Looking to improve his pass rushing numbers, Preston Smith knew early on that he was going to have a big day. He did just that in Washington's 20-point win over the Bears.
As an outside linebacker in the Redskins’ 3-4 defensive scheme, Preston Smith’s most important job is to rush the passer. In his outstanding rookie season, Smith totaled eight sacks while forcing three fumbles. He was among Washington’s most pleasant surprises.
However, in his sophomore NFL season, Smith’s sack totals have gone down. He had just 3.5 sacks entering Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bears, but at Soldier Field in a must-win game for the Redskins, Smith showed the potential for how good he can be.