The Facts: Watkins' rehab appears to be on schedule, as he was able to participate in a few team drills before the Bills wrapped up their spring practices. With six weeks between mandatory minicamp and start of training camp, Watkins should be close to 100 percent when camp starts Thursday.

Diehards Line: After initially having surgery in April, Watkins' foot never really healed the way he hoped it would. He played in the first two games of the 2016 season before the team placed him on injured reserve. He returned to play the final six games, but never looked like himself in finishing the year with 28 catches for 430 yards and two touchdowns. After the season finale in New York, he said he hoped to avoid surgery, but days later elected to have the procedure done. The Bills have taken steps this offseason to prepare for what might happen if Watkins isn't healthy. The team drafted Zay Jones in the second round, and is expected to host veteran Anquan Boldin on a free-agent visit Monday. Of course, neither of those players would be expected to put up the kind of numbers Watkins is capable of when healthy. For that reason, the expectation is that the Bills will be deliberate in getting Watkins ready for the regular season. That could mean reduced practice time and limited appearances in preseason games. There is plenty at stake – for both sides –on Watkins staying healthy.