When Khalil Mack gets in his car Thursday and drives to the Napa Valley Marriott for the Raiders’ training camp, the defensive end is packing light.
Just some clothes and maybe his guitar to help him relax at night. Rookie roommate Greg Townsend Jr. has been given the list of mandatory snacks.
Most important, Mack’s not bringing any mental baggage, none of the accolades from last season or any of the expectations or hype for both him and the team this year.
“I’m still learning, just trying to get better” Mack said, taking a break from his workout at San Francisco’s Empower Gym on Monday.