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Khalil Mack senses career slipping away, says Bears ‘gotta win now’

BOURBONNAIS — Khalil Mack got a rest Tuesday morning, but the Bears’ offense needed a break from him more than he needed the day off. He’s been wrecking everything he touches during training camp.

Mack isn’t naturally inclined to sit out. If anything, his mind works the opposite way.

At 28 and starting his sixth season, he’s been thinking back to what veteran ex-teammates Charles Woodson and Justin Tuck used to tell him about how quickly their careers slipped away and how precious the chances are to do something meaningful.

“You’re running out of time, man,” Mack said.