The Facts: After sitting out organized team activities and mandatory minicamp this spring because of off-season surgery to repair a broken left foot, Watkins says he is "feeling great," but he is still unsure of when he will return to the practice field. "I don't know what the schedule is like with me being on the field competing-wise, but I'm right where I need to be at," Watkins said Tuesday.
Diehards Line:Bills players report next Friday for training camp, and their first practice is next Saturday. Watkins said last month he expected to only miss "two or three days" of practice but backed off those comments days later, saying "you never know" what the coaching staff will allow him to do. Previous reporting indicated Watkins would miss training camp and the preseason but would be ready to play in the regular-season opener Sept. 11 in Baltimore. ... We'll continue to watch for more.