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In the first of what promises to be a slew of changes, Michael Huff is converting from free safety to cornerback next season. Huff played cornerback at times during a stellar collegiate career at the University of Texas. He has played it sparingly for the Raiders during his six-year career, mostly in the nickel package. However, without a proven option opposite seven-year veteran Stanford Routt, coach Hue Jackson has decided to move Huff in an attempt to shore up a weakness.

Source: Oakland Tribune
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