You've got a league with a couple thousand players or so depending on the time of year. Then you have 10 or more very high profile stories that are terrible stories and things that have happened. Benjamin Watson coupledependhappen Change image and share on social
What doesn't allow us to move forward because when we simply - and I've seen it on social media; it really, really upsets me - is to get in our corners and call names and turn our back to each other. Benjamin Watson backcallcorner Change image and share on social
Usually, 'All Lives Matter' comes as a response to 'Black Lives Matter'; it doesn't exist in a vacuum. So when people say 'Black Lives Matter,' a lot of times the response 'All Lives Matter' can seem very condescending, dismissive to 'Black Lives Matter.' Benjamin Watson blackcondescenddismissive share on social
God blessed me with great talent and good genetics. Plus, he blessed me with a good work ethic and a drive to want to be the best. Benjamin Watson blessdriveethic Change image and share on social
Before competition, as I stand in shoulder pads and cleats, my helmet in my left hand, adrenaline flowing and my heart raging under my right, I never forget the ills of America, but for a moment I envision its potential, remember its prosperity, and give thanks to God for the land He has placed me in and the people I love who live in it. Benjamin Watson adrenalineamericacleat share on social
Most of the guys in the NFL would sit here and tell you we don't condone the abuse of a child, any sort of abuse of a woman, breaking rules, failing drug tests, or doing any of those things. We hold ourselves to a very high standard. Benjamin Watson abusebreakchild share on social
I felt unworthy, and it's amazing how God kind of showed me that that's how we act as humans, and that's sometimes how we act in our Christian life. Benjamin Watson actamazechristian Change image and share on social
Athletes are in a position where others think they shouldn't weigh in on certain social topics. Benjamin Watson athletepositionsocial Change image and share on social
I would say that one of the hardest things for an athlete, and really anybody of any profession, is that we create our identity in what we do. Benjamin Watson athletecreatehard Change image and share on social