The Oakland Raiders defense already features Khalil Mack, the first player named First Team All-Pro at two positions – defensive end and linebacker – as he racked up 15 sacks, including a five-sack performance in a win over the eventual Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos.
First-year Raiders defensive coordinator Ken Norton, Jr., used Mack in a variety of ways last season. Mack rushed the passer from both defensive end spots with his hand in the dirt, he blitzed from both outside linebacker spots, and he dropped in coverage.
Now enter Bruce Irvin.