And his arrival in Las Vegas was a bit rocky at first, as he sat out much of the offseason program. But Johnson returned in time for OTAs, which massively benefited a very young Raiders secondary. During training camp, however, it has become clear that the Raiders plan on utilizing Johnson as a hybrid safety and nickel defender. But he's playing well, proving that you can teach an old dog new tricks. "#Raiders are hoping to use Taron Johnson and nickel and safety this season," McFadden noted.