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How much is Christian Watson worth? | Packers mailbag

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PackersNews columnist Pete Dougherty answers a reader’s question about how much receiver Christian Watson is worth.

GREEN BAY − Green Bay Press-Gazette and PackersNews columnist Pete Dougherty responds to reader questions on the hot topics of the Green Bay Packers ’ offseason. The following is an excerpt from this week’s story . For the full story, click here .

What is Christian Watson worth? Quinoa Bean: Christian Watson has No. 1 receiver written all over him.

He's got the size and speed, he makes big plays (career 17. 0 yards per catch! ), and his hands have steadily improved since he's been a Packer.

My impression is that his route-running has improved as well − this past year he was catching all sorts of out routes and comebacks on the sideline, with lots of nice hands catches away from his body. So that's all good, and he seems like a lock for a second contract. But it's also been injury after injury with him, especially to his right leg, and he has yet to play a full season; his career season highs are 41 catches and 620 yards.

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