Green Bay Packers defensive end Preston Smith is excited to “get after the quarterback a whole lot more” under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. But first, let’s address one fallacy.
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Like everyone else, Preston Smith likes the scheme and direction taken by new Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley.
In one of the more embarrassing moments of last season, Davante Adams roasted Smith at the line of scrimmage for a 21-yard gain to set up the decisive touchdown in the Raiders’ 17-13 win in Week 5. It wasn’t as embarrassing for Smith as it was for Barry, who was questioned about a call that asked a 270-pound pass rusher to cover one of the NFL’s all-time great receivers.According to Pro Football Focus, Smith dropped into coverage 41 times last season. That was 31st among NFL edge defenders.
- The Los Angeles Chargers’ Khalil Mack, an eight-time Pro Bowler who was fourth with 17 sacks and ranks sixth among active players with 101.5 sacks. Mack played 12 more coverage snaps than Smith. - The Carolina Panthers’ Brian Burns, a two-time Pro Bowler with 46 sacks in five seasons, including eight last year. Burns played 28 more coverage snaps than Smith.- Under Barry, Smith played 41 coverage snaps in 2023, 41 in 2022 and 40 in 2021.
- Taking Year 1 out of the equation, the lowest coverage numbers of Smith’s career all came under Barry.“I was already impressed with Jeff Hafley, because I called a friend when he first signed who knew him very well, and that’s Richard Sherman,” Smith said. “He spoke highly of him. Sherm’s a good friend of mine. If one of my friends loves you, I love you. I was always impressed with Jeff Hafley and his system and what they were telling me about it before we went to camp.
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