Raiders Coach Jon Gruden on Khalil Mack Trade: He 'Didn't Want to Play Here'

“Obviously, Khalil Mack didn’t want to play here. That’s what’s being missed here," Gruden said.

ByJose Martinez

September 11, 2018

Khalil Mack. — PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders smiles prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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The Oakland Raiders opened their 2018 campaign just one day after a remarkable debut for Khalil Mack with his new team, the Chicago Bears.

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