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Robert Zeglinski: I’m on the record saying the Bears made a significant mistake letting Khalil Mack go. The perennial All-Pro edge player might not have been entirely healthy over his last couple of years in Chicago, but I think he’s primed for a resurgence in that oh-so-glorious Chargers powder blue.
Mack is one of the best modern defenders we’ve ever seen when healthy, at full-tilt. And that’s not just in harassing quarterbacks — no one (no one) takes care of the defensive edge in the running game like Mack. The Chargers were 30th in rushing yards allowed last year, gashed regularly by teams up and down the field. That’s … not going to happen with a motivated Mack in tow.
love it K Mack‼️ ⚡️⚡️ pic.twitter.com/ByuK1CIvUO
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) July 27, 2022
At 31, on a new and loaded squad, we’re about to see the bright second act of a future Hall of Famer.
As for Jackson, yes, I’m cheating a bit by including two players. But his playmaking addition at cornerback (25 picks since 2018) to a star-studded defense (Mack, Joey Bosa, Derwin James) — should be a boon to defensive coordinator Renaldo Hill’s scheme. They’re all connected together. I can’t fathom having to complete a pass against Jackson with James roaming over the top and Mack and Bosa collapsing the pocket.
Getting Justin Herbert more opportunities is what really should be considered cheating:
Interception totals since 2020
JC Jackson 17
All Chargers DBs combined 17 pic.twitter.com/wUODGXbk0B— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) March 14, 2022
