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Oakland Raiders: 8 Lessons From The 53-man Roster and Depth Chart

By Pete D. Camarillo

Aug 12, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oakland Raiders tackle Menelik Watson (71) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oakland Raiders tackle Menelik Watson (71) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 12, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oakland Raiders tackle Menelik Watson (71) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oakland Raiders tackle Menelik Watson (71) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Menelik Watson is ready

Last preseason, Watson suffered an achilles’ injury after finally looking like a starting right tackle.

Austin Howard took his spot and played decent. Now, Watson earned his spot. The coaching staff had Watson rolling with the first-team throughout the preseason, despite maintaining that the position was still open.

Now, Watson is the starter headed into week one. Howard should still battle for time, but he should be used as a swing guard and tackle for depth.

Other than that, the offensive line was already set in stone.

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