Menelik Watson and Sio Moore

[Sonic Raider]

Your thoughts on both these Day 2 Draft picks

[NickButera]

It's interesting to me that both Scout's Inc on ESPN call both of these guys good depth for what we need. While our team desperately needs depth, it's one of our most glaring weaknesses, we equally as much need playmakers, impact players. I honestly think Watson has a chance win the RT job from Barnes by end of preseason, filling a need right away. But our LB corps is so deep now I'm not sure Moore is going to be an impact starter right away, mostly because he'll be splitting time so much between everyone else. But I could be wrong, we'll have to see what he brings in preseason.
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[raidr4life]

Check out there bio's on our players.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings

Moore and Hayden have little to no weaknesses and Watson is being mentioned in the same breath as Fisher, Joekal, and Johnson
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[OakRaiders3828]

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[big_palooka]

Grades for day 2:

Menelik Watson - B-

Hard to argue with a RT which has been a sore spot in Oakland for years. Graded as a B- because he is a little raw. Could be a hero or zero pick. With the right coaching, he could be a stud and Sparano is the right guy.

Sio Moore - A

My favorite player in the draft. Is he a home run type player, no. But he puts the Raiders on base. A player who does everything well and can get pressure on the QB. Brings leadership to the locker room. Going to be a solid rotational player who can play some DE on pass downs and a ST ace early.
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[TiberiusRising]

I actually had Watson ranked behind Pugh and in front of Long however never put him on a mock just because I didnt think Reggie would pick him. He has had dominate games and played really well in his bowl game. I remember saying wow the whole the whole game. I honestly think he can beat out Barnes. Worst case much better backup than Willie Smith. Probably could play some OG as well if we needed him to.

Sio Moore is a beast. you guys will love him. Like Lavontae David but more explosive. Much better pass rusher but can still cover and play the run. Watching him and Houston on the field at the same time is going to be fun to watch.

[dawsonleery]

Great night.

Watson could win the RT job, if not I wouldn't be surprised to see him locking up one of the guard positions his rookie season.

Moore is an animal, he's been one of my favorite players for months, Allen will use him all over the field and he'll be rushing the passer on 3rd down. Great pick.

[BlackPrestige92]

I won't say Watson is Bruce Campbell 2.0 but I'll say he's DHB 2.0. Very very raw.
Sure he has potential but he's as raw as they come.
inb4: It's a metaphor ya goof(s)! What DHB was as a WR, Watson is to OT's is what I did there.

Sio Moore has a lot to prove in my eyes. Everybody here loves him, he is supposedly a leader and he's "pissed" and will come in & be outworked by nobody.
Let's see. Because I don't buy into this guy at all atm.
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[DarthDavis]

At the minimum this year I think Watson could be a plus guard for us. His ability to absorb impact and displace the defender is on par with the better offensive linemen in this draft. I think Watson should be starting early at RT or OG. He will make people forget Larry Warford at the guard position but I really hope he wins the RT. Watson was rated a first round pick by CBS, ESPN and NFL.com. There aren't many late 1st to 2nd round players that that can be said of. Not that their rankings mean everything but it does say something i.e. this was the BPA. Love the boxing and basketball background.

Grade: A

BPA and fits a huge need as we move to the Power Blocking Scheme, the whole "raw" thing needs to go. Watson is as athletic and gifted as they come at the OT. You say raw, I say natural.






Sio Moore I didn't look at prior to the draft. I like what I see, it hasn't blown me away. But the reviews from the Senior Bowl and his combine are off the charts, I especially like the way he carries himself in interviews, he speaks in a way that can't be coached. I believe in Sio Moore. Speed, strength, athleticism, and the will to win. In the next year I could see him maybe not starting at OLB but being one of our better 3rd down pass rushers for sure. He reminds me of a poor man's Bruce Irvin, but with his work ethic and leadership using the word "poor man" is inaccurate.


Grade: B

Not sure if he was the BPA, but prior to the draft I was pretty sure he was going to be 2nd rounder from the brief things I had heard of him. He is going to be a major plus to our team down the road.
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[kmonahan07]

McKenzie loves Greg Otten, he should be coming off the board tomorrow, I. Prefer okafor, but we love otten

[RaiderX]

Watson ran a pretty bad 40 time so calling him Campbell is off.

He does however have quick feet and I think Sparano will help him a lot.
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