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Browns Ben Watson not worried about concussions.

Found June 29, 2012 on AFC North Report:
PLAYERS: Ben Watson
TEAMS: Cleveland Browns
Ben Watson tight end for the Cleveland Browns is a seasoned veteran and as always a "class act" on and off the field. Watson joined NBC Sports Talk and discussed his thoughts about concussions, their affect on players along with the three concussions he received in 2011. He states he is not overly concerned about what it means to his health over the long term.

Regarding the players sueing the NFL Watson feels they should be taken care of, however does feel that concussions affect people in numerous ways like any other injury:

“I don’t believe that every single player who had a concussion is feeling the effects of them — like many other injuries they affect people in different ways,” Watson said.

Watson goes further in his interview as he discusses the state of the Browns, Weeden and winning! (Video from NBC Sports)


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A.J. is Senior Writer and Editor for both the AFC North Report and the Cleveland Browns Report. He has been writing articles for several years, many of which have been featured on numerous high-profile websites. A.J. can be followed on Twitter, and you can join him on his Facebook Fan Page-- Cleveland Browns Report
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