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


:up:

Think Len is getting some kickbacks from Chris? :chuckle:

[Demon]

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

[Mr. Miyagi]

:lol: Good luck with him, Detroit. :laughter:

[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...:snicker:

[mikemac2001]

Watson might be better in a different scheme he lost total confidence this year and couldnt get it back. i thought he was a solid nickle back a couple years back but he just broke down this year and was nothing out there. maybe in detriot he can get some of his confidence back and maybe the scheme will fit him

[TypicalBill]

:bravo:

[TacklingDummy]

Maybe Detroit will use Watson the right way and not put him up against the other teams #1 WR the way Buffalo did.

Shows how stupid JG and GW are when the Bills have Clements/WinField but yet Watson was playing the other teams #1 WR.

[Buffalo Billy Bison]

The problem I had watching Watson play in the backfield was the penalty's he got for illegal contact, they were all due to his helmet being up his -ss, half the time. No offense meant, and no defense done by Watson. Good luck in Detroit.

:movie:

[Earthquake Enyart]

Favre and Culpepper are :rofl:

Even Kordell is smiling. :snicker:

[Ebenezer]

I see Moss getting 20 receptions in just 2 games...at least!