Manase Tonga to sign as FA with Oakland

[hawkwing]

http://deepshadesofblue.com/tonga-talks ... ders-camp/

Things are looking good for Manase. Here's hoping that the Raiders become the next bay-area LDS fan's team of choice. With three former Cougars hoping to make the roster, they could rival all other NFL teams. The Ravens have a bunch of LDS players (Beck, Pitta, Kruger, Ngata, Heap) but only two former Cougars (Beck, Pitta). The Panthers could have two with Fransisco and George. I can't really think of any other teams with more than a couple LDS players or more than one former Cougar.

Francisco is with the Panthers now? What happened to Indy?

[tmoney35]

Has Watkins played any minutes in Oakland? I seem remember reading that he was on the practice squad his first year and I basically forgot about him after that. Anyone know what his situation in Oakland is?

[Wickchad]

Has Watkins played any minutes in Oakland? I seem remember reading that he was on the practice squad his first year and I basically forgot about him after that. Anyone know what his situation in Oakland is?

I remember seeing him a lot in the preseason at WR and on kickoff coverage last season. He's probably still stuck in the same situation if he hasn't been cut this year. I think the rule is you can only be practice squad for 3 years.