KANSAS CITY, Mo – General manager Sammy Watkins has said he is optimistic about playing in the Super Bowl LV on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, after missing both previous games in the playoffs due to a calf injury.
“I feel great,” Watkins said Tuesday. “I’m still working with the training staff and [athletic trainer Rick Burkholder], just going everywhere so I can have a chance and possibly go there and feel 100% or 95% or 85%, wherever I get until Sunday. I feel pretty good, very optimistic. I had good practices. “
Watkins also missed six games during the regular season. He was fifth on the Chiefs with 37 receptions, 421 yards and two touchdowns.
In the final season of his contract, Watkins said he would listen if the team would like to re-sign him because he values winning and playing in the Super Bowls in front of personal stats and money.
“I would say, let’s win this Super Bowl and see where my head will be,” Watkins said. “It would definitely be something to think about. It would definitely be something I would talk about with my wife and kids, think about coming back. Would I like a third ring? Sure.
“I certainly wouldn’t say no to that … Going back and winning the third one? Yes. It doesn’t bother me. I should definitely stop and think about it, see what the future holds for me.”