CB Nate Hobbs Signed In FA 2025

[tynimiller]

We signed a CB (will share thoughts when by computer) just got the text. 4 Years / $48M

Hobbs has had some up and down years for the Raiders for sure. Missed some games this last year due to injury.

His rookie year he looked other worldy good...has come down to reality and done well otherwise though too. NOT a CB1, but a starter level guy.

 

[Schultz]

Looks like 12 mill per year for 4 years.

 

[tynimiller]

Only $16M guaranteed, this contract is very light, especially after you get through two seasons I bet structure wise.

 

[Sanguine camper]

Hobbs is good in the slot. He has unbelievable quickness and burst. If he starts there, what happens to Bullard? I don't see him supplanting Xavier or Williams. Maybe Hafley thinks Hobbs is still a legitimate outside corner because It's way too early to relegate Bullard to a depth piece.

 

[DoURant]

Not a huge name CB signing, but only 16M guaranteed out of $48 is a pretty good job on Ball's part. PFF is fairly close to how Stokes graded out. He had 1 Int, and 3 PBU'S.... which is still 1 Int, and 3 PBU'S more than Stokes had last year. Only 25, and at 6ft 195 and had a RAS of 9.62, so he fits what they look for.

 

[El Guapo]

A good summary of the guy here: https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/news/nate-hobbs-green-bay-packers-free-agency

- I like that he is younger, at 26 years old
- I like that they call him a "key defender" for the Raiders
- I like that they say he is a locker room leader
- I like that they say his completion-against percentage has dropped each season
- I like that they say while he is a good slot corner, he can also play outside

- I don't like that they say he is often injured - missing 16 games over the last three seasons (avg of 5.3 per season)
- It feels like we replaced oft-injury Jaire Alexander with another oft-injured player that wasn't as elite as Jaire

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

It feels like we replaced oft-injury Jaire Alexander with another oft-injured player that wasn't as elite as Jaire

But at a lot lower price. Seems like CB's are getting nicked up a lot around the league. Would like to know the stats on that.

Was interesting to see where he lined up in 2024 and prior.

In 2024, according to Pro Football Focus, Hobbs played 304 snaps in the slot, 104 at corner and 116 in the box. In 2023, he played 504 snaps in the slot, 111 at corner and 140 in the box. In 2021, he played 748 snaps in the slot, 26 at corner and 97 in the box. However, in 2022, he played 500 snaps at corner and 106 in the slot.

 

[Sanguine camper]

A good summary of the guy here: https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/news/nate-hobbs-green-bay-packers-free-agency

- I like that he is younger, at 26 years old
- I like that they call him a "key defender" for the Raiders
- I like that they say he is a locker room leader
- I like that they say his completion-against percentage has dropped each season
- I like that they say while he is a good slot corner, he can also play outside

- I don't like that they say he is often injured - missing 16 games over the last three seasons (avg of 5.3 per season)
- It feels like we replaced oft-injury Jaire Alexander with another oft-injured player that wasn't as elite as Jaire

It would be great if Jaire was only out 5.3 games per season. That's about how many he plays.

 

[El Guapo]

It would be great if Jaire was only out 5.3 games per season. That's about how many he plays.

Agreed. When he's playing he is a game changer.

 

[lambeaulambo]

Can we find a cb that isnt out more?

 

[Sunshinepacker]

But at a lot lower price. Seems like CB's are getting nicked up a lot around the league. Would like to know the stats on that.

Was interesting to see where he lined up in 2024 and prior.

In 2024, according to Pro Football Focus, Hobbs played 304 snaps in the slot, 104 at corner and 116 in the box. In 2023, he played 504 snaps in the slot, 111 at corner and 140 in the box. In 2021, he played 748 snaps in the slot, 26 at corner and 97 in the box. However, in 2022, he played 500 snaps at corner and 106 in the slot.

You don’t get any points on the field for cost efficiency. Not a huge signing salary wise, but i am concerned that he has most often played at Bullard’s best position.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

You don’t get any points on the field for cost efficiency. Not a huge signing salary wise, but i am concerned that he has most often played at Bullard’s best position.

I think Gute and the Packers prefer versatile players and Hobbs fits that mold. Always nice to be able to juggle players into different positions, as injuries set in.