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http://www.patriots.com/news/index.c...=19663&pcid=41


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Ben Watson – 2005 was basically Watson’s rookie season and he had a decent year, hauling in 29 passes for 441 yards and four touchdowns. So what should we expect in 2006? If mini-camp is any indicator, Watson is getting ready to open up a can on the rest of the NFL. It felt like he caught 100 balls from Tom Brady during the three-day camp and the most encouraging sign was there seemed to be a lot of plays designed to get the ball in his hands, especially near the red zone. Everyone knows this guy is oozing with physical ability and once he puts it all together, Watson is going to be a flat-out nightmare for opposing defenses. Very few players in NFL history at the tight end position have been blessed with the combination of speed and power that Watson possesses. Deion Branch may be the Patriots 1a receiver but Watson could step up this season and be the team’s 1b. He should double his production from last year, so if you are playing fantasy football, pass on Antonio Gates early and pick up Watson in the middle rounds instead.

I think that Ben Watson is going to be a real threat in the red zone this year.

chris_36824

Yes... Ben Watson will probably get majority of the playing time this year... He did really good last year when he did play...

TNdolfan54

well thats good cuz i got watson and brady on my fantasy team

MickeyG

i like Watson, i'm not sure why. I really hope he can have a break out year.

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TNdolfan54

ur tellin me..id love sum fantasy points

vikingsfan2006

ban watson could have a break out year causwe it seems like the patriots always have a consistently good tight end every year

J-Unit

Yes and they lost some WR's along with TE's...this could be the year becuase he really progressed over last year.

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MickeyG

that's true, the offense always seems to do a good job getting the TEs involved. Which i think is a great idea, it just adds another weapon to any teams offense when you have a reliable TE.

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Z-Unit07

the pats lost a lot of talent at the WR position so watson will have to step up this year. he will prolly b there primary focus in the passin game this season.

BigOrangenation33

i wouldnt take it that far....branch will be there number 1 reciever and the main focus but i personally love ben watson...i cant remember what game last year but i think it was champ bailey who had int a pass and was lolly gaggin down the sideline and ben watson just busted his *** and ran him down from about 60 yards...he drilled him and almost caused a touchback if im not mistaking...does anyone recall that?