a spur of the moment hissy fit? that's for ben watson to decide. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, teef said: that's for ben watson to decide. Each path has merit for entertainment purposes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 27 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: Ben Watson is, arguably, the best locker room presence in the NFL. He has been a finalist for the Walter Payton Man of the Year twice (3 guys are finalists each year in the entire league). He has one of the highest wonderlic scores a player has ever had at 48 (tied with Ryan Fitzpatrick). He’s caught 96 balls for 922 yards and 6 TDs over the last 2 years. How could anyone object to this guy coming into the locker room for a year or 2? Because Croom. Or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Not saying I necessarily want the guy but we'll laugh last when he kills us as a Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 ...well age wise he'd be a PERFECT fit in the backfield....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Because Croom. Or something. I do think that there are places he fits better like NE, KC, Rams, Saints, Browns and maybe even someone like the Texans. Watson is still productive (although not as productive as 5 years ago). He is a “can’t miss” vet presence that any team could use. From his standpoint though, I’m not sure he should go to ANY team that isn’t a Super Bowl contender at age 38 or 39 or whatever he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Not saying I necessarily want the guy but we'll have regrets if he kills us as a Pat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
End The Drought Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, ukbuffalo said: Just don’t know he fits in this roster. Do we cut croom and have watson mentor Knox and sweeney You keep the best players on the roster. Would probably be Kroft Watson Knox and Croom. Croom and Knox are the Flex TEs and Kroft and Watson are your in line TEs. Sweeney to the PS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I’d certainly love to have him around our young guys. Naturally, it’s up to the FO to decide what he has left in the tank. He will be 39 in December. It’s easier for QB’s to play “at that advanced age”. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabel Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 hours ago, PirateHookerMD said: Id rather see what Knox, Croom, Sweeney, etc can do than sign a 1 year guy who's 38/39. Makes more sense for the Pats than for us. I agree, but one of Beane's traits here is trying to have an established vet with every position group. Right now the longest tenured tight end is Tyler Kroft with four years under his belt. Jake Fisher is converting from tackle, Croom is in year two and Knox/Sweeney are the rookies. Does anyone else get the sense that they might roll with four TE's this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnearlysghost88 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 hey, let's not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, blacklabel said: I agree, but one of Beane's traits here is trying to have an established vet with every position group. Right now the longest tenured tight end is Tyler Kroft with four years under his belt. Jake Fisher is converting from tackle, Croom is in year two and Knox/Sweeney are the rookies. Does anyone else get the sense that they might roll with four TE's this season? They've rolled with 4 TEs in past years so it's not unlikely, the key though is the last few guys need to play ST and think Croom and Sweeney could yet not sure about about Fisher or would want to risk Kroft or Knox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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