[News] Why Benjamin Watson Chose The Ravens

[BR News]

Benjamin Watson has great respect for the Ravens and sees a lot of production in his future.

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[Whantzes]

love this signing!

[surfdude]

I do to. you can never have too many great guys and players on your team.

[FloridalovesRavens]

Welcome Ben. You will be a great addition. Go Ravens!

[iluvpurple]

Happy for this signing ??

Edited March 11, 2016 by iluvpurple

[MTRavensFan]

I love this signing, too! Another high-character veteran presence in the locker room who can produce on the field, if only for a year or two, while mentoring the younger guys. I think Crockett and Maxx are the future, but Watson solidifies the present. Welcome to Baltimore!

[mearzunkies]

His words show why the Ravens are class! We can bring in just about any FA but, why does it seem so hard to keep our own players again? OH yeah, they go on to HUGE contracts and usually do not meet up to that demand!

[gooftroop]

Well, c'mon- Watson's community work has absolutely nothing to do with Ozzie's decision. "Character", generally, is only a major consideration when it's seen as a potential problem...

[ludy51]

1 minute ago, gooftroop said:

Well, c'mon- Watson's community work has absolutely nothing to do with Ozzie's decision. "Character", generally, is only a major consideration when it's seen as a potential problem...

No. Just.... no.

[gooftroop]

1 hour ago, ludy51 said:

No. Just.... no.

I disagree. I happen to like the signing- Watson's a quality TE. But let's no fool ourselves that his productivity isn't the reason we signed him. And that's as it should be...

[ludy51]

41 minutes ago, gooftroop said:

I disagree. I happen to like the signing- Watson's a quality TE. But let's no fool ourselves that his productivity isn't the reason we signed him. And that's as it should be...

I'd say we balanced both in our decision. Especially since we want a more balanced veteran leadership

[gooftroop]

9 hours ago, ludy51 said:

I'd say we balanced both in our decision. Especially since we want a more balanced veteran leadership

Well, maybe. I'd guess they considered both, but not equally.