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Preston Smith Is Making His Presence Felt Again

Preston Smith

When Redskins head coach Jay Gruden says he can feel you on the field, it’s needless to say you’ve had a great game.

This held true for second-year outside linebacker Preston Smith during Friday night’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.

Whether he was forcing a hit on Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor or dropping in coverage, Smith seemed to be in complete control and very comfortable with his position.

“My role is building up from last year”, the linebacker, who led all rookies in sacks with eight during the 2015 season, claimed.