The Chiefs could certainly use some good news at the wide receiver position right now given everything that's going on with Tyreek Hill, and maybe they've been getting some this spring from Hill's counterpart Sammy Watkins.

While Hill and the Chiefs await news regarding the investigation into accusations of child abuse and battery towards his son, Watkins has been a standout during offseason workouts, according to the NFL Network's Peter Schrager. Schrager spoke about Watkins on the Monday edition of the NFL Network show Good Morning Football, saying he's heard from those close to the Chiefs that Watkins is in a position to make a leap forward this season.

"I’m hearing stuff guys, and I know we’ve been down this road – Sammy Watkins looks incredible," said Schrager. "That could just be spin, but it’s from the local guys and it’s also from people that know the organization very well saying Sammy is finally in the best shape of his life, that if there is a Tyreek Hill issue, if Tyreek Hill is not going to be on the field, Sammy Watkins is ready to make that next step."

As Schrager says, we have been down this road before with Watkins, who has had his share of health problems throughout his career. Watkins sent a similar message about his physical state last spring not long after signing a three-year deal with the Chiefs in free agency.

"First OTAs (with the Chiefs), and it’s been my best," Watkins said in June 2018. "I’ve been my best this year with just getting in shape and learning the offense. I just can’t wait until I fully get engaged into the plays and get in shape. I feel like once I do that I can be a better player for the team," adding, "So far I’m injury free, trying to stay that way. I’ve just got to continue to do the little things, take care of my body, eat right, and I should be fine."

Unfortunately, Watkins went on to have some health problems during the 2018 season as he missed six games due to an injury in his foot. He had his share of quality moments before the injury took hold, catching 40 passes for 519 yards and three touchdowns with five carries for 52 yards before suffering the injury in Week 9. Watkins appeared briefly in Kansas City's 54-51 Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams before the foot issue put him on the shelf for the rest of the regular season, then he came back healthy enough to make an impact in the playoffs, catching six passes for 62 yards in Kansas City's 31-13 Divisional Playoff win over the Colts while catching four passes for 114 yards in the 37-31 AFC Championship overtime loss to New England.

Chances are Watkins will have to step up in a lead receiver role early on this season if Tyreek Hill is given a suspension from the NFL, so Schrager's comments on him are indeed encouraging. The trick with Watkins, as it has been in the past, will be for him to remain healthy enough to put a strong season together.