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Green Bay Packers: 5 most disappointing players at halfway mark

By Brian Sampson

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 20: Tyrell Crosby #65 of the Detroit Lions blocks against Preston Smith #91 of the Green Bay Packers in the third quarter at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 20: Tyrell Crosby #65 of the Detroit Lions blocks against Preston Smith #91 of the Green Bay Packers in the third quarter at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 19: Preston Smith #91 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to their game against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship game at Levi’s Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

1. Preston Smith

Preston Smith received a big contract from Green Bay via 2019 free agency. And after living up to the hype during his first season with the Packers, he’s pulled a disappearing act in Year 2.

His PFF grade of 55.8 ranks 84th out of 113 edge defenders and is by far the lowest of his career. He’s been average against the run, but has been abysmal as a pass-rusher. He’s only racked up one sack, six hurries and ten total pressures. Compare that to his 2019 totals of 12 sacks, 23 hurries and 55 total pressures. Yuck.

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As a whole, the Packer’s pass rush has been a liability this season. They far too often fail to put any pressure on the quarterback, allowing him to sit back and pick apart the secondary. Smith is the main culprit and he needs to find a way to tap back into his 2019 ways.

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