Watson joins Lions with eye for starting in secondary

[Dozerdog]

By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com


In instant demand following his release by the Buffalo Bills earlier this week, free agent cornerback Chris Watson has quickly found a new address, with ESPN.com learning that he reached a contract agreement with the Detroit Lions on Saturday evening.

The four-year veteran also had tentative visits arranged with the New England Patriots and the San Francisco 49ers, both of whom regarded him a solid candidate for a "nickel" spot, but enjoyed his meeting with Lions officials and decided he has a chance to start in a Detroit secondary that is still in flux.

Watson, 25, will sign a one-year contract with the Lions, the financial details of which were not yet available.

[Dozerdog]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/columns/pasquarelli_len/1548871.html

ooops! Forgot the link

[Bruce is Loose]

good for him... it obviosult wasnt gonna work for him here

[Dozerdog]

Damn- we don't play them again until 2006

There is always preseason!

[HenryRules]

I forgot how young he is. Only 25. In 2001 I really liked the guy, but last year was just horrible. I'm pretty happy he's going to the Lions, that way I can hope he gets back on track without it having a harmful effect on the Bills.

[superbills]

Man, I thought the Lions were getting better and then they do something like this. Guess it can't hurt to have too many "Punt Catchers" on the team.

[Dozerdog]

The first line really catches my attention-

In instant demand following his release by the Buffalo Bills earlier this week

[superbills]

Originally posted by Dozerdog
The first line really catches my attention-

In instant demand following his release by the Buffalo Bills earlier this week

Think Len is getting some kickbacks from Chris?

[Demon]

Watson a starter??? Somethings never change for Detriot, they'll always suck.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Good luck with him, Detroit.

[Tatonka]

shame than NE didnt get him.. at least we would know who to throw at 2x a year.

[EM Bills Fan 80]

I personally think he can still have a good career. Like HenryRules said he's only 25. Only 4 years in the league, he can still learn new techniques and such to improve his game. He has the size to be a shutdown corner, he only needs to tweek his techniques.

[Demon]

Originally posted by EM Bills Fan 80
I personally think he can still have a good career. Like HenryRules said he's only 25. Only 4 years in the league, he can still learn new techniques and such to improve his game. He has the size to be a shutdown corner, he only needs to tweek his techniques.

You're right. Watson will be the BEST punt catcher Detriot has ever seen.

[casdhf]

Mark my words: Chris Watson will be in the Hall of Fame in 20 years.

[Dozerdog]

Hey- I'll be in the hall of fame in 2 years, anybody can buy a ticket to get in...