The Chicago Bears were once again without a first-round pick in this year’s 2020 NFL Draft following the Khalil Mack trade with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Not that any Bears fan regrets the trade.
But now that the Raiders have used both of Chicago’s first-round selections over the last two years, it’s time to discuss who won the Khalil Mack trade.
Here’s what we’re looking at:
- The Bears got Mack and a second-round pick in 2020.
- The Raiders got running back Josh Jacobs, cornerback Damon Arnette and a third-round pick in 2020.
It’s still early, but all signs are pointing that Jacobs is a great pick for the Raiders. Jacobs had an impressive rookie season, where he had 242 carries for 1,150 yards (4.8 yards per carry) and seven touchdowns. He added 20 receptions for 166 yards.
It’s certainly too early to grade the Arnette selection, but the Raiders certainly jumped the gun in taking him No. 19 overall — especially when many had him pegged as a second-rounder. Arnette is a versatile cornerback with great instincts, but he’s certainly no Jeff Okudah.
Meanwhile, the Bears acquired a generational talent with Mack, who in just two seasons has already had a significant impact on this franchise. Mack is a first-team All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler in his short stint in Chicago. He remains one of the most explosive defensive players in the NFL, and he doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon.
So, I don’t know about you, but I’d certainly say that the Bears won the Khalil Mack trade.
What say you, Bears fans? Would you rather have the duo of Jacobs and Arnette or stick with Mack?
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