If the Raiders want to get back to the playoffs, they are going to need some of their young defenders to step up. The offense should be fine, but there are a lot more unanswered questions about the defense.
One player that has a chance to build on a strong 2021 season is Nate Hobbs. The former Day 3 pick was the starting slot cornerback last year, but it appears his role is going to be even bigger this season. After a fantastic rookie campaign, can he make the leap in Year 2 to become a high-quality cornerback?
