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Steve Rosenbloom: Khalil Mack turns Bears into a playoff team

The Bears just got a "best player."

Oh, they might've had one before, but it would be by default because even bad teams have a best player by process of elimination.

But this is different. Once this becomes official, the Bears will have acquired a "best player" at a position that matters - outside linebacker, which is code for pass rusher in a base 3-4

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