Cornerback a position of strength?

[El Guapo]

Cornerback was certainly a position of weakness after 2024. It wasn't able to be addressed through the draft. Gutekunst tried to address it by adding Nate Hobbs in FA. However, Carington Valentine and Kamal Hadden are emerging as legit NFL corners. I know, there is barely any tape on Hadden yet but the initial returns look promising. He was impressive against the Vikings, who sport some of the best WRs in the league (although one of the worst QBs). If you didn't see this highlight, watch how he doesn't back down from the indignity of getting held by Justin Jefferson: https://x.com/DaireCarragher/status/1992992885172752613

We've got a long way to go, but I'm starting to feel more confident (not confident, but more confident) in having Valentine and Hadden as your starting outside CBs, with Nixon in the nickel and Hobbs on the slot. There is upside on the horizon.

 

[milani]

Cornerback was certainly a position of weakness after 2024. It wasn't able to be addressed through the draft. Gutekunst tried to address it by adding Nate Hobbs in FA. However, Carington Valentine and Kamal Hadden are emerging as legit NFL corners. I know, there is barely any tape on Hadden yet but the initial returns look promising. He was impressive against the Vikings, who sport some of the best WRs in the league (although one of the worst QBs). If you didn't see this highlight, watch how he doesn't back down from the indignity of getting held by Justin Jefferson: https://x.com/DaireCarragher/status/1992992885172752613

We've got a long way to go, but I'm starting to feel more confident (not confident, but more confident) in having Valentine and Hadden as your starting outside CBs, with Nixon in the nickel and Hobbs on the slot. There is upside on the horizon.

If only Hobbs had been what we thought he would be.

 

[El Guapo]

If only Hobbs had been what we thought he would be.

I'll give anybody a second chance when injuries seem to be the root cause. Of course the problem is that he came in with an injury history.

 

[GreenBaySlacker]

A great 4 man rush has helped.
LBs playing well too.