Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe:
The Raiders had a package where they'd bring Watson in as a 6th lineman and run down peoples throats. They killed Denver with it the first time they played.
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According to Pro Football Focus’s player grades, Watson was one of the worst tackles in all of football last season. He ranked No. 56 overall with a PFF grade of 49.4 (48.8 pass blocking and 55.4 run blocking), placing him squarely into the grading site’s failing range.
Originally Posted by New World Order:
You guys signed a backup tackle who has played 27 games in 4 seasons
Bum.
7. Menelik Watson: Even Watson's disastrous performance against the Houston Texans in the playoffs won't stop teams from signing the United Kingdom native due to his raw potential as a developmental tackle.
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Strengths Physical specimen. Great size, and tremendously athletic. Explosive first step. Good foot quickness. Showcases mobility and range as a blocker. Able to get to the second level and make cut off blocks. Flexible, bends well. Powerful punch.
Weaknesses Still raw, limited football experience. Older than ideal. Hand placement is poor. Often hits outside of the frame, and will have a tendency to get overly grabby. Will result in more penalties in the NFL. Needs to play with a wider base. Inconsistent with his footwork.
NFL Comparison Jared Gaither
Bottom Line Watson has rare athletic ability on a tremendous frame. He has an explosive first step, light feet, and a powerful punch. There are a lot of things in his game that need to be cleaned up from a technique standpoint, and he will be 25 years old in his rookie season. He can project to either tackle spot, or possibly even inside, at guard.