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4 wide receivers the NY Giants must stay away from in free agency

By Stephen Samra

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 27: JuJu Smith-Schuster #9 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks off of the field against the Los Angeles Rams at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 27: JuJu Smith-Schuster #9 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks off of the field against the Los Angeles Rams at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 01: Sammy Watkins #82 of the Baltimore Ravens runs during an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 01: Sammy Watkins #82 of the Baltimore Ravens runs during an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /

1. Sammy Watkins

Sammy Watkins seems to be the guy NFL teams bring in to add depth and possibly catch some touchdowns for them in a pinch. However, the juice is no longer worth the squeeze, and the Giants should recognize that.

Watkins hasn’t amassed more than 450 receiving yards over the last three seasons, and he’s been a part of some pretty potent offenses. The former Clemson star has had Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Rodgers as his quarterbacks, only to catch three touchdowns over the last three seasons combined.

The Giants may be desperate for receiving help, but they can’t be this desperate. Watkins still isn’t even 30 years old, but his best days are long behind him at the moment. Once upon a time, it looked like he could dominate the league for years to come.

A big-bodied speedster, Watkins had all the potential in the world. He’s had a fascinating NFL career, but it’d be malpractice to bring him to New York. Let some other team take another shot Watkins. He isn’t worth it for the G-Men.

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