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Raiders: 3 areas that could end up being their downfall in 2022

By Brad Weiss

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears rushes as Alex Leatherwood #70 of the Las Vegas Raiders guards during the first half at Allegiant Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 10: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears rushes as Alex Leatherwood #70 of the Las Vegas Raiders guards during the first half at Allegiant Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 17: Cornerback Trayvon Mullen Jr. #27 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on December 17, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chargers defeated the Raiders in overtime 30-27. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Raiders: 3 areas that could end up being their downfall in 2022

Secondary

During the 2021 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders added two outstanding defensive backs, one on Day 2, and one on Day 3. In the second round, Las Vegas traded up for Tre’Von Moehrig, a standout safety who was actually better than advertised as a rookie and helped bolster the position group.

At cornerback, Nate Hobbs was brought in as a depth corner, but it was clear from the start that he was a starter. In fact, he ended up being one of the better defensive rookies in the NFL and should be the team’s slot cornerback for the foreseeable future.

Despite that influx of talent, and the Raiders adding cornerback Rock Ya-Sin this offseason, questions still remain about the defensive backfield. Will Johnathan Abram take a step forward in 2022? Will Trayvon Mullen finally become the CB1 this team has been looking for? All of these questions must be answered.

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