[ESPN NFL Guru] TE Watson, Patriots still far apart in negotiations

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Agent switch may cost Watson bonus moneyDespite optimistic reports suggesting first-round choice Ben Watson is close to an agreement with the New England Patriots that would end his 18-day holdout, the new agent for the former Georgia tight end told ESPN.com on Sunday that the two sides still remain far apart on a resolution.In fact, agent Pat Dye Jr., who was just retained by Watson on Friday, said he did not send his initial contract proposal to New England officials until Sunday afternoon, and that he was awaiting...

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