When the traded two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick to move up and select him with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2014 , the widespread expectation was that would be a star Rod Carew Jersey -caliber wide receiver. He was considered the top receiver prospect in his cla s after catching 240 pa ses for 3,391 yards and 27 touchdowns in three seasons at Clemson, and he had both great size at 6-1, 211 pounds and .Things have not exactly worked out that way. Watkins is still in the league after eight profe sional seasons, but he's been more of a complementary, No. 2-type wideout. His single-season career highs are 65 catches, 1,047 yards and nine touchdowns, and all of those marks were achieved within his first two years in the league. Watkins has been plagued by injury i sues throughout his career, as he's mi sed at least three games due to Jose Berrios Jersey injury in five of his eight seasons and has not played a full season since his rookie year.Now in Green Bay after another injury-riddled and somewhat ineffective season with the , Watkins sees an opportunity to re-establish himself."I told the coaches, 'My back is against the wall,'" Watkins said, per the . "My career hasn't been what I projected it to be." BAL WR #82 TAR49REC27REC YDs394REC TD1FL1 With the having traded away and allowed to walk in free agency, Watkins is now among a group of players vying Minnesota Twins Jersey for snaps and targets from , along with , 2022 draft picks and , 2021 draft pick and longtime (Aaron) Rodgers favorite , among others. Watkins appreciated getting the opportunity from the Packers this offseason."To get that call definitely changed my whole outlook on coming into this season and how I want to play, and I just can't wait to get started," he said. "I'm not done yet. I feel like I got a lot more in my tank, a lot more football to be played at the highest level, and hopefully, I can be consistent and stay on the field."For his part, Joe Mauer Jersey Rodgers seems to be liking what he's seeing from Watkins and acknowledges that there's a chance for him to make an impact on this year's offense. "I think it's important Addison Reed Jersey to get guys who have a lot to play for, and I think Sammy has the opportunity to continue and travel down a new path in his career," Rodgers said. "There's definitely going to be opportunities for him to make plays for us in this offense. I love the disposition, I really enjoy the person, and I think he has everything right in front of him to have as productive a year as he wants to."
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