Mailbag: Will the Raiders add a veteran defensive back?

The Las Vegas Raiders wrapped up OTAs this week and will hold mandatory minicamp next Tuesday through Thursday before breaking for the summer. As touched on last week, the Raiders also got some extra salary cap space with Jimmy Garoppolo’s contract coming off the books after the June 1 deadline, so let’s dive into this week’s mailbag.

Question: For Patrick Graham’s system would the addition of a Justin Simmons be as beneficial as going for one of the vet corners?

Answer: I would still say going after a veteran outside corner would be more beneficial since the Raiders are so young and have a lot of question marks out there. Also, while Graham primarily uses nickel personnel, Nate Hobbs being a…