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Nate Hobbs covering the slot vs. Nate Hobbs covering out wide

One question that will get sorted out during the Las Vegas Raiders training camp is how the Raiders plan to use cornerback Nate Hobbs.

As a rookie, Hobbs shined covering the slot in the nickel role under defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. However, with the Raiders overhauling their coaching staff before last season, including bringing in a new play-caller on defense in Patrick Graham, the majority of the 2021 fifth-round pick’s reps came on the outside as a wide corner last year.

He also notably struggled in that role a year ago, leading to questions on how Graham and Las Vegas’ coaching staff will opt to use him in 2023.