Watkins stunk.
Their offensive and defensive MVPs were already on the roster in Gurley and Donald. Their #1 receiver was on the roster. Their LBs were virtually unchanged. DB’s same thing.
There’s a reason the league spent the entire 2017 season clowning on Jeff Fisher. He singlehandedly held back a talented roster. No, it wasn’t a finished product yet, but they had the cornerstones all in place. QB, offensive playmaker, defensive star, a couple pass rushers, OL talent. Check check check.