There’s no question that September 1 was one of the most heartbreaking days in Raider history. Losing Khalil Mack leaves a hole on the Raiders defense that cannot be filled, and a hole in the hearts of every Raider fan that will take time to heal.
When something like this happens, many of us will have an immediate and visceral reaction. We’ll curse the front office that let this happen and lose faith in the team itself. As fans that is our right. But we should also take time to look at the facts of the situation and judge it from an objective standpoint.