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Can Preston Smith Bounce Back in 2021?

The Green Bay Packers defense needs an effective pass rush if they hope to be contenders again in 2021.

In 2019, Green Bay had one of the top pass rushing units in the league. Both Za’Darius Smith and Preston Smith had double-digit sack campaigns and the Packers were among the league leaders in pressures and quarterback hits.

But in 2020, the pass rush fell off a bit. Za’Darius Smith was good but not quite as dominant as he was the previous season while Preston Smith’s statistics fell off considerably. The former Mississippi State star recorded only four sacks in 2020 after career-high 12 the previous season.