17 Results for ben watson

Patriots lose key run defender, as Wilfork will sit

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Patriots will face the Jaguars on Sunday without their best upfront run defender, as the team on Saturday night downgraded nose tackle Vince Wilfork to "out."

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2006

Brady, Pats avoid second straight loss

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

QB Tom Brady once again did his part to make sure the Patriots didn't lose a second straight contest.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2005

TEs finding soft spot in middle of field

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In part because of the rule emphasis on illegal contact, tight ends' roles have increased in the offense.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2004

Rookie out for season with knee injury

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The New England Patriots on Wednesday lost rookie tight end Ben Watson for the balance of the season, placing the latter of their two first-round draft selections on the injured reserve list with a knee injury sustained in the regular-season opener.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2004

Rookie's contract could be worth $13M

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

A long Sunday night of negotiations culminated in an early morning contract agreement between the Patriots and first-round draft choice Ben Watson.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2004

Agent switch may cost Watson bonus money

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Despite optimistic reports suggesting Ben Watson is close to an agreement with the Patriots, the new agent for the former Georgia tight end told ESPN.com on Sunday that the two sides still remain far apart.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2004

Saints keep getting deeper on D-line

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Not surprisingly, the Super Bowl champion Patriots have a few of the deepest units throughout the league.

Story | Conversation | July 12, 2004

Hill signs five-year deal

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The New England Patriots made their first draft pick deal a significant one, signing former LSU defensive end Marquise Hill, the Super Bowl champions' second-round choice in the April lottery, ESPN.com has learned.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2004

Some teams can't get enough tight ends

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Players like Jeremy Shockey and Kellen Winslow have enhanced the profile of the TE position.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2004

Lions add playmakers in strong draft

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Lions came out on top of the draft with playmakers like Roy Williams and Kevin Jones.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2004

Chargers-Giants trade sets the tone

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Numerous trades, a run on wide receivers and a heavy emphasis on offensive players highlighted a wild first round.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2004

65 names you should know in the draft

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Robert Gallery and Larry Fitzgerald head the list of 65 prospects to watch this weekend.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2004

Polished TE high on draft boards

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

TE Kellen Winslow, son of a Hall of Famer, is the highest rated TE prospect and a projected top 10 pick.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2004

Sanders measures up under scrutiny

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Iowa safety Bob Sanders and Tulane quarterback J.P. Losman were two winners at the combine.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2004

Starks following father to NFL

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Former Florida offensive lineman Max Starks is the son of Ross Browner, who played nine seasons in the NFL.

Story | Conversation | February 21, 2004