It didn't take long for Dont'e Thornton to leave his mark on the Las Vegas Raiders' coaching staff. The NFL rookie has already secured his spot in the starting lineup before the Raiders take the field for their first preseason game of the year.
Raiders head coach Pete Carroll has continued to praise Thornton and his fit in the Raiders' offense, speaking to the media about it. Thornton has been a continued bright spot in the Raiders' offense and someone Carroll has been excited to see play.
"Dont'e [Thornton] continues to do stuff. He's making plays; he went deep yesterday.