The Oakland Raiders and superstar pass rusher Khalil Mack are engaged in a protracted standoff over his second contract – one that doesn’t appear likely to have a happy ending.
Or an ending anytime soon, actually.
Mack is scheduled to make a tick under $14 million this season, as he plays out the fifth-year option on his rookie deal, and is looking for an extension fitting his worth as one of the best defensive players in the entire league.
Simply put, Mack is one of the top two or three defenders in the NFL, and is looking to be compensated like a top two or three defender in the NFL.