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Oakland Raiders OL Menelik Watson has new mindset in third season

A second round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, offensive lineman Menelik Watson hasn’t quite reached the expectations that the Oakland Raiders had for the former Florida State Seminoles prospect in his first two pro seasons. Injury and production issues plaguing the Manchester, England-born as Watson hasn’t been able to become a consistent starter yet as he reaches the halfway point of his rookie contract with the Raiders.

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Now in his third training camp fully healthy, Watson has a new offensive line coach as Tony Sparano has exited and Mike Tice has entered as part of Jack Del Rio’s new coaching staff.