NFL Note - Buffalo Bills Watkins, Sammy

Jul 28, 2017 - 6:01 AM WR Sammy Watkins has not had his fifth-year option for 2018 picked up by the Bills. Watkins claims he's not bothered by what might be perceived as a slight since about 75 percent of the 2014 first-round contracts were picked up for the fifth year. "I'm not concerned about (the fifth-year option decline), that's the coaches and the owner," he said. "I haven't even put any thought in it. At the end of the day it's a business. My job is to catch as many balls and touchdowns to help this team win. Everything else will play out. I have to earn it. No chip (on my shoulder), I just have to stay healthy and go out and make the plays I need to make." Watkins was asked if he feels a burden to perform up to his draft status, especially given how the first three years have gone. "I have nothing to prove," he said. "I know what I'm capable of doing. I've made plays in this league and my job is to go out and earn it this year. I want to earn it; I don't want anything handed to me. My job is to earn it like I did all my life."