Much like Sherlock Holmes’ sidekick Dr.Watson, the NFL’s Ben Watson has humor, zeal, articulation, ambition, and brains. He was suspected to have scored a 48 on the league’s Wonderlic Test, which is roughly equivalent to an IQ of 156. But there is no mystery why Ben admires many of the football Hall of Famers that were represented at the NFLPA Legends Brunch. Watson was asked to help as a field reporter during the annual event at the Indianapolis Museum of Art with Bears’ placekicker Robbie Gould. The Legends Brunch is one of the NFLPA’s exclusive Super Bowl weekend festivities, and Watson was excited to be a part of it.
Along with the excitement, the 6-foot-4 tight end brought the humor. Before the NFL Legends Brunch, when asked to say his name and position into the microphone for editing purposes, Mr.Watson stated, “I am Tom. Tom Brady, quarterback of the New England Patriots.” He then laughed and said, “Ha, I almost had you. I am actually Benjamin Watson of the Cleveland Brown.” Ironically, Ben was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL draft and played with Brady before moving to the Browns in 2010.
Mr. Watson was put on injured reserve following his third concussion in the 2011 season, but it doesn’t take Sherlock Holmes to see where this case is going. After tightening up a few things this off season, there is no mystery. Watson will continue to admire the legends who played before him, and be ready to play opening day for the Cleveland Browns next season.
Case closed.
For more information on Watson’s charity dedicated to impacting lives by spreading the love and hope of Christ to One More soul visit www.watsononemore.org/
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