Rookie Menelik Watson will likely start at left tackle when the Oakland Raiders open their season next week in Indianapolis despite making his debut at the position in the exhibition finale. Coach Dennis Allen said Friday that he anticipates Watson will have the important role of the blindside protector for the quarterback. Allen said he wouldn't discuss roster moves a day before the deadline to get down to 53 players or position battles other than left tackle where Watson will likely start in somewhat or a surprise. Watson is a former basketball player and boxer from England who first played football two years ago in junior college. He went from there to play one season at Florida State before being drafted in the second round by Oakland in April. Source: Associated Press
