The newest member of the Raiders linebacking corps is Curtis Lofton. The veteran middle linebacker was signed as a free agent after being released by the Saints. This week he hit the practice field for the first time for his new team, but has been observing his linebacker teammates the past month. Over that time, he has formed a very high opinion of second year linebacker Khalil Mack.
"Monster," Lofton said emphatically. "I mean, he's young, he's got so much more. I'm really impressed with him. He comes in every day to work.