As Nate Solder prepared to face Khalil Mack this week, there was one resource he was hesitant to employ. Across the locker room from him sat one of Mack’s former teammates and fellow defensive linemen with the Raiders, Giants DT Mario Edwards Jr. Surely Edwards would be able to give Solder some insight into Mack’s techniques, strengths, and, if there are any, weaknesses.
“That’s not a bad idea,” Solder said when the connection was made.
Then again, it might not be as helpful as you’d think.