The Facts: Goodwin spent his first four seasons with the Buffalo Bills after being a third-round draft pick in 2013. Last year, he played in 15 games and recorded career-highs with 29 catches for 431 yards and three touchdowns. HC Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch targeted Goodwin, signing him to a two-year, $6 million contract on the first day of free agency. When asked what Shanahan saw in him, Goodwin answered, "I'm always open and I'm fast. And I say that in the most humble tone --not to be arrogant. I'm just confident I'll be open. And I'm fast."
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Goodwin holds the fourth-fastest 40-yard dash time in NFL Scouting Combine history at 4.27 seconds. But he said Shanahan’s offense will allow him to prove he has a lot more to offer than just straight-line speed. Goodwin explained he always lined up outside the numbers during his four seasons with the Bills, and his routes were limited to mostly go-routes and comeback patterns. Now, he is lining up in different spots, including the slot. Listed at 5-9, 179 pounds, Goodwin missed 25 games in his first five NFL seasons with a variety of ailments, including two concussions, hand, calf and hamstring injuries. He played in just two games in 2015 due to ribs injuries. So staying healthy will be a key.