NFL Team Predictions: The Oakland Raiders

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August 30, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the second quarter in a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at O.co Coliseum. The Cardinals defeated the Raiders 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Defensive MVP:  Khalil Mack

Was this really even a question?  The future of the Raiders defense is Khalil Mack.  The young edge rusher showed glimpses of how dominant he can be this preseason and it’s only going to get better as gains confidence and experience inside that new Del Rio system.  Expect him to be everywhere on the field too, not just rushing the passer.  One of the calling cards of his time in college was the ability to rush and drop into coverage with equal success.

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