And Mack — Bosa’s new teammate after he was acquired in a March trade from Chicago — was slotted in at No. 9 on ESPN’s list.
Mack has slipped eight spots over two years, which is sort of understandable given the lack of raw production. His last double-digit-sack season came in 2018. But foot surgery that cost him 10 games last year masked solid play in limited action.
“Six sacks in [seven] games is pretty good,” an NFL scouting coordinator said.
Evaluators say you can’t overstate the impact of Mack playing alongside bookend Joey Bosa, and how the two can challenge each other. The Chargers acquired Mack in an offseason trade with Chicago.
“Major toughness and physicality,” a high-ranking AFC official said. “Football guy. Toughness. Playmaking.”
Mack was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s, and said last month that his health isn’t an issue.
“It’s smooth, man. Smooth,” Mack said. “I won’t give a really detailed update, but I’ll be ready.”
And much like Chargers fans, Bosa is fired up to see the two of them in action in 2022.
“When I heard about Khalil [getting traded to us], I wasn’t sure if it was real or not, so that took a little time,” Bosa said. “It’s amazing to have a guy like that in our room.”
The Raiders also had two players on the list in Maxx Crosby (fifth) and Chandler Jones (seventh).
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at News…