Menelik Watson (T)
The Broncos definitely needed to obtain an offensive tackle, so they gave Menelik Watson a three-year contract worth a little over $18 million. Selected in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft, by the Oakland Raiders, Watson has struggled to consistently stay on the field.
Watson started three games in his rookie season, nine in his second season, missed the entire 2015 season with a torn Achilles, and started just five games last year. When healthy, the 28-year-old Watson could be a very capable starter. The Raiders offensive line has been one of the league’s best over the past few seasons. The problem is that he has rarely been healthy.
Watson has the potential to be an upgrade to the Denver offensive line, if he can stay healthy. That’s a pretty big “if”.
Grade: C
