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Sammy Watkins in 2018: Pro Bowler or bust?

Something significant jumped out at me as I was producing Wednesday’s Arrowheadlines.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ shiny new toy, 25-year-old wide receiver Sammy Watkins, popped up twice, but the interesting part was the vast difference in story tones.

The first was a piece from legendary NFL executive Gil Brandt, who projected a first-time Pro Bowler for each AFC team in 2018. When it came to the Chiefs, you guessed it. Brandt chose Watkins.

Projecting one future first-time Pro Bowler for each AFC team

“Watkins only has one 1,000-yard season on his résumé, but he has averaged 15.