Last year is last year, the disappointment that it was. "Just going back through memory lane about all the games that we have played against each other and knowing what they did and not only that but just saying the type of guy he is -- because he's a hell of a guy. I just rise to the occasion and I am getting ready for this one. "I don't really see a ceiling for this group. We follow the stories and update you as they develop.NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday that teams will stencil two phrases into the backs of their end zones — "End Racism" and "It Takes All of Us" — this season.The Fire have been unable to string together good results since the season restarted.Get the latest news on how COVID-19 is impacting Chicago and Illinois. "So from here on out we're only going to focus on winning and if that comes we're going to learn and keep winning. Don't paint Mack into the Foles camp in this QB battle with Mitchell Trubisky, though. I love this game. And that's the group we were in 2018, not really knowing and not really setting any expectations—going out and having fun." "It doesn't seem like there's been any drop off.
"I don't really see a ceiling," he said.
He said ‘‘can’t wait’’ 10 times on the call. The Bears defense is no worse for wear, even without nose tackle Eddie Goldman and with a new cornerback and safety.
He says his energy and enthusiasm for the season are as high as they've ever been. "He likes to make plays and I can only think it's got something to do with bloodline. He can play and talk and communicate."
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Khalil Mack is ready to put the Chicago Bears disappointing 2019 season in the rearview. "Playing this game, you deal with all types of stuff and I'm not one to make excuses, but I am going to make sure I am out there with my brothers giving it my all every week and that's what you all saw.
The Bears had that in 2018, Mack’s first season with them.
"Playing this game, you deal with all types of stuff and I'm not one to make excuses, but I am going to make sure I am out there with my brothers giving it my all every week and that's what you all saw. But I love it, and I just can’t wait to get out there with my guys.’’ Chief among those guys is Robert Quinn, one of the most dangerous quarterback chasers of this era. 'I wasn't good enough': Bears' Khalil Mack seeking to improve on subpar 2019Jurrell Casey: Titans' 'trash' is Broncos' treasureBest of Tuesday at NFL training camps: Teams ramp up workouts, and Miles Sanders impressesBarnwell: Projecting future Hall of Famers for all 32 NFL teamsBarnwell ranks the NFL's biggest outlier contracts: What's with these massive fullback deals?Ranking the NFL's top 10 edge rushers: Execs, coaches, players make their picksWe re-drafted the NFL from scratch: Mahomes in Cincy, Rodgers in Vegas, moreJalen Hurts, Cole Kmet names to watch as Bears enter combine weekDerek Carr, Khalil Mack, Nnamdi Asomugha dot Raiders' all-decade team "Yeah, I can't really get into the whole QB competition thing but all in all man just knowing the two guys that are up for the job, whatever (coaches) decide to go with, we're going to be ready," Mack said. Quinn could be a game-changer for Mack. I just rise to the occasion, and I am getting ready for this one. Mack was elated for more than one reason when he heard Nick Foles had been acquired and recalled his first interaction with the new Bears QB was, "'Damn, man, I'm glad I don't have to play against you no more.' (Photo: Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports) It's safe to say that 2019 … The other fun thing for Mack involving a new Bears player is his brother, Ledarius, who is also an edger rusher. He’s still a weapon at age 30, as he showed with 11.5 sacks last season for the Cowboys. Mack earned $41 million in salary in 2018 and $15.5 million last year. Leading up to the 2014 NFL Draft, Mack was projected as a high first round pick in many mock drafts. "And I know it's just gonna be fun being out there with a guy that's going 110 miles per hour on the other side, and I can't wait. "That's football man, that's life," Mack said, adding the Bears learned from their losses. The other added attraction to the season could be a new quarterback, although it's yet to be determined. "He's jumping out on film, very explosive, very explosive," Mack said. Whatever we want, that's what we're going to get. "You could tell that he's talented.