The Raiders weren’t willing to pay the price to keep Khalil Mack, so he’s intent on making them pay the price for losing him.
Mack gets his first shot at his old team when the Bears face the Raiders in London on Sunday, and while he’s trying to stay cool about it, there’s definitely some added incentive going against them.
When asked if there’s a feeling of vindictiveness for him this week, his face lit up.
“Vindictiveness? I like that word,” Mack said. “You can’t play this game with too much emotion. Ultimately, I try to stay focused on the task at hand, understanding the situation.
“Absolutely there’s feelings that you suppress, but it’s also no big deal to me. I’m here. I love the Bears. We’re gonna go out and try to get this win.”
Suppress? But wouldn’t his feelings about the Raiders fuel him?
“Yeah, man. You can’t tell?” he said. “You could say I’m suppressing the emotional side, but the other side is to go out and make them pay for it.”
