During a red-zone drill, starting quarterback Geno Smith found rookie wideout Dont'e Thornton Jr. for a touchdown. Thornton Jr. has been among the biggest surprise performers at training camp. Considered a raw route runner coming out of Tennessee, Raiders digital reporter Levi Edwards noted that his route tree has been expanding.

Our latest Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast offers more observations from today's practice and Saturday’s scrimmage.

Geno Smith is leading dominant Raiders offense during training camp. Reports have been flowing in from camp about Smith's connections with Jakobi Meyers and Brock Bowers, but that

Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith is getting a bigger opportunity at training camp after Lonnie Johnson's injury.

Though the Raiders could be tempted to move Adams back to safety following Johnson's injury, it would be a bad idea. Firstly, Adams is thriving at linebacker, and defensive coordinator Patrick Graham has been pleased with his acclimation. Secondly, the aging defender no longer possesses the athleticism required to play a coverage role at safety.