Sammy Watkins waits on Bills sidelines rehabbing hi

  • April 8, 2026 8:57 PM PDT

    Because Rex Ryan is in town, the . It's what a Ryan team does; load up on big-name talent, imagine that no one in the world can beat them and so on.But lost in the shuffle -- a fairly significant shuffle that has included and -- is the fact that we don' Thon Maker Jersey t know much about the health of No. 1 wide receiver , who is .He says he'll be back soon but can't define soon. He lines up for routes during OTAs but does not run them."Mentally, I've got to get my reps," Watkins said Wednesday, via . "I'm behind. I'm not there every day with the guys running routes. So, mentally, I've got to watch the defense, the coverages, watch how things move because I'm going to be coming back soon. And everything's got to be fast and I've got to pick it up."While the general consensus is that Watkins will be back for training camp, Ryan and Co. will be anxiously waiting to see him turn it loose for the first time.Despite the rise in medical science, there is still an overwhelming fear that accompanies speed-oriented wide receivers when they're coming off an injury like this. The were touch-and-go for an entire offseason with before finally getting him on the field in Week 4.Then, and only then, will the be able to truly start the engine on their playoff talks. Watkins is one of the most intelligent receivers in football and can ignite Buffalo's quarterbackle s offense alongside .But they need to make sure he's fully healthy first.The latest Podcast including 's ma sive extension and the return of . Find more content on . Larry Johnson Jersey