Thread: Broncos sign OT Menelik Watson

Adam Schefter‏Verified account @AdamSchefter 58s59 seconds ago

Former Raiders OT Menelik Watson reached agreement with the Denver Broncos, per sources. Staying in division, defecting to rival.

Mike Klis‏Verified account @MikeKlis 21s21 seconds ago

Broncos reach 3-year deal with RT Menelik Watson. Former Raider has been in building all day touring facilities. #9sports

Depth, I presume?

Cameron Wolfe‏Verified account @CameronWolfe 1m1 minute ago

This doesn't solve #Broncos LT problem, but if he can stay healthy Watson probably will likely compete or start at RT.

Cameron Wolfe‏Verified account @CameronWolfe 3m3 minutes ago

Watson is a RT. Former 2nd round pick. Talented coming out of college, but hasn't stayed healthy. Just 17 starts in four seasons.

Andrew Mason‏Verified account @MaseDenver 36s36 seconds ago

Menelik Watson was caught in a vicious cycle in OAK w/ injuries costing him needed reps. Liked his potential in '13 draft, still like it now

Originally Posted by OrangeHoof

Depth, I presume?

If he can ever stay healthy, he can start. Looks like he's getting $6 million a year ...

Ian Rapoport‏Verified account @RapSheet 53s53 seconds ago

The #Broncos signed #Raiders OT Menelik Watson to a 3-year deal worth $18.3M, source said.

I heard Watson was in the building all day - I guess they had time to work on this graphic, because this is pretty quick:

Originally Posted by OrangeHoof

Depth, I presume?

Assuming he's past his injuries, he'd be our starting RT. Pretty good when he's healthy

At the moment he will have to be the left tackle...because we don't really have one unless they think Sambrillo has suddenly improved.

Originally Posted by Rick

At the moment he will have to be the left tackle...because we don't really have one unless they think Sambrillo has suddenly improved.

I sent John a tweet saying I'd be happy to fill the role. I haven't heard anything back from him but from what I've seen so far he might be sending a message that he likes the idea.

Originally Posted by Rick

At the moment he will have to be the left tackle...because we don't really have one unless they think Sambrillo has suddenly improved.

He played left tackle against Houston in the playoffs. Clowney had a sack and 3 pressures. Let's leave him at RT for now and hope we find something else for the left side.

Originally Posted by Davii

I sent John a tweet saying I'd be happy to fill the role. I haven't heard anything back from him but from what I've seen so far he might be sending a message that he likes the idea.

That should make Joel happy.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

He played left tackle against Houston in the playoffs. Clowney had a sack and 3 pressures. Let's leave him at RT for now and hope we find something else for the left side.

I agree. He's more naturally a RT, so why mess with him by moving him? We might still pick up a LT somewhere and there's still the draft.

This is important to note too - Stephenson is still on the team as depth, but a decision will have to be made soon as to whether he's in our plans:

Nicki Jhabvala‏Verified account @NickiJhabvala 9s9 seconds ago

Donald Stephenson's $4M salary becomes fully guaranteed Monday if he's still on the roster.

He can play LT in a pinch. But he is prob pensiled it at LT with stephenson are right until we get another T

I never thought I would see the day that a lad from Manchester would play for the Broncos! Just a shame he supports city. He was in the same bar as us last month for the Superbowl. If only I knew he'd be a Bronco then!

Patrick Smyth‏Verified account @psmyth12 53s54 seconds ago

Broncos will introduce unrestricted free agent T Menelik Watson to the media today at 3:30 pm MT.