Crosby: Hobbs is 'Scary Good' When at His Best

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs was unable to have a a big follow-up year to his rookie campaign due to injury.

Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby isn't one of the young guys in the room anymore.

As the 25-year-old defensive end approaches Year 5 in the league, he is beginning to take on more of a mentor role for rookies and those players still looking to develop with the Silver and Black.

This offseason, he's made a point to take young cornerback Nate Hobbs under his wing.

"[N]ate's obviously a great friend of mine," Crosby told the media ahead of the Raiders' training camp practice on Wednesday. "He's an awesome dude. He's relentless, he works hard. He's young. He's got a lot of room for improvement. He knows that. But like I said, I don't put a limit on anybody; I think Nate can be a great player. There's no doubt in my mind. I've seen him at his best, and he's scary, scary good. So, yeah, for me, with him, all I care about is consistency. I want him to be the same guy every single day, show up, and keep getting better. He's had some little obstacles, injuries, little things like that, but he's been working hard. 

"So, I wish nothing but the best for him. I want him to be his best. I know he wants to be the best. But on a daily basis, it's just about being consistent, and as a young guy, that's the hardest thing to do. So, for me, I just try to -- like even bringing him to a fight. I take him to a fight, we're talking, talking ball, talking life. And just trying to make him realize how much potential and how great he can be. That's how I try to instill in him. And he's always competing."

Hobbs had a strong rookie campaign in 2021-22, registering 74 combined tackles, three for losses, three passes defensed, an interception, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a sack.

Last season, he would miss six straight games after suffering a broken hand in Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Silver and Black open the preseason by hosting the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Aug. 13, at 4 p.m. EDT/1 p.m. PDT.

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