He was officially put on Injured Reserve September 1, and for the British National, a harsh reality set in over the next few days.

"It was – and I don't want to curse – but, it was a lot," Watson said. "Frustration doesn't even [come close to] the word."

Watson was so upset by the injury that after he was placed on Injured Reserve and had surgery, he took some time away from the team, deciding to focus on his injury rehabilitation in Florida.

"After I had my injury, I decided to go to Pensacola to Dr. [James] Andrews because I wanted to get away, and I was away for four weeks," Watson explained. "I was away from the guys, and I think that helped a lot, because I feel like if was around right after my surgery, I think I probably would have torn the place down. I was frustrated beyond belief, but at the same time, I had some great people around me."

He continued, "I had about two days of just sheer anger, man. I was frustrated, not only for me but when I think about it, I think about everybody who's invested time in me. It's not about me; it's about my teammates. The bond we had all built in the preseason, to have that shattered and to have to see them moving on without me, it was frustrating."

However, Watson received a phone call during his time in Florida that inspired him to return west and continue his rehabilitation back in the Bay Area, and it wasn't just a call from anyone – it was a phone call from Head Coach Jack Del Rio.