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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders sacks Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos in their game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 6, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Do elite pass rushers bring more wins?

Erik Lambert
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Chicago Bears continue to send a great message to players

Oakland Raiders: Why Jon Gruden likely signed off on Mack trade

Oakland Raiders defense will learn harsh lesson without Khalil Mack

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 17: Davis Webb #5 of the New York Giants throws a first half pass behind Devon Kennard #42 of the Detroit Lions during a pre season game at Ford Field on August 17, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Paxton Lynch and Davis Webb again prove size is overrated

Erik Lambert
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 01: Jared Allen #69 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates his sack Josh McCown #15 of the Chicago Bears to set a franchise record of 22 sacks for the season at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on January 01, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher /Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: What History Says About Adding Elite Pass Rushers

Erik Lambert
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 30: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints talks with Teddy Bridgewater during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Ranking the 5 best NFL trades of the 2018 offseason

Erik Lambert
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 18: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders coaches from the sideline during the first half of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Oakland Raiders a cautionary tale of giving all power to coaches

Erik Lambert
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 18: Cre'von LeBlanc

Chicago Bears Roster Cuts: Who Were the Big Surprises?

Erik Lambert
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LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 17: Head Coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins stands on the sidelines in the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field on December 17, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Redskins Reality Check Reveals Lack of Depth on Roster

Craig Stofko
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 18: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders coaches from the sideline during the first half of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Oakland Raiders: Jon Gruden’s priorities are out of whack

Sayre Bedinger
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 19: A'Shawn Robinson #91 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after defeating the Chicago Bears 27-24 at Soldier Field on November 19, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

NFL trade machine: A’Shawn Robinson to a 3-4 team

Erik Lambert
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CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 02: Deiondre' Hall #32 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after intercepting a pass during the fourth quarter of a game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 2, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears roster bubble: Who’s in and who’s out?

Erik Lambert
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 01: Iowa offensive lineman James Daniels speaks to the media during NFL Combine press conferences at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Numbers say James Daniels has dominated preseason

Erik Lambert
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DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Paxton Lynch

NFL Trade Rumors: Former high picks who could be available

Erik Lambert
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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 04: Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after a fumble recovery against the Buffalo Bills during their NFL game at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on December 4, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Khalil Mack trade possibilities that make the most sense

Erik Lambert
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 10: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the New York Jets calls out the play in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons during a preseason game at MetLife Stadium on August 10, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New York Jets deserve gold star for Teddy Bridgewater trade

Erik Lambert
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 25: Head coach Matt Nagy of the Chicago Bears encourages his players during a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Soldier Field on August 25, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears with the most to gain in preseason finale

Erik Lambert
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SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Trent Green #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass against the San Diego Chargers on November 30, 2003 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chiefs won 28-24. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

The Worst Cuts All 32 NFL Teams Have Ever Made

Erik Lambert
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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 17: Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders sacks Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 17, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

NFL trade rumors: Khalil Mack, Shane Ray, Earl Thomas ideas

Sayre Bedinger
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 24: The pass is intended for Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter against Marcus Cooper #31 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on September 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears Stock Report: Cut Deadline Draws Near

Erik Lambert
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders sacks Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos in their game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 6, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland Raiders starting to lean towards a Khalil Mack decision

Erik Lambert
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 10: Chris Warren #34 of the Oakland Raiders carries the ball against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on August 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

NFL Preseason: The Best Undrafted Players of 2018

Erik Lambert
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 25: Head coach Matt Nagy of the Chicago Bears (L) talks with head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs before a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 25, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Matt Nagy showed a key specialty vs. Chiefs

Erik Lambert
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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 10: Daryl Worley #26 of the Carolina Panthers tackles Laquon Treadwell #11 of the Minnesota Vikings during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

2018 NFL Preseason: 5 Minor Trade Possibilities Before Final Cuts

Erik Lambert
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CARSON, CA - AUGUST 18: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts as a touchdown is called back after a Seahawk penalty during the first quarter of a presseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on August 18, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Seattle Seahawks: Russell Wilson predicted to win MVP

Erik Lambert
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DENVER, CO - AUGUST 18: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears passes against the Denver Broncos in the first half during an NFL preseason game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Roster locks, bubble and who’s in trouble

Erik Lambert
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LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 24: Defensive end Jonathan Allen #95 of the Washington Redskins during the the national anthem before the game against the Oakland Raiders at FedExField on September 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Redskins: Pieces fitting together in peculiar way

Craig Stofko
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