Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Khalil Mack ranked one spot higher than the Broncos’ own Von Miller on Pro Football Focus’ 4-3 outside linebacker rankings last year, but mainly because of his stellar run defense. While Miller had a much higher grade in his pass rush (and rightfully so) Mack had one of the highest run defense grades in the entire NFL.
So, apparently, that leads Jack Del Rio to some salty comments like this one.
“I think Khalil is way more physical than Von,” said Del Rio. “Von got up to somewhere around 250 pounds when I had him but he’s naturally closer to 240.