Expectations for Raiders pass rusher Khalil Mack are sky high this season. Rightfully so. The second-year pro from the University of Buffalo is a rare species, a combination of tremendous power, speed and agility.
That’s no secret. Most expect a breakout year from Mack, easily the Raiders most talented player.
It was clear in the regular season opener that teams don’t want Mack to beat them. The Cincinnati Bengals brought double teams early, and late with pre-snap formation shifts. They got rid of the ball quick and kept No. 52 quiet in the early going.
“They did a lot of things schematically to throw me off,” Mack said.