Entering his fourth season in the NFL, Khalil Mack is already a bonafide superstar. He’s also continues to vocalize himself as http://www.authenticpackerssale.com/shop-by-players-70-tj-lang-jers... a leader on this team.
It is no question that Khalil Mack is the best player on this Oakland Raiders defense, even possibly the team. And not only that, but he earned the right to be called the best defensive player in the NFL in 2016, bringing the Defensive Player of the Year award back to Oakland for the first time since Lester Hayes in 1980.
Mack has built a name for himself since he joined the league in 2014, and he emerged as a budding star in his second season, becoming the first player in NFL history to be named to an All-Pro at two difference positions. Then winning the aforementioned award in his third season.
With stats alone, Mack is already in the top http://www.authenticpatriotsstore.com/shop-by-players-andre-branch-... ten of Raiders history in career sacks, with 30. Here’s the rest of the list:
With 10 sacks in the upcoming 2017 season, Mack will find himself ranked fifth in Raiders history, which is certainly doable from him based on what we’ve seen in his first three seasons. So his presence on the field goes without question, he is also setting an example for his teammates.
A player like Mack being a vocal leader can go a long way for this young roster, for young players and veterans alike. Mack is respected enough that his influence could also make some teammates second guess actions before making the wrong decision. Something Mack spoke on during a press following practice:
Mack is simply preaching what he has practiced since he joined the league in 2014. He has never been in an ounce of trouble, and his work ethic is well documented.
Though the Raiders have not had an arrest on the team since 2014, it is an encouraging sign that a player with the caliber of Khalil Mack has Nickell Robey-Coleman Youth Jersey taken the initiative to keep the team on the right course. When most of the guys probably look up to Mack’s talent and skill-set, his opinion means a lot to the locker room and the staff. He is focused on winning.