BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Khalil Mack has the attention of the NFL, particularly of quarterbacks and offensive tackles. Chicago’s Field Museum should perhaps be taking notice, deciding where to put the “Khalil Mack Pavilion,” at least in the estimation of one Mack teammate.
“I consider Khalil the next evolutionary step in the human athlete,” tight end Ben Braunecker said on Friday, shaking his head. “He’s the combination of size, speed and strength that I’ve just never seen before. When he puts his hands on you and goes for it, it’s as if your whole body moves around.
“You feel the force and it’s an uphill battle at that point.