The sports world reacts to the Khalil Mack trade

In case you missed it because you were, you know, still asleep: the Bears have reportedly put a deal in place to trade for Oakland Raiders all-universe linebacker Khalil Mack.

First, there was The Tweet:

Sources to ESPN: Raiders and Bears have an agreement in place to trade Khalil Mack to Chicago. Still working through it, but Raiders now planning to send Mack to Chicago.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 1, 2018

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Then Ian Rappaport added about ten thousand pounds of lighter fluid to the flame:

By the end of the day:

— The #Bears will have Khalil Mack, who will be the highest-paid defensive player in football.
— The #Raiders will have 2 first-round picks and more, plus $23M more per year to play with that would’ve gone to Mack.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 1, 2018

The #Bears have permission to negotiate a deal with star Khalil Mack, and that has been ongoing since last night. They are the one team willing to go where the #Raiders needed them to go. This is happening.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 1, 2018

Then Twitter took over:

Using #Rams deal for Aaron Donald as loose gauge for what Khalil Mack will be seeking: Donald $135M, 6-yr extension. $40M signing bonus. $50M fully guaranteed at signing. $86.9 in total guarantees. Donald makes $50 in first 2 years, $67M in first 3 years & $86.9M in first 4 years
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) September 1, 2018

The Bears defensive core now includes:
* Khalil Mack
* Roquan Smith
* Akiem Hicks
* Leonard Floyd
* Kyle Fuller
* Adrian Amos
* Eddie Jackson
* Danny Trevathan
That works.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 1, 2018

For the Bears, acquiring Khalil Mack is viable in part because of having a starting QB on a rookie contract. That allows for aggressive roster building, as we’ve also seen from the Eagles and Rams with Wentz and Goff on their current deals.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 1, 2018

If anyone tells you the #Bears gave up too much for Khalil Mack, just remember this: The Saints gave up two first rounders for Marcus Davenport.
— Aaron Leming (@AaronLemingNFL) September 1, 2018

What are the Bears getting in Khalil Mack? One ex-Raiders coach, when I told him they were moving him: "He’s a relentless worker, great young man - A-plus as a person and player. He’s the kind of guy you want in your building."
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) September 1, 2018

Fun fact: The Bears haven’t sent a defensive player to the Pro Bowl since Tim Jennings in 2013.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) September 1, 2018

The Bears are the only team in NFL history to record eight of fewer interceptions in three consecutive years (2015-2017). Want a ripple effect of Khalil Mack joining? Bet that streak ends this year.
— JJ Stankevitz (@JJStankevitz) September 1, 2018

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— Taylor Gabriel (@TGdadon1) September 1, 2018

Wisconsin man finds out about Khalil Mack trade: pic.twitter.com/TvKh7eh4Zt
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) September 1, 2018

They’re wasting no time celebrating the Khalil Mack trade in my neighborhood pic.twitter.com/aoZdVSSsBS
— Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) September 1, 2018

Mac(k) Day. pic.twitter.com/AisBxhN6PT
— DaBearsBlog (@dabearsblog) September 1, 2018

With Khalil Mack at his disposal, here's a live look at #Bears DC Vic Fangio pic.twitter.com/0rgyOXYu3n
— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) September 1, 2018

Just spotted: Packers fan cycling in northern Wisconsin @wasram @FulphilO @BearsGrl80 pic.twitter.com/k2ebjOLlXD
— Julius (@LittleMoose2) September 1, 2018

There were also Very Sad Raiders Tweets: