CHICAGO -- Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack is universally regarded as one of the NFL's top pass-rushers.
But on Sunday, Mack spent a good portion of Chicago’s 38-31 loss to the New England Patriots not attacking quarterback Tom Brady off the edge, but rather dropping back into pass coverage.
There are likely many reasons why the Bears used Mack that way; one explanation is probably that New England’s quick-hitting style of offense often neutralizes an opponent’s pass rush. Mack is also the kind of rare athlete capable of not only getting after the quarterback, but also guarding in open space.