KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dan Williams had options in free agency. The monstrous nose tackle considered several factors when choosing the Raiders, but edge rusher Khalil Mack was an attraction.
Mack was already known as a game-changer, though he certainly wasn’t the force he’s now become. He had just four sacks as a rookie, but the second-year pro leads the league with 15 heading into Sunday’s season finale at Kansas City. Williams saw this jump coming a long time ago.
“He’s part of the reason I came here,” Williams said. “I told Mack, ‘I’m expecting 20 sacks each year.