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Packers vs Raiders: 5 storylines heading into 3rd preseason game

By Brian Sampson

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 28: Jordy Nelson #87 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on September 28, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 28: Jordy Nelson #87 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on September 28, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 19: Alex Smith #11 of the Kansas City Chiefs is rushed by Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 19: Alex Smith #11 of the Kansas City Chiefs is rushed by Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

2. Time to talk about the Khalil Mack Trade?

By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of all the Khalil Mack to Green Bay trade rumors. The Packers have two first round picks in the upcoming draft (if they even need both of them to get a deal done). Some of the Las Vegas betting sites also have Green Bay as the favorite to land Mack by October.

Green Bay will have plenty of time in Oakland to work out a deal in person with the Raiders’ front office. There are also lots of connections and a long history between Packers’ general manager Brian Gutekunst and McKenzie. They will certainly have ample opportunities to work out a deal.

Trading for Mack is the type of franchise-altering move similar to acquiring Reggie White and Charles Woodson. And both of those guys were leaders to a great defense and, ultimately, a Super Bowl ring. Mack is a lot younger than when the Packers acquired each of those guys, but he has the same potential impact. Green Bay must do everything in their power to land the stud outside linebacker.

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