With him, Watson and Jayden Reed forming a clear-cut top trio at receiver now, Golden knows there’s more in store for him in his second season. In speaking with reporters, he has repeated phrases like “attack mindset” and “put my best foot forward,” which serve as indicators of his focus being more on attitude and approach, less on results.
Those should take care of themselves as he settles into this pared down receiving group that both he and Watson describe as very tight-knit.
“We get together outside of football,” Golden said. “We went to Christian’s house not too long ago and we were just watching each other’s highlights, from college, I mean high school.
“I like where we are right now. I feel like we all got a lot of confidence in each other and the things we can do and I just know when it comes time for game time, we’ll be able to lean on each other.”
Watching those old highlights, Golden admitted he was impressed by Bo Melton‘s from his New Jersey roots, but there’s a lot to be said for the prep ranks in Texas where he comes from, too.
Melton is a veteran behind the big three, while another 2025 draft pick, Savion Williams, will look to establish himself more in Year 2 as well.
“I think we’ve got all the potential in the world,” Watson said. “So we’ve got to find a way to turn that potential into success, make those plays, make catches and score touchdowns. But I think we’ve got everything we need in the receiver room.”
Including a promising teammate in Golden, who is ready to make his rookie year, and that touchdown in Chicago, just a footnote to his upcoming career.
“I’m excited, not just for me but for the team we got,” Golden said. “I feel like we got a good group … But for me, I know I can do a lot of good things. Whenever my number’s called, I know I’m going to be able to perform.”