CSN Bay Area · Oct 2, 2015
Versatility allows Raiders defense to try 'multiple looks'
CHICAGO – Raiders edge rusher Khalil Mack does most everything well. He’s excellent against the run, bullish against pass protectors and surprisingly agile in coverage.
The Raiders prefer he attack with regularity and cause havoc in the backfield, but they don’t care where he starts the play. He was a prototypical defensive end most of the first two games. During Sunday’s victory over the Cleveland Browns, Mack played mostly standing up wide off the edge opposite Aldon Smith.
The switch worked wonders, for a week at least. Mack had two sacks, two other quarterback hits and three pressures. He had a forced fumble and was in Cleveland’s backfield regularly in the 27-20 win.
