The Facts: GM Doug Whaley shares Watkins' optimism about this season. The WR underwent surgery on a broken foot earlier this spring. Watkins tweeted after the news broke that he'd be ready for the preseason. On Tuesday, Whaley bolstered the belief that Watkins will be ready for 2016, telling WGR-AM that he doesn't anticipate Watkins missing any time in the regular season, but the Bills don't have a target date for his return.
Diehards Line:Watkins was seen at OTAs Tuesday morning on crutches with his left foot in a boot. The Bills will wait until further along in Watkins' rehab to pinpoint a return date for their most dynamic offensive weapon. The Bills' offense desperately needs a healthy Watkins on the field when games count. Without him, Buffalo's receiving corps wouldn't frighten a Pop Warner secondary.