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Former UGA tight end Benjamin Watson takes job with ESPN, SEC Network

Former Georgia Bulldogs tight end Benjamin Watson is joining the SEC Network and ESPN. Who wouldn’t mind a little pro-Georgia bias on TV?

Former Georgia Bulldogs tight end Benjamin Watson is joining the SEC Network and ESPN as an analyst this fall. Watson joins former Georgia Bulldog David Pollack as former Georgia football players with prominent roles at ESPN.

Ben Watson began his college football career with Duke in 1999 before transferring to Georgia. Watson played with the Bulldogs from 2001-2003 under head coach Mark Richt.

He was selected in the first round of the 2004 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. He played most of his career for New England, but also had successful stints with Cleveland, New Orleans, and Baltimore.

Watson’s long NFL career (2004-2019) was quite successful. He won a Super Bowl and finished with 547 receptions, 6,058 yards, and 44 touchdowns. Watson is an excellent representative of the University of Georgia and what it means to be a Georgia Bulldog.

It is always good to have a little bit of pro-Georgia bias on TV. Watson has well-thought out opinions and should excel in his role with ESPN and the SEC Network. The former Bulldog has put together an impressive career on and off the football field.

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Nov 17, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson (84) reacts after a catch against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Former UGA tight end Benjamin Watson takes job with ESPN, SEC Network

Former Georgia Bulldogs tight end Benjamin Watson is joining the SEC Network and ESPN. Who wouldn’t mind a little pro-Georgia bias on TV?

Former Georgia Bulldogs tight end Benjamin Watson is joining the SEC Network and ESPN as an analyst this fall. Watson joins former Georgia Bulldog David Pollack as former Georgia football players with prominent roles at ESPN.

Ben Watson began his college football career with Duke in 1999 before transferring to Georgia. Watson played with the Bulldogs from 2001-2003 under head coach Mark Richt.

He was selected in the first round of the 2004 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. He played most of his career for New England, but also had successful stints with Cleveland, New Orleans, and Baltimore.

Watson’s long NFL career (2004-2019) was quite successful. He won a Super Bowl and finished with 547 receptions, 6,058 yards, and 44 touchdowns. Watson is an excellent representative of the University of Georgia and what it means to be a Georgia Bulldog.

It is always good to have a little bit of pro-Georgia bias on TV. Watson has well-thought out opinions and should excel in his role with ESPN and the SEC Network. The former Bulldog has put together an impressive career on and off the football field.

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Nov 17, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson (84) reacts after a catch against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots tight end, former Georgia Bulldog retires

New England Patriots tight end and former Georgia Bulldog Benjamin Watson announced his retirement from the NFL.

New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson announced he was likely retiring following a stunning 20-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans in the NFL Playoffs. Watson, a former Georgia Bulldog, is 39 years old. Now he’s officially announced his retirement via Twitter.

Watson, a long-time social advocate, won’t be retiring from the public eye. In his lengthy retirement message Watson thanks numerous family members, friends, and teams (he played for the Browns, Patriots, Saints, and Ravens):

Watson finished the 2019 season with 17 catches for 173 yards and no touchdowns. Against the Titans, Watson had an explosive play called back due to an ineligible receiver down field:

Tom Brady and New England’s offense struggled in the second half against Tennessee’s stout defense. It was the Patriot’s first Wildcard exit in a decade.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Watson’s likely retirement following the NFL Playoffs:

Upon further review, Schefter’s announcement was a little premature. During postgame interviews, Watson wanted to discuss his future with his family. Watson says, “He wants to be back here, but probably won’t be playing”:

Watson retired as a New Orleans Saint after last season’s tough defeat in the NFC Championship against the Los Angeles Rams. Now, it looks like he’s retired for good.

In Watson’s long career (2004-2019),  he caught 547 receptions for 6,058 yards, and scored 44 touchdowns. Watson is an excellent representative of the University of Georgia and what it means to be a Georgia Bulldog.

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Former Georgia Bulldog Benjamin Watson likely retiring

New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson is likely retiring following a defeat in the NFL playoffs. Watson is a former Georgia Bulldog

New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson is likely retiring following a loss in the Wildcard Round of the NFL Playoffs. The Patriots fell to the Titans 20-13 in a stunning game. Watson, a former Georgia Bulldog, turned 39 years old last month.

Watson finished the season with 17 catches for 173 yards and no touchdowns. Against the Titans, Watson caught three passes for 38 yards. Watson had an explosive play called back due to an ineligible receiver down field:

Tom Brady and New England’s offense struggled in the second half against Tennessee’s stout defense. It was the Patriot’s first Wildcard exit in a decade.

Now, Watson is likely retiring. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported his retirement:

This report may not be 100% accurate. During postgame interviews, Watson wanted to discuss his future with his family. Watson says, “He wants to be back here, but probably won’t be playing”:

Watson retired as a New Orleans Saint after last season’s defeat in the NFC Championship against the Los Angeles Rams. His future remains unclear at the moment.

If it’s the end of Watson’s long career (2004-2019), then he’ll finish with 547 receptions, 6,058 yards, and 44 touchdowns. Watson is an excellent representative of the University of Georgia and what it means to be a Georgia Bulldogs.

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