Arrowheadlines: 900 yards, 7 TDs predicted for Chiefs’ Sammy Watkins

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Wide receiver relocations: Sammy Watkins to benefit from move | NFL.com

Sammy Watkins, Kansas City Chiefs: MORE SUCCESS

Old team: Los Angeles Rams.

The football world was caught off guard when Buffalo shipped Watkins to the West Coast, but he sure made his time in Los Angeles worthwhile, especially in the red zone. His numbers didn't blow you away (593 receiving yards), but Watkins had eight touchdowns in 2017. In Kansas City, where Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill and Kareem Hunt will attract a ton of defenders, Watkins gives Patrick Mahomes another target to launch the ball to. There's so much talent on this offense, and a healthy Watkins can bump Andy Reid's play-calling to the next level. That said, Watkins won't see 1,000 yards with all these mouths to feed. 2018 prediction: 900 receiving yards and seven TDs.

Dynasty Players to Trade (Fantasy Football) | FantasyPros

Patrick Mahomes (QB – KC)

“There’s a ton of value out there right now, but one player I’ll focus on is Patrick Mahomes. With a lot of good young talent at the QB position right now – Wentz, Goff, Watson, Mariota, Winston, Dak, Trubisky – it’s been a bit easier to acquire one of these guys. The Kansas City offense looks like a dream situation for a young QB to develop with Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, Sammy Watkins, and Kareem Hunt as your weapons. With so much talent and Mahomes’ ability to make plays, I really like his long-term prospects and would give up a 2018 2nd round rookie pick, and even a late 1st round pick in a Superflex league.”

– Eric Iannaccone (Dynasty Football Factory)

NFL Rejects Burfict's Appeal, Upholds 4-Game Suspension | Sports News | US News

Last year, his egregious hit on Kansas City's Anthony Sherman during a preseason game — he leveled the running back as he came out of the backfield on a downfield pass play — drew a five-game suspension that was reduced to three games on appeal. In a letter informing Burfict of that decision, the league referred to his history of hits on defenseless players.

Dolphins hosting former Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro on free-agent visit | Sun Sentinel

Both Jones and McDonald struggled covering tight ends downfield, and Miami’s inability to find a defender who can stick with talents like New England’s Rob Gronkowski, Kansas City’s Travis Kelce and Oakland’s Jared Cook, led to major struggles in 2017. At one point late last season, defensive coordinator Matt Burke said he didn’t have anyone who excelled in that role.

Around the league

Alex Smith plans to buy, not rent, home in D.C. | 247 Sports

"I didn't know that was an unusual thing to do," Smith told a concerned fan via John Keim of ESPN.com. "That's the plan."

Kaepernick's invite to work out with NFL team abruptly yanked | The Mercury News

As reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Seahawks invited former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick to a workout in Seattle. When Kaepernick declined to give the Seahawks assurances that he would discontinue his kneel-downs during the national anthem, the Seahawks postponed his trip.

Jarvis Landry, Browns finalizing five-year extension | NFL.com

Cleveland and traded-for wideout Jarvis Landry are finalizing a monster five-year, $75.5 million contract extension, a source informed of the deal told Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

The massive payout comes packed with a stunning $47 million guaranteed, an unexpected mountain of cash for a slot receiver and roughly $9 million more in guarantees than Mike Evans netted from the Bucs.

Tom Brady on Louisville QB Lamar Jackson: 'He's a beast!!!!' | NFL.com

Tom Brady has proven to be one of the NFL's greatest quarterbacks with a dropback style that's made him one of the league's most stationary passers, as well. But the New England Patriots star apparently has a strong appreciation for an entirely different style of play at the position.

Reuben Foster charged with felony domestic violence | NFL.com

"The 49ers organization is aware of today's disturbing charges regarding Reuben Foster," the team said in a statement. "We will continue to follow this serious matter. Reuben is aware that his place in our organization is under great scrutiny and will depend on what is learned through the legal process."

NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL players unions join legal sports gambling | CNBC

With the legalization of sports betting across the U.S. looking more likely, players unions from major North American sports leagues want a seat at the table. The Players Associations for the MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL announced on Thursday they collectively plan to serve as a voice distinct from the interests of those working to legalize gambling on games but whose motivation is profit-based.

In case you missed it at Arrowhead Pride

Chiefs’ Damien Williams film review: the “receiving running back”

In short, it won’t surprise me one bit if Williams not only makes the roster, but also steals some snaps on third downs and other passing situations. He’s got a very “Andy Reid offense” skillset, and you can really never have too many talented backs. But I wouldn’t count on much from him as a runner at this point.

Chiefs’ offseason defensive line review: another disrupter is necessary

Going into the draft, it would be at least a “nice to have” upgrade (arguably a necessity) for the Chiefs to bring in a disruptive interior pass rusher to add more playmakers to go along with Jones and Houston. The entire defense would look better if there is both a fierce interior and outside pass rush for offenses to deal with.