Sports In America with David Greene Eye in the Sky Don’t Lie: Benjamin Watson on Faith, Effort and Accountability
Benjamin Watson spent 16 seasons in the NFL as one of the league’s most reliable tight ends. He was known for being a model teammate, always willing to do the dirty work of blocking in the trenches just as much as catching touchdown passes.
Not as well known is the perfectionism and self-doubt he struggled with throughout his time in the league. When the Patriots won the Super Bowl his rookie year, the injured Watson refused to wear his ring because he felt he hadn’t earned it. In this episode, we hear about his challenges with mental health, his passion for faith and family, and how he became a fierce advocate for social justice after a prolific career.
Show Notes
- 15 years ago today: Ben Watson tackles Champ Bailey at 1 yd line after 100 yard interception | Patriots
- NFL Player Benjamin Watson Reflects on Ferguson in Viral Facebook Post | NBC News
- Benjamin Watson: How to Stay Focused in Fatherhood
- Benjamin Watson | Pressure, Identity and Faith Inside the NFL
- The Just Life with Benjamin Watson
Show Credits
Host: David Greene
Executive Producers: Tom Grahsler and Joan Isabella
Senior Producer: Michael Olcott
Producer: Michaela Winberg
Associate Producer: Bibiana Correa
Engineer: Mike Villers
Tile Art: Bea Walling
Sports in America is a production of WHYY, distributed by PRX, and part of the NPR podcast network.